By News Source Guyana on May 9, 2013
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NBC News reports that a portion of Miami International Airport was evacuated on Thursday afternoon after police were notified of a suspicious package in one of the concourses, authorities said. The Caribbean Airlines flight was scheduled to depart for Trinidad and Guyana. “Airport spokesman Marc Henderson said the package was discovered at approximately 3:05 p.m. Thursday, […]
By News Source Guyana on May 9, 2013
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With mounting pressure from the international community and media groups for the Government of Guyana to be fair and transparent in its issuance of radio licenses, the administration does not appear fazed by all the criticism and protests. In response to recent criticism from the United States on the issue, Cabinet Secretary Dr. Roger Luncheon […]
By News Source Guyana on May 9, 2013
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The Government of Guyana on Thursday announced that it has granted full Guyana National Flag Carrier status to the Trinidad owned Caribbean Airlines. The announcement came just three days after U.S carrier Delta Airlines ended its service to Guyana. The move by Delta has left Caribbean Airlines as the only carrier plying the New York – Georgetown […]
By News Source Guyana on May 8, 2013
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The Ministry of Education on Wednesday issued a cease and desist order to those secondary schools across the country that have been withholding the time tables for students preparing for their Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. In a statement the Ministry said it has learnt that some public and private schools have not yet […]
By News Source Guyana on May 8, 2013
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Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden will travel to Trinidad and Tobago later this month as part of a Latin America tour to show the Obama administration’s commitment to the region. During his Port of Spain visit, Mr. Biden who will be travelling with his wife, Dr. Jill Biden is expected to hold discussions […]
By News Source Guyana on May 8, 2013
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The Donald Ramotar administration is coming under increasing pressure to issue radio licenses to those private media owners who were sidelined by former President Bharrat Jagdeo when he issued radio licenses at the end of his 12 year Presidency. The decision by Mr. Jagdeo has come under sharp criticism after the names of those granted […]
By News Source Guyana on May 8, 2013
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NEW YORK (WABC) — A 47-year-old fugitive wanted for attacking and kidnapping his ex-girlfriend on the Upper East Side in 2004 has been arrested by authorities in Kent, England. Sean Lopes was nabbed Monday on Victoria Road after a member of the public raised concerns. Kent police detectives contacted the NYPD and the Metropolitan Police, and […]
By News Source Guyana on May 8, 2013
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A suspected thief was found beaten to death in Sophia early Wednesday morning. The unidentified man was tied to a power pole in B Field, Sophia and beaten to death by angry residents. One resident said the man was caught “red-handed” early Wednesday morning trying to break into a house along with two others. The […]
By News Source Guyana on May 8, 2013
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Just two weeks after telling the press that he had not seen the Opposition Bills sent to him for assent, President Donald Ramotar has indicated to the Speaker of the National Assembly that he does not intend to sign the bills into law because in his view the two bills were in violation of the […]
By News Source Guyana on May 7, 2013
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Former Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, retired Major General Joe Singh has been appointed as the Special Assistant to the President of Guyana. The high-profile appointment took effect from March 1, 2013 but has been kept relatively low-key by the Government of Guyana. There has been no official announcement but Major General […]