By News Source Guyana on May 12, 2023
News, Politics
The Ministry of Public Works today started the clearing of the entrance to New Providence roadway on the East Bank of Demerara of roadside vendors. A number of unoccupied stalls and structures were dismantled and removed, while food caravans and other vending structures were also removed. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, told News Source […]
By News Source Guyana on May 12, 2023
News, Politics
British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller has indicated that the United Kingdom remains committed to upholding human rights, and supporting the development of a free and democratic society in Guyana, including an independent press. Speaking at a special reception to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, the British High Commissioner said the UK […]
By News Source Guyana on May 12, 2023
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The Guyana Public Service Union has issued a call on the Government to take immediate steps to improve the lives of the country’s nurses. As International Nurses Day was observed today, the GPSU noted the salary adjustments for health care workers last year by the Government, but said that the lives of nurses are not […]
By News Source Guyana on May 12, 2023
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Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has assured vendors in the city of Georgetown that street vending will be allowed to continue if the PPP wins a majority in the Georgetown City Council, although he cautioned that there will be changes in the way things are done currently. Mr. Jagdeo’s comments were made during a press conference […]
By News Source Guyana on May 11, 2023
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While endorsing the recommendations made by the European Union (EU) Observer Mission in its 2020 Elections report, the APNU Opposition today expressed a willingness to meet with the EU team currently in Guyana to assist with electoral reforms. At a media briefing today, Opposition Member of Parliament, Shurwayne Holder said the visit by the EU […]
By News Source Guyana on May 11, 2023
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The United States Embassy has announced that the US is ending its COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international air travelers at the end of today. Today is also the day when the COVID-19 public health emergency ends globally. The US Embassy said that with effect from the 12th May, nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need […]
By News Source Guyana on May 11, 2023
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Declaring that it has been monitoring and observing the advertising of legal services, particularly by persons who are not duly authorized to practice law in Guyana, the Bar Association of Guyana is threatening legal action to address the problem. In a statement, Secretary of the Association, Attorney Keoma Griffith said there has been an increase […]
By News Source Guyana on May 11, 2023
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The Government and Opposition found common ground in the National Assembly on Wednesday as they unanimously passed the Trafficking in Persons Bill, with stiff penalties including jail time to stem the crime. The legislation which was presented by Human Services Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud has several tough measures to curb trafficking in persons. During the […]
By News Source Guyana on May 11, 2023
Elections, News, Politics
As local Government Elections approach, President Irfaan Ali is making the rounds in several communities across the country. On Wednesday, the President visited several communities on the lower East Coast including Plaisance, Vryheid Lust and Beterverwagting, with his plans to take development to those communities. Some the issues raised by those communities included the state […]
By News Source Guyana on May 11, 2023
Elections, News, Politics
European Union Ambassador to Guyana, Rene van Nes has announced that the EU remains committed to assist Guyana with its electoral reform plans and has brought in a team of electoral experts to assist Guyana with its reform of the electoral system. At Europe Day celebrations on Tuesday, Ambassador van Nes said “there are election […]