By News Source Guyana on May 3, 2023
News, Politics
Months after local telecommunications and cable provider, E-net announced plans to expand its services to 4G/5G mobile services, the company has started the roll out of the service, with a “test drive” for potential customers. Enet, which boasts of being the only 100% locally owned telecommunications company and the newest mobile telecoms provider – has […]
By News Source Guyana on May 3, 2023
News, Politics
Today is World Press Freedom Day and in a joint statement, the American, British Canadian and European Union representatives in Guyana reminded of the pivotal role that is played by the media and the need to protect freedom of the press in Guyana. The Western Diplomats in their statement said media workers should not be […]
By News Source Guyana on May 2, 2023
Elections, News, Politics
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has granted approval for some 46 political parties, voluntary groups and individuals to contest the upcoming Local Government Elections. In accordance with the Local Authorities (Elections) Act, the Chief Elections Officer (CEO) Vishnu Persaud, has notified the parties, voluntary groups and individuals that their titles, symbols and candidates have been […]
By News Source Guyana on May 2, 2023
News, Politics
The General Secretary of the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC), Lincoln Lewis has issued a call for the Special Parliamentary Select Committee to hold public hearings into the proposed establishment of the National Intelligence Agency and the National Intelligence Bill. The National Intelligence and Security Agency Bill was presented to the National Assembly last Monday […]
By News Source Guyana on May 2, 2023
News, Politics
Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton on Monday called on the Government to respect the rights of workers, as he urged public servants to not allow themselves to be carried away by the hand-outs from the Government, when they deserve much more. He made the comments while addressing the Labour Day Rally hosted by the […]
By News Source Guyana on May 1, 2023
News, Politics
On this Labour Day, the Guyana Public Service Union is demanding that the Government respects the rule of law, be inclusive, desist from its discriminatory posture and involve all stakeholders in decision-making processes. According to the GPSU, workers must remain unified to stand against challenges that are being thrown at them by the government. “The […]
By News Source Guyana on May 1, 2023
News, Politics
Former President Donald Ramotar today warned against factionalism in the trade union movement, telling reporters that such division does not augur well for the working class. He made the comments as there were competing Labour Day marches and rallies again in Georgetown. The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC), the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) along with […]
By News Source Guyana on April 30, 2023
News, Politics
The Sheriff Group of Companies opened the doors to its new private general hospital at Leonora, West Coast Demerara on Saturday, with a plan to offer the highest level of medical care while attracting the best in the medical community. The multi-billion dollar facility, which boasts 150 beds and all of the modern medical equipment […]
By News Source Guyana on April 30, 2023
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
With technological advances such as Artificial Intelligence, changing the legal landscape across the world, Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Judge, Justice Winston Anderson believes that in facing the new frontiers of electronic justice, the legal profession has two options, it can pivot or perish. Justice Anderson made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at […]
By News Source Guyana on April 30, 2023
News, Politics
Former Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Brigadier Godfrey Bess believes that with more opportunities being presented to its members, more young people should enlist in the Guyana Defence Force and be of service to the nation. Brigadier Bess handed over the command of the GDF to new Chief of Staff, Brigadier Omar […]