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One month after he allegedly attacked and stabbed a presidential guard while disarming another and opening fire at the President’s official residence, Nigerian national, Ikena Chimezie appeared in Court this afternoon to face charges. The man who was hospitalised for the past month and was once hooked up to life support, had to be lifted […]
Another controversy is brewing at the Guyana Elections Commission over the creation of new positions and the appointment of persons to those positions by the Chairman without the knowledge of the full Commission. Opposition nominated Elections Commissioner, Vincent Alexander has accused the Chairman of GECOM, retired Justice Claudette Singh of secretly appointing the Commission’s IT Manager, […]
Having received $120 million last year to assist with the training of Police ranks, the Guyana Police Force is set to receive an additional $140 Million under the 2023 budget to also address the training of Police Officers. More than 3000 ranks are expected to be exposed to the training efforts, according to the Minister […]
Longstanding Member of the Peoples National Congress Reform, Dawn Hastings- Williams has been officially appointed the General Secretary of the party, replacing Geeta Chandan-Edmond, who recently resigned. PNC Leader Aubrey Norton made the announcement this morning, one week after News Source broke the story of his decision to appoint her. Ms. Hastings Williams, who is […]
Aimed at fast-tracking the licensing and registration process for business within the Tourism Industry, a Tourism Business Licensing Clinic was held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Wednesday. It attracted scores of new businesses. The licensing clinic was organized by the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA). Director of […]
The Ansa McAl company has added music to the ears of members of the Parkside Steel Orchestra, with the company announcing a three-year partnership with the popular steel band. With a return of the Panorama competition for Mashramani celebrations, Managing Director of Ansa McAl (Guyana) Troy Cadagon said the company believes it is the opportune […]
Preparations for the highly anticipated Local Government Elections appear to be at a standstill, as the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is still locked in discussions on the demarcation of several constituency boundaries. The move became necessary to correct the ‘unlawful’ formation of constituencies by the Minister of Local Government, Nigel Dharamlall. “We are still to […]
The government has injected another $300m into its efforts to support the small business development fund for the further development of small businesses and for new small businesses coming on stream. Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh announced on Monday that some $584 million will be allocated to the Small Business Bureau this year with $300 […]
Denying that the Government has purchased an aircraft from India for the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday clarified that the government is still in talks with Hindustan Aviation Limited in India concerning a possible replacement for one of the Defence Force’s skyvans. At his press conference on Tuesday, Mr. Ali explained […]
Facing criticism from the Opposition Leader that the Government’s budget ignores inflation and the rising cost of living, while increasing spending that could end up in the hands of families, friends and favourites of the government, President Irfaan Ali has dismissed the statements. During a press conference on Tuesday, the President said while he does […]
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