By News Source Guyana on March 21, 2017
News, Politics
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, has turned to members of various civil society groups to assist him in coming up with nominees for the position of Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission. In a statement this evening, the Opposition Leader’s Office announced that Mr. Jagdeo has already held discussions with 55 representatives from 33 civil society […]
By News Source Guyana on March 21, 2017
News
Over 2000 cases of fake branded tuna has been blocked from entering Guyana by the Government Analyst- Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) and the Customs and Trade Administration (GTA). The tuna was being imported from China and carried the brand “BUIWICK” instead of “BRUNSWICK”. The packaging is very similar with the same colours being used. […]
By News Source Guyana on March 21, 2017
News, Politics
Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix, has urged local Immigration Officers to let professionalism, courtesy and efficiency become their watchwords, as the Risk and Liaison Overseas Network (RALON) Border Awareness Training Programme for Immigration Officers commenced at the Police Officers’ Training Complex, on Monday. Minister Felix, who delivered the opening remarks at the event, said […]
By News Source Guyana on March 21, 2017
News, Politics
The Georgetown City Council used its extraordinary statutory meeting on Monday to vote for more time to be taken to study legal advice offered by its Attorney about the move by the Minister of Communities to suspend the metered parking by-laws. The meeting was presided over by outgoing Deputy Mayor, Sherod Duncan, who is performing […]
By News Source Guyana on March 20, 2017
Crime, News
A Charlestown taxi driver will spend the next four years in jail after he pleaded guilty today to causing death by dangerous driving. Fifty-three year old, Fizal Mohammed appeared in Court today before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan and was slapped with the causing death by dangerous driving charge. He had been in custody since last […]
By News Source Guyana on March 20, 2017
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
Guyana will be among eight Caribbean States that will benefit from a recently announced, $40 Million in funding for poverty reduction in the region through the Basic Needs Trust Fund. According to a statement from the Caribbean Development Bank, the resources will support improved access to quality education; water and sanitation; basic community access and […]
By News Source Guyana on March 20, 2017
Crime, News
A Black Bush Polder, Corentyne family has been left shattered by the death of one son, as a result of the actions of another. Police in Berbice are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 18-year-old mechanic, Vishaul Zakaroo also known as “Daniel”. The incident occurred late on Sunday night in Black Bush Polder. The Police […]
By News Source Guyana on March 20, 2017
News
The opposition People’s Progressive Party on Monday leveled fresh charges of ‘executive abuse’ against the APNU+AFC Coalition government and this time, the opposition party wants the removal of a Senior Minister. At its weekly press conference, Party Executive and Former Cabinet Secretary under the PPP Government Dr. Roger Luncheon said the government continues to expose […]
By News Source Guyana on March 20, 2017
News, Politics
Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence on Monday stood up against the outcry over an emergency purchase of drugs for the Georgetown Hospital and defended the public hospital’s decision to fast-track the $605 million purchase in drugs as being in the best interest of citizens. The Minister has come up against mounting criticism from outside […]
By News Source Guyana on March 19, 2017
Crime, News
A suspected bandit was shot dead early this morning during an attempted robbery of a businessman and his friends. The Police report on the incident stated that the dead man is still to be identified but he was killed during an alleged exchange of gunfire with the businessman and two other friends who were in […]