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Months after the Judicial Service Commission announced the appointment of seven new Judges to the Court of Appeal, Senior Counsel Rafiq Khan took the oath of office today before President Irfaan Ali, becoming the newest Judge on the Court of Appeal. He is the sixth Judge to take up the appointment. Justice Damone Younge is […]
One man is in custody following the discovery of several containers of mercury in his possession at Crabwood Creek in Corentyne, Berbice. The bust took place on Sunday and was carried out by the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit. Mercury is a toxic and controlled substance that is used locally in some gold mining and other […]
More than 400 workers of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council will receive a $40,000 bonus in time for the new year, City Mayor Alfred Mentore has announced. Mayor Mentore told the 30-member Council today that after analyzing the City Council’s finances, a decision was taken to pay the 483 workers a bonus of $40,000 […]
The Commonwealth Electoral Observation Mission has published its final report for Guyana’s 2025 Elections. While the group noted marginal improvements and commended the Elections Commission for the conduct of the elections, it observed that there are some challenges that persist that needs to be addressed. The report noted that while peaceful and vibrant, the overall […]
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill has indicated that the Government intends to construct a bridge across the Essequibo River to link the Island of Leguan with Wakenaam. He made the announcement on Friday afternoon during the commissioning of the MV Konawaruk 1899 Ferry, which is currently servicing the Parika-Supenaam route. It was explained that […]
The Deputy Chief Elections Officer (DCEO) of the Guyana Elections Commission, Aneal Giddings, has tendered his resignation from the body. In a brief telephone interview with News Source today, Mr. Giddings confirmed his resignation, which is set to take effect from January, 2026. His resignation comes less than three years after he was appointed to […]
A 27-year-old father of two was gunned down in Plum Park, Sophia on Sunday night and there are reports that at least one other man is nursing gunshot injuries. The dead youth has been identified as Xavier Fraser. Police investigators said he sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his body. Investigators have been on the scene […]
The Guyana Government has commissioned two new helicopters – the Bell 407 and Bell 429 – into service with the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). The two recently purchased new helicopters form part of the government’s commitment to strengthening national security, protecting sovereignty, and enhancing disaster-response capabilities, the Department of Public Information stated. At the commissioning […]
Award winning theatre and broadcasting icon, Ron Robinson, was cremated today after a funeral service at the St. George’s Cathedral, where family and friends gathered in his memory. The National Cultural Centre’s stage was Ron Robinson’s stage for many decades. At a service under the National Cultural Centre’s foyer this midday, President Irfaan Ali paid […]
As Venezuela complains of the ongoing build up of US military assets in the region, Guyana’s Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo, has stated that the Guyana Government is unaware of any action being planned by the United States against Venezuela. However, Mr. Jagdeo told reporters on Thursday that he will back any action in the Region […]
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