By News Source Guyana on September 15, 2017
News, Politics
President David Granger has promised the construction of more schools and the recruitment of more teachers as he pushes ahead with the government’s educational reform initiatives geared towards ensuring that every child has access to quality education. He made the pledge on Friday while addressing an Education Rally to mark Education Day as part of Education Month […]
By News Source Guyana on September 14, 2017
News, Politics
Three weeks after the Opposition Leader submitted his latest list of nominees for the GECOM Chairperson job, President David Ganger today said he is no closure to selecting the next Chairperson, but noted that the latest list is still being examined. He noted that although the list was submitted to him weeks ago, the Opposition […]
By News Source Guyana on September 14, 2017
News
A national of Peru was today remanded to prison, after he was charged for overstaying his time time in Guyana. 52-year-old, Manuel Fernandez, made his first appearance before Chief Magistrate, Ann Mclennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The charge stated that Fernandez was granted a stay in Guyana from March 4th to June 3rd, but […]
By News Source Guyana on September 14, 2017
News, Politics
President David Granger on Thursday pledged more support and assistance for President’s College, while attending an event to mark the school’s 32nd anniversary. As patron of the College, the Head of State said he intends to continue offering support, especially in the areas of science, technology and mathematics. He said the support will not only be financial, […]
By News Source Guyana on September 14, 2017
News
The Roraima Airways aircraft, which crashed on approach at Eteringbang in July, had completed 19 shuttle flights within hours between Eteringbang and Ekereku in the interior region, just before the fatal accident. All of the flights were carried out by Captain Colin Martin, who died in the crash. The revelation was made today by Director […]
By News Source Guyana on September 14, 2017
News, Politics
President David Granger has distanced himself from the use of a racial slur by his Press Officer. The slur was used in a private Facebook conversation that the Press Officer, Lloyda Garrett was having with her friends. Parts of the conversation have been leaked. A screenshot of the private conversation was made public earlier this […]
By News Source Guyana on September 13, 2017
News, Politics
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo on Wednesday lashed out at the President David Granger and the government in the face of a report, which recommends a shake up in the Guyana Police Force. The recommendation for Police reform was made in the recent Commission of Inquiry Report into a plot to assassinate President David Granger. The […]
By News Source Guyana on September 13, 2017
Caribbean & International, News
Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge on Wednesday said Guyana intends to press the United Nations (UN), during the 72nd General Assembly, to move forward with the aim of bringing an end to the ongoing border controversy with neighboring Venezuela. He did not indicate any interest on Guyana’s part to support any […]
By News Source Guyana on September 13, 2017
Crime, News
Months after popular Trinidadian Soca star, Benjai, was attacked and lashed across the head outside the Palm Court nightclub, a 25-year-old man has been charged for the incident. The accused, Marverick DeAbreau, stood before Magistrate Leron Daly and entered a not guilty plea after the assault and wounding charge was read to him. The Court […]
By News Source Guyana on September 13, 2017
Crime, News
With real and painted tears rolling down his face, one-time, local social media sensation, “Tear Drop”, found himself before a City Magistrate facing robbery charges. The 23-year-old young man, whose real name is Leon Clark, was granted bail in the sum of $75,000 after he was charged with breaking into the house of East La […]