By News Source Guyana on May 15, 2019
News, Politics
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport has announced that the recently introduced airport facilitation fees are now being incorporated in the ticket prices for all of the airlines. In a statement last evening, the Airport management explained that the new system went into full operation on the 11th of May. Passengers will no longer be required […]
By News Source Guyana on May 14, 2019
Crime, News
Police investigators have arrested the ex-husband of a West Demerara woman for her murder. The businessman, Ryan Sugrim, who operates a gas station in the Crane area, was reportedly taken into custody to be questioned about his ex-wife’s disappearance. Police sources have revealed that the man led investigators to an area behind a gas station, […]
By News Source Guyana on May 14, 2019
News, Politics
A survey of 55 randomly selected food service establishments in the Region 4 and Region 5 areas has uncovered some shocking findings. The survey was conducted by the Government Analyst Food and Drug Department and was carried out between September of last year and March of this year. The report did not name the businesses […]
By News Source Guyana on May 14, 2019
News, Politics
The Ministry of the Presidency today announced the appointments of former Ministers Carl Greenidge, Dominic Gaskin and Dr. Rupert Roopnarine to continue working in the Government. Former Foreign Minister, Carl Greenidge has been appointed Foreign Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He will now hold responsibility for the Department of Frontiers and Territorial Integrity […]
By News Source Guyana on May 14, 2019
Crime, News
52-year-old, Gingnesh khan aka “Links” who was two weeks ago found guilty of raping a 9-year-old girl, was sentenced to 29 years in jail today for the act. In the courtroom of Justice Brassington Reynolds, Khan showed no signs of emotions as the sentence was handed down to him. His probation report stated he continues […]
By News Source Guyana on May 14, 2019
Crime, News
A young Bartica resident is in custody this morning and is likely to face a murder charge following the shooting death of a 21-year-old miner from the same Bartica community. The murder took place yesterday morning according to the Police report. The Police in its statement said, 21 year old Antonio Dos Santos was at […]
By News Source Guyana on May 13, 2019
Crime, News
A Police Sergeant who is attached to the Albertown Police Station found himself on the other side of the law today after he was charged for sexual assault. Police Sergeant Norris Henry was today accused of touching a woman’s leg without her permission, while she was seeking his help as a Police Officer. The incident […]
By News Source Guyana on May 13, 2019
Crime, News
Four mini-bus operators appeared in Court today and were slapped with an attempted murder charge related to the stabbing of a businessman during a confrontation. The alleged incident occurred on Mashramani Day, February 23, 2019 at the corners of Peter Rose and Foreshaw Streets. The Prosecutor’s case is that on the day in question, the […]
By News Source Guyana on May 13, 2019
News
Guyana marked Social Cohesion Day today with Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo reflecting on Guyana’s history and the work that lies ahead to ensure true social cohesion. Speaking at a special ceremony organised by the Social Cohesion Department to mark the day, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo made reference to the December 21 no-confidence motion against the […]
By News Source Guyana on May 13, 2019
News, Politics
Recently appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Karen Cummings is in Grenada on her first official assignment abroad. The Minister is currently representing Guyana at the Twenty-Second Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) of CARICOM. According to a statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the two day meeting has brought together […]