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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
British High Commissioner to Guyana Greg Quinn has responded favorably to the new government’s performance in office over the last three months even as he re-committed to working on matters of mutual interest. In an invited comment on Monday, Quinn told News Source that his personal belief is that the government has done extremely well. “For […]
Former Minister with responsibility for public security under the last PPP government, Clement Rohee on Monday predicted failure for the government’s gun amnesty programme which begins tomorrow. Rohee in his forecast told media operatives that “the gun amnesty is bound to fail” despite having argued favorably for such a programme while holding his ministerial portfolio under […]
The Ministry of Public Security has announced that it is moving ahead with its one month gun amnesty programme and is encouraging holders of illegal firearms, ammunition or explosives to take advantage of the amnesty. In full-page ads in the daily newspapers, the Ministry said it remains concerned about the high number of illegal guns […]
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