By News Source Guyana on August 18, 2020
Crime, News
A 40-year-old prisoner who was stabbed and chopped during an attack yesterday inside the Lusignan prison died today at the Georgetown Hospital from his injuries. The dead man has been identified as Shawn Peters who was on remand for larceny. In a statement, the Prison Service stated that Peters was attacked by four other prisoners […]
By News Source Guyana on August 18, 2020
News, Politics
The total number of COVID-19 deaths in Guyana has jumped to 25 with the passing of two patients today. In a statement this afternoon, the Health Ministry announced the death of a 93-year-old man who was a patient in the COVID-19 ICU at the Georgetown Hospital and a 32-year-old resident of Region One who died […]
By News Source Guyana on August 18, 2020
News, Politics
Minister of Labour Joe Hamilton intends to represent the interest of those private security guards who continue to face challenges with being paid their salaries on time. The Labour Department is in receipt of several complaints from security guards who have indicated that in some instances they would find themselves working for two and three […]
By News Source Guyana on August 18, 2020
News, Politics
Confirming that the top brass of the People’s National Congress will not be among the APNU+AFC’s new parliamentarians, the largest party in the coalition today described the list as a bold step forward. In a statement, the PNCR said the composition of the list of candidates represents the face of the future and will empower […]
By News Source Guyana on August 18, 2020
News, Politics
Declaring that the APNU+AFC coalition needs him more than he needs it, People’s National Congress party member James Bond fired off at his party leader, former President David Granger over his omission of PNC Chairman Volda Lawrence and others from the party’s Parliamentary list. In a late-night Facebook rant, Bond who was a candidate for […]
By News Source Guyana on August 18, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced four key appointments that Foreign Affairs Minister Hugh Todd hopes will add to the improvement of Guyana’s foreign relations. Former Foreign Minister, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, who up to recently was employed at the Food and Agriculture Organisation, will serve as Guyana’s new Ambassador to the United Nations. She will […]
By News Source Guyana on August 17, 2020
News, Politics
Twelve Cubans and three Haitians were today ordered deported after pleading guilty to illegally entering Guyana. The 15 foreigners stood before Magistrate Alex Moore via skype and opted not to waste the Court’s time, deciding to plead guilty to the charge. They were all fined $20,000 each and ordered deported back to their homeland. Those […]
By News Source Guyana on August 17, 2020
Crime, News, Politics
The Guyana Police Force today announced that Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Williams will be proceeding on 192 days of annualised vacation leave with effect from today. Williams was promoted to Deputy Commissioner under President David Granger and at one time was seen as a future Police Commissioner. He also served as Crime Chief while he […]
By News Source Guyana on August 17, 2020
News, Politics
Former Government Minister Simona Broomes and her Driver/ bodyguard Dexter Austin appeared in Court today facing a number of charges following a confrontation with a PPP Civic city councilor. In Court today, Ms. Broomes and Mr. Austin appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly to face allegations of threatening language, causing harm and obstructing a person to […]
By News Source Guyana on August 17, 2020
News
The APNU+AFC Coalition has reportedly finalized its list of candidates to be sworn in as Members of Parliament and a slew of fresh faces is dominating the list. Among the new faces that have been put forward by APNU+AFC Leader David Granger for Parliament are Attorneys Roysdale Forde, Geeta Chandan and Amanza Walton, Ganesh Mahipaul, […]