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The decision by the Chairman of the National Communications Network to proceed with the appointment of Public Relations Consultant, Lennox Cornette, did not receive the full support of all members of the NCN Board. In a flurry of emails between board members, the Chairman of the Board, Bish Panday, sought to defend the decision to […]
Fire Investigator Andrew Holder has rubbished claims that the use of tear gas might have accelerated the recent fire within the Camp Street Prison which killed 17 prisoners. Supported by his extensive training in fire investigation in the United Kingdom, Japan and across the Caribbean, Holder said he is convinced that it was a phenomenon […]
The state-owned National Communications Network (NCN) on Friday confirmed the appointment of Public Relations, Lennox Cornette, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The announcement came in the form of a press statement through the private, Guyenterprise Advertising Agency. Cornette will replace Molly Hassan and he will take up his position from May 1, 2016. […]
President David Granger, today, dealt with some matters raised by the executive members of the University of Guyana Students’ Society (UGSS) and pledged to continue to address students’ ongoing concerns, during a meeting at the Ministry of the Presidency. “By the time the next academic year starts most of these problems will be dealt with. […]
There was a brief exchange of gunfire along the East Bank Corridor early this morning as Police gave chase behind bandits who had pounced on a female Pump Attendant at the McDoom Gas Station. ‘A’ Division Commander, Senior Superintendent Clifton Hicken told News Source that around 2:30am, four armed men went to the Gas Station […]
Statement by Minister of State, Hon. Joseph Harmon on the appointment of Brian Tiwarie as Advisor Georgetown, Guyana – (April 14, 2016) After the General and Regional Elections of 2015, many persons, who indicated their deep interest in assisting the Government and fulfilling its campaign promises were appointed to various positions. Some of those persons […]
Security by the joint services has been increased around the Camp Street prison after 13 prison wardens reported sick this morning. Reports suggest that the prison wardens may have reported ill after concerns mounted earlier this week that prisoners might have been planning an unrest. Today, President David Granger convened an emergency meeting of the […]
In a written explanation to Cabinet, Minister of State Joe Harmon stated that during his trip to China, the Chinese Ambassador to China who was there at the time, made arrangements for him to visit four companies that are intent on making significant investment in Guyana and it was the Ambassador who made arrangements for […]
Guyana’s Chief Education Officer, Olato Sam, has dismissed the concerns by former Education Minister about the new layout format for the Common Entrance examinations which will see students having to write their names on the examination papers. Speaking by phone with News Source this afternoon, Mr. Sam said there is absolutely nothing that one should […]
Less than two weeks before Grade Six students across the country undergo their exit assessments, controversy has begun to brew over a new layout put forward by the Ministry of Education for the National Grade Six Assessment, popularly referred to as Common Entrance. Former Education Minister Priya Manickchand has raised issues with the new layout […]
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