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Eight years after the Police killing of three Linden protesters and months after a lawsuit was filed against the State of Guyana, the State has decided to settle the Court case to the tune of $77 million. Under the settlement, the estate of Ron Somerset will receive $27 million while the estates of the other […]
Just after the Guyana Elections, the Government of the United States made a request for Voice of America broadcasts to be relayed to Venezuela using medium wave broadcast frequencies that belong to Guyana. The request was turned down by the Guyana Government as it was concerned that Guyana becoming involved could further destabilise relations between […]
US Congressman and Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has blasted the US government’s recent statement questioning democracy in Guyana. In a statement on his official Facebook page this afternoon, Congressman Jeffries said the Donald Trump administration is not in any position to lecture Guyana or any other country about democracy. Jeffries […]
The Guyana Police Force is investigating reports that some Guyanese boat and bus operators have been using illegal crossings to bring Brazilian nationals into Guyana, despite the large number of COVID-19 cases in the neighbouring country. The Iwokrama Conservation site has raised concern about the issue and the fact that some of the illegal traffickers […]
The Organisation of American States has announced that its Permanent Council will be meeting on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the electoral situation in Guyana. The meeting was requested by the Secretary- General of the OAS, Luis Almagro. The OAS has been adamant that the results from the recount should be used to declare the winner […]
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attempted to make contact with President David Granger at least twice on Wednesday before he announced visa restrictions against persons in Guyana that the US believes are undermining democracy. Sources close to the Ministry of the Presidency have confirmed to News Source that the attempts to make contact with […]
Police investigators are probing the gunning down murder of a 47-year-old contractor at his Durban Street worksite. The dead man has been identified as Prem Sukh aka Dave of Lusigan, East Coast Demerara. According to eyewitnesses, the contractor and another worker were at the construction site for a new building when several gunshots shattered the […]
While observing the ninth anniversary since the formation of A Partnership for National Unity, the General Secretary of the coalition, Joe Harmon today said they stand firm against threats and actions aimed at violating the trust between the leadership of the coalition and the people of Guyana. “APNU iterate that Guyana is an independent and […]
As Guyana continues the gradual reopening and the easing of some of the health emergency measures to fight the spread of COVID-19, an updated order has moved the curfew to between the hours of 8pm and 6am, while indicating that outside dining will be allowed at restaurants. The curfew measures will only be applicable to […]
While describing the current political situation in Guyana and the US Government’s decision to impose visa restrictions on officials as disappointing, US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch this morning said she will not be providing the names of the persons who are affected. The Ambassador also informed reporters during a virtual press conference that those […]
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