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EU Ambassador chides Fmr. President Ramotar over misleading statements about EU Support for sugar reform

The European Union Ambassador to Guyana, Jernej Videtič has taken umbrage to statements made by former President Donald Ramotar, and in a statement on Monday cleared the EU of any blame for setbacks in Guyana’s sugar industry. The EU over the years has supported the industry with financial aid through an agreement with the Guyana government. […]

First Lady calls for stronger fight against statutory rape

Guyana’s First Lady, Sandra Granger wants to see stiffer penalties and laws in place for persons who are found guilty of statutory rape. Speaking recently at a fundraiser for the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association’s (GRPA), the First Lady pointed out that in Guyana, teenagers are giving birth, while the perpetrators are walking away without facing […]

LGBT and Rights Activist Zenita Nicholson dies; Suicide suspected

Well known Guyanese human rights and LGBT activist, Zenita Nicholson died early this morning after reportedly ingesting a number of carbon tablets. News Source understands that Nicholson who was also known as Zenita Temall contacted a friend early this morning and cried out for assistance to get to the hospital. It is reported that while […]

Linden youth mowed down in hit and run; Drunk driver arrested

A 17-year-old sixth form student of the Mackenzie High School in Linden, was killed early this morning when he was hit down by a speeding drunk driver. The incident took place around 4 o’ clock Saturday morning. Dead is Denelsion Rose of Noitgedacht, Linden. The teenager was reportedly walking home along the Washerpond Road when […]

Former murder accused Steve “jook ups” gunned down at Bourda market

Police investigators are probing the early morning execution styled killing of 30-year-old, Steve Lovell who was also known as Steve King and Steve “jook ups”. The incident took place just after 3:00am on Saturday just outside the Bourda market entrance to Regent Street. According to reports, Lovell and another friend had just left a party […]

PPP firmly behind government’s position with Venezuela but seeks clarifications on options

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo today called on President David Granger to move ahead with the setting up of the Border Commission, as he offered his party’s firm support to the position of the government on dealing with the Venezuelan border controversy. However, Mr. Jagdeo said there are several clarifications that the government ought to make […]

PPP parliamentarians will donate or refund salary increases

Having decided that they will not be accepting the increases to their salaries as approved by the government, the Members of Parliament for the Opposition, People’s Progressive Party have decided to donate the increases to charity every month or write a cheque and send it back to the treasury. The PPP objected earlier this week […]

Guyana and Suriname could settle differences without acrimony -Pres. Granger

In wake of recent statements by Suriname’s President Desi Bouterse, the President of Guyana, David Granger  has stated that when it comes to the New River area and Suriname’s claim, there is no doubt about the soundness of the bases on which Guyana exercises sovereignty of its territory. Addressing the Parliament on Thursday, President Granger […]

Dr. Surujbally heads CARICOM Elections Observer Mission to Haiti

The Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, Dr. Steve Surujbally is leading the CARICOM Elections Observer Mission to Haiti for its October 25 elections. According to CARICOM, the fielding of this Mission comes at the request of the Government of Haiti and follows the presence of CARICOM Election Observation Missions in St. Kitts and Nevis, […]