By News Source Guyana on September 25, 2014
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The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Incorporated said that the periodic ‘blackout’ and low shedding being experienced in and around Georgetown is expected to be rectified by Sunday September 28. In a release issued on Thursday, GPL said that the present load shedding guide instituted and being aired/published in the various sections of the media […]
By News Source Guyana on September 25, 2014
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Sixteen Aviation Security Officers (ASO) at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) are now better able at handling themselves in the area of self defence after successfully completing a two week training programme. The programme which wrapped up on September 24, was the first of its kind, according to the CJIA, and demanded technical, professional […]
By News Source Guyana on September 25, 2014
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Charter Airline service, Travelspan, has suspended its operations between Guyana and New York as the company has ended its relationship with Vision Airlines of the United States. Travelspan leased its aircraft from Vision Air but over the past few months the relationship between the two companies went sour as Travelspan complained bitterly about Vision Air […]
By News Source Guyana on September 24, 2014
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The Director of Public Prosecutions has denied statements made by the young man who has made sex abuse claims against the Speaker, that the DPP’s office offered him protection. In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, the Director of Public Prosecutions Office stated that “at no time did she ever engage in a conversation, telephone or […]
By News Source Guyana on September 24, 2014
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(CARICOM) Key decision-makers of the Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) met this week for a series of strategic meetings vital to the region’s continued response to HIV. Notable achievements of the meetings were the endorsement of the Caribbean Regional Strategic Framework (CRSF), 2014-2018 and the endorsement of the next steps in the process […]
By News Source Guyana on September 24, 2014
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A teenager in Linden remained in custody on Wednesday afternoon as a search continued in the Demerara River for the body of 14-year-old Omar Mitchell, who was reportedly pushed into the river by the other teen who is in custody. The incident took place just after 5 o’ clock on Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, […]
By News Source Guyana on September 23, 2014
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(St. Lucia News Online) A Ciceron man was remanded to the Borelais Correctional facility today after being charged with the murder of Guyanese national Cedolf Hunte. Ryan Henry, who was slapped with the capital offense, is expected to make another court appearance on October 10. Cedolf Hunte, 34, also known as ‘Body’, of Ciceron, was attacked […]
By News Source Guyana on September 23, 2014
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Policeman Quacy John walked out of the High Court on Tuesday afternoon after a jury found him not guilty in the murder of 16-year-old Patentia schoolboy, Kelvin Fraser. The jury took less than three hours of deliberations to return the not guilty verdict. Relatives of the police officer jumped up in celebration in the courtroom […]
By News Source Guyana on September 23, 2014
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While not admitting or denying that alleged email exchanges between himself, Former President Jagdeo and Attorney General Anil Nandlall that have been published by the Kaieteur News are authentic and were sent by him, the Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority, Khurshid Sattaur believes the Guyanese public should be alarmed over the move by […]
By News Source Guyana on September 23, 2014
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The Opposition party, Alliance For Change is calling for the Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority Khurshid Sattaur to be sent packing, in wake of reports in the Kaieteur News that a number of independent media houses are being targeted by the Revenue Authority for reporting stories that do not find favour with the […]