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The Guyana Court of Appeal this afternoon in a 2-1 decision ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear whether Election Petition 99 which was dismissed by the Chief Justice for late service to one of the respondents, was properly dismissed. Chancellor of the Judiciary, Yonette Cummings and Justice Dawn Gregory ruled that the Court has […]
The Chief Education Officer has dispatched a letter to the Vice-Chancellor of the University requesting that the University adjusts its timetables so that teachers who are attending the University will not need time off from work to attend their university classes. In a memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor seen by News Source, Chief Education Officer Marcel […]
The Private Sector Commission today extended its congratulations to the newly elected leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, Aubrey Norton, and said it is looking forward to a vibrant Opposition party under his leadership. The Commission also wants to meet with the new PNC Leader. “The Commission looks forward to Mr. Norton leading a […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday said the Omicron COVID-19 variant is spreading faster than the Delta variant and is causing infections in people already vaccinated or who have recovered from the disease. Vaccinated persons, once they contract the disease will have a milder form of the disease while those unvaccinated could be severely affected. […]
Police investigators are probing the death of a 13-year-old North West District, Region One boy, and the hospitalisation of his family members after they all consumed a homemade drink that is suspected to have been poisonous. The dead teen has been identified as Rondel Henry. His mother and father along with his three siblings remain […]
The National COVID-19 task force intends to pull the plug on Christmas parties and gatherings. In a statement the National Task Force said while it has noted the great demands by sections of the public to celebrate Christmas the traditional way, it cannot drop its guards due to the new Omicron variant. “Due to the […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has acknowledged that it will take a long time before sugar estates in Guyana can return to any form of viability. In a video statement released by his office, Mr. Jagdeo said the government has realized that in some areas it cannot return to sugar and has to create an alternative […]
While secondary school students from Form Two to Six are set to return to school for daily face-to-face classes from January, the Guyana Teachers Union has indicated that it is still to be consulted on the decision. However, the Ministry of Education is moving ahead with its plan for the full reopening for students in […]
Former Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, David Granger extended congratulations this morning to his elected successor, Aubrey Norton. Norton took over as Leader of the PNC Reform on Monday after dominating the party’s elections over the weekend, outshining his rivals Joe Harmon and Dr. Richard Vanwest- Charles. In a statement this morning, Mr. […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has announced a 7% salary increase for sugar workers, in keeping with the salary increase that was only recently announced for public servants. Mr. Jagdeo met today with GUYSUCO Chief Executive Officer Sasenarine Singh, the Guyana Agriculture, and General Workers Union, and the Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha to finalize the […]
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