By News Source Guyana on June 16, 2026
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Chairman of the APNU and PNC Reform Leader, Aubrey Norton, has shut down a request by the Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed for consultations to take place for new opposition nominees to be appointed to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). In a letter dated June 10, 2026, the Opposition Leader said there is an […]
By News Source Guyana on June 16, 2026
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
The Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) today launched its 57th Annual General Assembly (AGA) and 37th CBU Media Awards at the National Communications Network (NCN). The CBU 57th Annual General Assembly is set to take in Guyana in August under the theme “Caribbean Media and Artificial Intelligence”. President and Chair of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s Board […]
By News Source Guyana on June 16, 2026
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Dolphin Secondary School teacher, 30-year-old Tineka Hicks, lost her life tragically this morning in a smash-up involving a mini-bus along the new Diamond Interlink Road on the East Bank of Demerara. Several other persons were injured in the accident, including four teenage students. The accident occurred at around 8:30 am. According to reports, the mini-bus […]
By News Source Guyana on June 16, 2026
News, Politics, Security
The Guyana Fire Service has enlisted 107 persons from across the country to join its ranks and the recruits were celebrated during its first graduation exercise for 2026. 33 of the new recruits are women. Chief Fire Officer, Gregory Wickham noted that the government continues to support the upgrading of the Fire Service not only […]
By News Source Guyana on June 16, 2026
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The Ministry of Finance has announced that some $42.5 Billion has already been distributed in the $100,000 cash grant initiative since it started in March. Based on the figure, more than 424,000 citizens, including Central Government employees, and those who self-registered using the portalas well as those who have been processed for cheque payments have […]
By News Source Guyana on June 16, 2026
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The Office of the Prime Minister this morning announced that Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited (PPGPL) and its local partner, GuyGas Inc., have been identified as the first-ranked firms for the operation and maintenance of the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) Phase 1 Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Plant. In a release, the Prime Minister’s office explained that the […]
By News Source Guyana on June 15, 2026
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Member of Parliament for the WIN party and former GuySuCo Executive, Vishnu Panday, was today elected Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as the Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir convened a series of meetings to elect Chairpersons for 8 of the 13 parliamentary committees. The meetings took place in the Chamber of […]
By News Source Guyana on June 15, 2026
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A number of certified Statements of Poll (SOPs) from the 2020 elections were tendered into evidence today as the trial into the allegations of attempted fraud during those elections resumed before Acting Chief Magistrate, Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The tendering of the SOPs saw the return of Police Inspector Nigel Stephens to […]
By News Source Guyana on June 15, 2026
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The Central Immigration and Passport Office has rolled out the e-appointment and e-passport application system. Guyanese citizens can apply for and renew their passports online through the official Guyana Passport Appointment System or by accessing portals via the Ministry of Home Affairs website. The digital system allows you to fill out applications, upload necessary documents, […]
By News Source Guyana on June 15, 2026
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A multi-agency investigation has been launched into the death of two miners following another mining pit cave-in at St. Elizabeth Backdam in the Potaro, Region 8 area. The two dead gold miners have been identified as 32-year-old Franky Hussain of North West District and 38-year-old Brazilian national, Neunes Da Silva. The two men were among […]