By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2015
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The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) on Wednesday broke its silence and unveiled major rebranding efforts that have been ongoing quietly over the last few months, offshore Guyana. The company has not only unveiled a new logo but has put forward a new commitment to “do more” to improve its service delivery and customer […]
By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2015
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Residents of Leopold Street, Georgetown woke up this morning to find police investigators lining the street as they began a murder investigation. Residents were told that one of their neighbours had been stabbed to death during the night. Police identified the murdered man as Deon Macy. His lifeless body was discovered just after sunrise in the shack […]
By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2015
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Amerindian Heritage Month has now been re-designated ‘Indigenous Heritage Month”. President David Granger made the announcement about the change on Tuesday evening as he launched Heritage Month at the Sophia Exhibition Complex. “We are pleased to be associated with Indigenous Heritage Month, which is dedicated to events and observances to highlight aspects of Indigenous life […]
By News Source Guyana on September 1, 2015
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A massive search and rescue operation has been initiated after a female tourist disappeared from her tour group during a visit to the Kaieteur Falls. The woman was part of an Air Services tour group to the Kaieteur Falls on Tuesday afternoon. She was discovered missing as the group came together for the departure from […]
By News Source Guyana on September 1, 2015
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The Guyana Press Association has issued a warning to the new government not to repeat the mistakes of the past government when it comes to the rights of media workers and press freedom in Guyana. In a statement on Tuesday, the Guyana Press Association (GPA) said it has noted with concern, the recent reports of […]
By News Source Guyana on September 1, 2015
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Police investigators have seized a luxury Lexus vehicle with fake license plates and they have launched an immediate investigation into the discovery. Police ‘A’ Division Commander Clifton Hicken told media operatives on Tuesday that the police received information which suggested that the Lexus vehicle was carrying a false number plate. He said when checks were carried […]
By News Source Guyana on September 1, 2015
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As auditors intensify their investigations at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), the institution’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michael Khan has been asked to proceed on 48 days leave. Khan’s removal from the daily operations of the hospital was confirmed by Public Health Minister Dr. George Norton. Dr. Norton said Khan was sent on the involuntary […]
By News Source Guyana on September 1, 2015
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The government’s one month gun amnesty period kicks off today and already the Guyana Police Force is reporting the turning over of a sizable amount of illegal ammunition. In a report, less than one hour after the period commenced on Tuesday, the police said a member of the public handed in some 1,191 live rounds. The […]
By News Source Guyana on September 1, 2015
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The opposition People’s Progressive Party has pledged its full support to the Government of Guyana against the threats from neighbouring Venezuela. President David Granger met with Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday at the Ministry of the Presidency and the two discussed the Venezuela issue and the threats made against Guyana’s territory. According to a Ministry […]
By News Source Guyana on August 31, 2015
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The government announced reduction in tolls to cross the Berbice River Bridge will not make its September 1 deadline as the Berbice Bridge Company Inc. (BBCI) and the government have failed to resolve their differences in a timely manner. But even in the face of this setback, the government is assuring Guyanese, particularly those who […]