By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2021
News, Politics
The official residence of Guyana’s President is being repainted to its original colour of white and the Private Sector Commission is standing the cost, according to President Irfaan Ali. While the President did not offer any details of the repainting plan and the agreement with the Private Sector Commission to cover the cost, he made […]
By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2021
News, Politics
Telecommunications giant, GTT this morning announced major upgrades to its internet delivery with the launch of its fibre service. GTT customers who already have the Blaze internet service will see the speed of their service increased while the price will be reduced. The company has announced that the service upgrade to GTT Fibre replaces the […]
By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2021
News, Politics
Opposition Member of Parliament and former Education Minister Nicolette Henry today questioned the government’s rationale behind the reopening of schools for face-to-face learning amid a surge in the number of covid-19 cases across the country. During an Opposition press briefing, the Member of Parliament said she fears that opening schools for face-to-face learning at this […]
By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2021
News, Politics
Leader of the People’s National Congress David Granger has taken a leave of absence from his party. News Source has confirmed from multiple sources that Mr. Granger has informed the party’s Chairman Volda Lawrence of his decision to take the leave of absence with effect from the 1st September. He reportedly indicated that he is […]
By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2021
Crime, News
A 26-year-old Sophia man and his girlfriend who was visiting the country from Barbados were shot dead late last night in Sophia as they headed to the man’s house. According to initial reports, the two were on a motorcycle when they came under a hail of gunfire as they crossed a bridge in B’ Field, […]
By News Source Guyana on September 1, 2021
News, Politics
Two elderly men, ages 73 and 81 who were fully vaccinated against Coronavirus, but had a number of ailments are among the recent COVID-19 deaths, the Health Minister has revealed. During a press conference today, the Health Minister revealed that both men who contracted the virus after they were already vaccinated, had a number of […]
By News Source Guyana on September 1, 2021
News, Politics
The 60-year-old Berbice Pandit, Rishi Bharat, who was beaten to death by a group of men suffered a fractured skull and brain hemorrhage causing his death, according to the post mortem examination. The post mortem examination was conducted by Government Pathologist, Dr. Nehaul Singh. The remains have since been handed over to the family for […]
By News Source Guyana on September 1, 2021
News, Politics
The Government’s COVID-19 vaccination drive for adolescents is picking up pace with over three thousand of the nation’s children who are 12 to 17 years old receiving the first dose of the Pfizer jab. During Wednesdays Covid-19 update, Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony said he is so far pleased in the interest shown to get […]
By News Source Guyana on September 1, 2021
News, Politics
An abusive relationship ended tragically this morning as a 45-year-old man from Recht-Door-Zee on the West Bank of Demerara murdered his wife then took his own life. The dead couple has been identified as Rawlin Rodrigues and his wife, 37-year-old Camele Robertson Rodrigues. Reports state that the man brutally stabbed his wife to death during […]
By News Source Guyana on September 1, 2021
News, Politics
The Ministry of Education has launched a five-year strategic plan to address the many challenges facing the education sector. At the launch, Education Minister Priya Manickchand said the plan is a culmination of extensive consultations and collaboration with a range of local and international education stakeholders and partners. It has been built on five pillars, […]