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iRide comes to Guyana offering easier transportation service

A new customized transportation technology App is set for launch in Guyana within the coming weeks, offering commuters a cheaper and easier mode of transportation. iRide Guyana is being touted as the new ‘best way to travel’ and potentially one of the largest transportation employers in the country. The App which will be available for […]

Benschop calls for Royston King’s removal and full revocation of parking meters contract

Amidst much controversy, local government group ‘Team Benschop’ is calling for the removal of Georgetown Town Clerk, Royston King and for the parking meters contract to be completely revoked. During an interview with News Source, Leader of the group and longtime activist, Mark Benschop, shared his view that the Town Clerk, who was appointed by […]

Accused found Not Guilty of causing the death of Sixhead Lewis by dangerous driving; Prosecution to appeal verdict

The man accused of causing the death of Guyana’s first international boxing Champion, Andrew Sixhead Lewis, by dangerous driving, walked out of Court a free man today after the Magistrate found that the Prosecutor had failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The Prosecution has already indicated its intention to appeal the ruling […]

Attorney General rejects accusations and denies making any threat against Judge; Threatens legal action against Nandlall and Newspapers

Guyana’s Attorney General, Senior Counsel Basil Williams, today said he has had enough of his name being dragged around and will no longer tolerate libelous statements being made against him. “Time is up”,Williams said, as he told a Friday afternoon press briefing that he intends to take legal action against the Former Attorney General, Anil […]

Code of Conduct for Ministers and Public Office Holders is “Piece of Crap” -Opposition Leader

On Thursday, the Government’s Chief Spokesman, State Minister Joe Harmon said the government’s push to finalize and bring into effect a code of conduct for Ministers and public office holders is being stalled by the failure of the Opposition party, the PPP and civil society bodies to give their feedback on the document. But three hours after […]

Government confident of legality of Minister’s move to suspend parking meter By-laws

Just two days after Minister of Communities Ronald Bulkan suspended the bylaws for paid parking in Georgetown on the instructions of Cabinet,  the Government is expressing full confidence in its legal advice and the legality of the Minister’s action. Minister Bulkan’s action came after legal advice was obtained from Attorney General Basil Williams. In the […]