By News Source Guyana on December 11, 2024
Business, News
Popular American pizza chain, Papa John’s will open its first location in Guyana on Monday, 16th December at the corner of Vlissengen Road and Garnett Street. In a statement this morning, Restaurant Brands Holdings Incorporated of Guyana, announced its acquisition of exclusive franchise rights for Papa John’s in Guyana, Suriname, Curacao, and Aruba. The company said […]
By News Source Guyana on December 11, 2024
News
Noticing an increase in reports of many teenage school children being caught up in sharing private photos of themselves with others, Education Minister, Priya Manickchand took to her Facebook page this morning to warn students and other youths against getting involved in sexting. Sexting is term used to describe the act of sending, receiving, or […]
By News Source Guyana on December 11, 2024
News, Politics
As the Government continues the registration process for the $100,000 cash grant for adult Guyanese, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has indicated that in the case of persons living with a disability, special arrangements will be made for them to be visited at home and registered. Speaking briefly to News Source this morning, the Vice President […]
By News Source Guyana on December 10, 2024
Business, News, Politics
Guyanese incorporated company, Jet Global Services Guyana, today announced the launch of its chartered international flight operations, connecting Guyana to Europe, North America, and South America. The new charter service is set for take off in July 2025. In a statement, Jet Global Services said the groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in positioning Guyana […]
By News Source Guyana on December 10, 2024
News, Politics
First Vice President of the Guyana Public Service Union, Dawn Gardener, believes public servants will be happy with the two-year agreement that the union has reached with the Government, although she has admitted that while the agreement is not ideal, it is a start in the right direction. “It is an agreement that as a […]
By News Source Guyana on December 10, 2024
Crime, News
While breaking bread this morning at the annual Guyana Police Force Christmas Breakfast, President Irfaan Ali issued a call for unity within the Guyana Police Force, telling senior Officers that the Force can achieve more if there is a unified approach. The call by the President come as concerns mount over the direction of the […]
By News Source Guyana on December 10, 2024
News, Politics
The Government of Guyana and the Guyana Public Service Union have inked a two-year agreement that will see an across the board salary increase of 10% for public servants for this year, along with an 8% salary increase for next year. The agreement was signed this morning between the Government and the Union following the […]
By News Source Guyana on December 10, 2024
News
The Ministry of Health has announced that it will no longer charge $1000 for the issuance of Yellow Fever vaccination card. In a memo to all Government Health Clinics and other Government Health Agencies, the Health Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Malcolm Watkins stated that with immediate effect, the Yellow Fever vaccination cards will be issued free […]
By News Source Guyana on December 10, 2024
Crime, News
A 27-year-old man, who was caught on camera brutally stabbing his wife at Kuru Kururu last Wednesday, has been remanded to prison for attempted murder. The accused, Nevin Stoll, was not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge when he appeared at the Diamond Magistrates’ Court this morning. He is accused of attempting […]
By News Source Guyana on December 10, 2024
News, Politics
President Irfaan Ali has announced an across the board 10% retroactive salary increase for public servants. He made the announcement this morning while addressing Senior Police Officers at their Christmas Breakfast event. The President said a two-year agreement, covering 2024 and 2025, has been struck with the Guyana Public Service Union. Under the […]