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Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud today issued a call for innovative solutions to Guyana’s labour shortage, making it clear that the need for skilled and semi-skilled workers cannot wait around for the diaspora to do something. While addressing a multi-stakeholder group on diaspora matters at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Monday, the Foreign Secretary said […]
The Chief of Security at the BK Security company lost his life tragically this afternoon in an accident at Le Ressouvenir on the East Coast of Demerara. The man, Michael Bascom, was driving a 4×4 pick-up with a relative as his lone passenger, when he suddenly lost control of the vehicle and slammed into the […]
Two teenage friends lost their lives late on Sunday night in a smash-up on the Montrose Public Road on the East Coast Demerara. The incident occurred just after 10pm. A Police report of the incident which involved three cars, explained that the two 19-year-olds, Michael Pierre and Daniel Durant were traveling in Pierre’s car when […]
An 18-year-old man was stabbed to death early on Saturday morning in Leopold Street during a brawl involving several persons. The dead teen, Noel Fraser, was reportedly trying to break-up a fight when he was attacked and stabbed. Police investigators are looking for 25-year-old man who is being considered as the prime suspect. The suspect […]
Three young children died tragically on Saturday in a river accident in Region Nine, according to Police sources in the area. The three children, ages 12, 3 and 1, were passengers of a small boat that was traversing a part of the Essequibo river in Region Nine when the boat reportedly hit a large rock […]
Former Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, retired Justice James Patterson passed away on Sunday morning at his home, following a period of illness. The 89-year-old would have been celebrating his 90th Birthday in two weeks. Patterson who was well respected in the legal community was controversially chosen and sworn-in by former President David Granger […]
A suspected bandit was shot dead this morning at the corner of King Street and North Road. His accomplice was arrested by the Police at the same area. According to information, the two young men reportedly attempted to snatch a phone from a woman in the busy area while riding their motorbike, and an undercover […]
Moments after the Guyana Police Force issued a wanted bulletin for a South Ruimveldt resident in connection with yesterday’s shooting death of a bystander in West Ruimveldt, the man contacted News Source to reveal that he has been in the United States since the end of June and had nothing to do with the incident […]
The Health Sector has been allocated an additional $1 Billion from the treasury to execute critical repairs and upgrades at the country’s health centres, and a number of living quarters for doctors and nurses. “The $1B additional that we are seeking, this will help us to do work in about 153 different facilities. So, apart […]
The President has reiterated the government’s plan to train more young people in a number of areas and have them gainfully employed to fill the labour shortage that is affecting several sectors currently. Major construction and infrastructure projects across the country have revealed a worrying shortage of skilled labour, with some companies seeking outside help. […]
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