By News Source Guyana on December 21, 2021
News, Politics
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 […]
By News Source Guyana on December 21, 2021
Elections, News, Politics
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. […]
By News Source Guyana on December 20, 2021
News, Politics
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 […]
By News Source Guyana on December 20, 2021
News, Politics
Guyana intends to review the information being shared by the US Centers for Disease Control on the use of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. An advisory panel to the US-CDC late last week said people should choose the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine over the Johnson and Johnson shot if those two vaccines are available. […]
By News Source Guyana on December 20, 2021
Elections, News, Politics
Overcome with emotions on being elected as the new Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, Aubrey Norton has promised to not only take the party back to the grassroots but to ensure the representation of all the people of Guyana, from all ethnicities. “I want to promise you that I will make this party, […]
By News Source Guyana on December 20, 2021
News, Politics
With Longtime party executive, Aubrey Norton taking over the reins as Leader of the People’s National Congress, his former competitors for the position, Joe Harmon and Dr. Richard Van-West Charles are promising their support in the efforts to unify the party and build its new path forward. In a brief statement, Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon […]
By News Source Guyana on December 20, 2021
News, Politics
The new bypass road linking the communities of Mocha and Great Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara was commissioned early this morning. The new road link is seen as an alternative route for commuters and will likely ease the daily congestion on some parts of the East Bank Corridor. During the sunrise commissioning ceremony, […]
By News Source Guyana on December 19, 2021
Elections, News, Politics
Longtime member of the People’s National Congress Reform, Aubrey Norton has rallied to a landslide victory at the party’s elections winning in almost all of the voting districts, projected results show. Norton entered the race as the preferred candidate for many of the party’s members and he never lost that support. He picked up wins […]
By News Source Guyana on December 19, 2021
News, Politics
The body of the Guyana Defence Force rank Kenroy Sooklall was recovered in the Essequibo river this morning, two days after he went missing after a boat he was in capsized. According to the GDF, Sooklall was a passenger on a private vessel on Friday when it encountered some difficulties after being hit by a […]
By News Source Guyana on December 19, 2021
Crime, News
Agents of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit arrested Tuschen resident Ryan DaSilva with over 38 pounds of cocaine which carries. astreet value of $113.1 Million. The man was arrested on Saturday as CANU carried out an operation in the East Bank Essequibo community of Tuschen. DaSilva was driving in the area when his car was […]