By News Source Guyana on October 29, 2024
Elections, News, Politics
By Svetlana Marshall The Alliance For Change (AFC) has pledged to bring economic and social justice to the people of Guyana, as the party celebrates its 19th Anniversary. At a party flag raising ceremony at its Kitty Head Office this morning, Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes said the AFC will soon […]
By News Source Guyana on October 28, 2024
News, Politics
The One Communications Pinktober “Make Your Move” Cancer Awareness Walk moved through the streets of Georgetown on Sunday, bringing together thousands of persons and several Government and non-governmental organisations. There were chants, and stories, and music and memories as attention was drawn to the disease that has impacted the lives of thousands here in Guyana. […]
By News Source Guyana on October 28, 2024
Business, News
The US$20 million Courtyard by Marriott Hotel is now expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2025. This morning, President Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister Mark Phillips visited the construction site of the multi-million-dollar hotel, and were given a tour of the six-storey building, which is under construction at Timehri […]
By News Source Guyana on October 28, 2024
Crime, News
Four days after he was stabbed outside a hangout spot in the East Coast Demerara village of Victoria, 47-year-old, Andre Wilson, succumbed to his injuries at the Georgetown Hospital early this morning. Family members have been left devastated by the death. Wilson was well known in the community and his attacker was well known to […]
By News Source Guyana on October 28, 2024
News, Politics
Public consultations on the new ‘Protection from Harassment Bill 2024’ have started, with a focus on eradicating gender based violence. The Ministry of Human Services is leading the public consultations, and citizens are being offered the opportunity to engage directly with Government officials to voice their views on the draft legislation. According to the Department […]
By News Source Guyana on October 28, 2024
News, Politics
The main union representing sugar workers in Guyana, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) has sounded the alarm over the below target sugar production. As of October 26, 2024, the Guyana Sugar Corporation had only produced 24,711 tonnes of sugar of the 63,276 tonnes set as the target for this year. The sugar […]
By News Source Guyana on October 25, 2024
Crime, News
The Guyana Police Force today issued wanted bulletins for two men in connection with the abduction of ex-Policeman, Delon Alexander. Police investigators suspect Alexander was abducted in the Buxton community back in May. He has not been seen or heard from since and the Guyana Police Force has been tightlipped on its probe, until today […]
By News Source Guyana on October 25, 2024
Crime, News
One week after Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus filed a Constitutional motion over the money laundering investigation against him and being sent on leave, he has withdrawn the High Court matter. Attorney General Anil Nandlall received a ‘Notice of Discontinuance and Withdrawal’ from the Assistant Police Commissioner today. According the High Court document, the […]
By News Source Guyana on October 25, 2024
News, Politics
Opposition Leader and Leader of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton today called for scrutineers to be present during the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant to citizens amid concerns that the programme could be used by the Government to siphon off money to its friends, family, and supporters at the expense of […]
By News Source Guyana on October 25, 2024
Crime, News
One day after Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo challenged embattled Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus to disclose whatever secrets or information he may have on the Government, the Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton has expressed concern for Brutus’ safety. A once celebrated Police Officer, Brutus is now facing more than 240 charges linked to […]