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Check in system problem causes major flight delays at CJIA

A number of flights were delayed in their departure from Guyana’s Cheddi Jagan Airport and the airline companies are hoping that the internet connectivity issue affecting their check in systems could be solved soon. A senior airline official complained to News Source on Monday that at least 4 international airlines were forced to delay their […]

Gov’t pushes message of social cohesion as Guyana observes Emancipation Day

President David Granger and First Lady Sandra Granger have joined Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo and the Coalition Government in extending emancipation greetings to all Guyanese. The government wished a happy, peaceful and safe celebration of this most significant occasion in the nation’s history and implored all Guyanese to inculcate in their own lives the lessons […]

PPP extends Emancipation greetings and boasts of being the only genuine multi-racial party

The opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has extended emancipation greeting to all Afro-Guyanese­ citizens on the occasion of E­mancipation Day. Guyana and several other Caribbean countries are observing 178 years since the abolition of slavery today, August 1st. In a statement, the PPP said it is a fitting ­moment to reflect on ­the sacrifices made […]

Digicel continues support of ACDA Emancipation Festival

Digicel Guyana continues with its support of the Emancipation Celebrations organised by the African Cultural Development Assocaition. The company recently handed over financial support to ACDA to aid in the Freedom Day celebrations. At the simple hand over at the Digicel’s head office in Kingston, Events and Sponsorship Executive Louanna Abrams noted that “Digicel has […]

Jagdeo has revealed the new PPP agenda – Ramkarran

Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Senior Counsel Ralph Ramkarran has added his voice to concerns being expressed over Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo’s recent comments while speaking to an Indian audience in New York. The Opposition Leader has come up against a torrent of criticism from the government and sections of society even as he […]

Ramjattan promises more forceful implementation of Trafficking in Persons legislation

Public Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan joined up with Minister of Social Protection, Volda Lawrence and Minister within the Ministry of Natural Resources Simona Broomes on Saturday to lead a team of vibrant Trafficking In Persons (TIP) advocates on an awareness walk from the Promenade Gardens to Durban Park, Homestretch Avenue. The walk dubbed “I give hope” […]

No Diplomat will serve in same position for more than three years – Pres. Granger

The rotation of Foreign Services officers is of paramount importance to the Government and a system is currently being developed to ensure these individuals do not serve in the same diplomatic position for more than three years. This was expressed by President David Granger during the recording of his weekly television programme, “The Public Interest.” […]

New GRA Boss begins work with resolute stance against corruption

Newly appointed Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Godfrey Statia began his first few days on the job getting acquainted with staff at the Authority’s Camp Street Headquarters and at the different locations under Customs Excise and Trade Operations. Amidst the many handshakes and light conversation, the new Commissioner-General gave the assurance of his […]