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As the debate continues regarding political interference in the state media, President David Granger made it clear on Friday that he is not supportive of this kind of behavior. Mr. Granger said his government is committed to the promotion of media professionalism, both in the state and private media. “My administration would not undermine the […]
At least five persons, including a police officer, were shot and injured when bandits stormed the Casino at the Ramada Princess Hotel in the wee hours of Friday morning. A’ Division Commander Clifton Hicken told News Source that the police were able to apprehend one of the four gunmen. The men invaded the Casino around […]
A newly formed ‘Used Tyres Association’ is heading to Parliament with a petition to seek a reversal of a government decision to restrict the importation of used tyres in Guyana. Finance Minister Winston Jordan announced the move as a 2016 budget measure in support of government initiatives towards “greening” of the local economy and protection […]
A major clean up exercise that will include the relocation of city vendors around Georgetown will commence from Sunday May 1, 2016. The clean up activities that have been ongoing for several months is being stepped up as Guyana gets ready to welcome thousands of Guyanese home and visitors to its shores for the massive […]
A Security Guard was chopped to death on Wednesday night when he came face to face with suspected bandits at his work site. The incident occurred around 11:45pm and resulted in the death of 53-year-old Sattaur Kadeer of Foulis, East Coast Demerara. Kadeer was on duty at the Best Buy Hardware Store at Bladen Hall […]
The Health and Sanitation Inspector of the New Amsterdam Mayor and Town Council has ordered two Chinese restaurants in the Berbice town closed, over multiple sanitation and health violations. Earlier this week, officials from the New Amsterdam Council moved in on the Jun Yue Chinese Restaurant and the Lucky House Restaurant on Main Street New […]
After serving as Guyana’s Permanent Representative at the United States for several years, career diplomat, Ambassador George Talbott is getting ready for his move to Brazil as the new Guyana Ambassador. Talbott is expected to take up his appointment within the next two months. Speaking to News Source in New York, Mr. Talbott, who began […]
Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix has said that the fees for the application and processing of passports have not been increased, refuting claims that costs have moved from $4000 to $15,000. In an invited comment, Minister Felix said that no decision has been taken either by the Government of Guyana or by the Legislative […]
U.S carrier, Dynamic International Airways and Guyana’s Roraima Airways are making moves to work closer together in an effort to make Guyana’s Cheddi Jagan International Airport a hub for Guyana’s neighbouring travelers. Dynamic currently operates four weekly flights from New York to Georgetown and that schedule is expected to increase in the future. According to […]
Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum is denying the involvement of police investigators in any attempt to politically persecute citizens. Mr. Blanhum on Wednesday, threw cold water on the accusations which have arisen following the police’s move to investigate the murder of one political activist and the assault of at least two others. Two of the cases […]
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