By News Source Guyana on August 5, 2021
News, Politics
While supportive of vaccinations against COVID-19, the Opposition APNU+AFC today said the Government’s “authoritarian” measures to get persons vaccinated are not the way to go. In a statement, the APNU+AFC said it is shocked but not surprised by some of the measures that have been instituted by the Government. The coalition said the Government has […]
By News Source Guyana on August 5, 2021
Crime, News
The Guyana Police Force has arrested a fifth suspect as it continues its probe of the murder of 60-year-old Hemraj Pardesi in Reliance Settlement, Berbice. The arrest yesterday of the latest suspect came after four persons were initially arrested in connection with the same crime. The Police said a sixth person is being sought. Pardesi […]
By News Source Guyana on August 4, 2021
News, Politics
There is uncertainty about the hosting of Local Government Elections this year, as the President has indicated that he is awaiting information from the Elections Commission about its readiness to host the elections before the end of this year. Local Government Elections are constitutionally due before the end of this year. At a press conference […]
By News Source Guyana on August 4, 2021
News, Politics
As the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health press forward to examine various plans for the reopening of schools in September, Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony today said talks are currently ongoing for COVID vaccination rollout in the schools once the approved vaccines for children are procured. The Minister did not say whether […]
By News Source Guyana on August 4, 2021
News, Politics
As the Ministry of Education works on a policy to guide the possible reopening of schools in September, the Guyana Teachers Union has made it clear that it will not be supportive of any requirement that would make it mandatory for teachers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. In a statement, the GTU said it has […]
By News Source Guyana on August 4, 2021
Crime, News
A 60-year-old overseas-based Guyanese man who returned to Guyana in early July to begin the reconstruction of his home in Canje, Berbice was found murdered in his backyard late last evening. Four persons including a 36-year-old woman, have been taken into custody and are being questioned about the murder of Hemraj Pardessi. A Police report […]
By News Source Guyana on August 3, 2021
News, Politics
The Mayor of Georgetown Ubraj Narine remains unhappy with the appointment of a new interim Town Clerk by the Chairman of the Local Government Commission. Mayor Narine maintains that the appointment was done unlawfully, pointing out that the Chairman of the Local Government made the appointment even before any consultation with the other members of […]
By News Source Guyana on August 3, 2021
Crime, News
The 21-year-old mechanic who was gunned down in Sophia on Monday evening and his friend who was injured in the attack by two men were both witnesses in an ongoing murder case. A relative of the dead youth, Jaleel Leow, told News Source today that he was a witness to the murder of Sophia resident […]
By News Source Guyana on August 3, 2021
News, Politics
The Government of Guyana is continuing its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and with effect from the 8th August 2021, all foreign passengers will have to be vaccinated to be allowed entry into Guyana. The Foreign passengers will have to provide their vaccination card to the airlines before their departure for Guyana. Minister of Works, […]
By News Source Guyana on August 3, 2021
News, Politics
Several staff members of the Maritime Administration Department who are still to be vaccinated against COVID-19 were sent home this morning and told that they should only return to their jobs when they get vaccinated. Additionally, they will not be paid for their days away from work. Staff members at the Maritime Administration Department’s headquarters […]