By News Source Guyana on March 10, 2022
Crime, News, Politics
While expressing satisfaction with the work of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) over the past years, President Irfaan Ali said he believes much more needs to be done, especially in the area of crime-fighting. Speaking during the opening of the Force’s Annual Officers Conference this morning, President Ali noted that with the transformation taking place […]
By News Source Guyana on March 10, 2022
Crime, News, Politics
Acting Police Commissioner Nigel Hoppie this morning revealed that while the Police Force continues to implement various programmes and initiatives to aid in the development of the officers who serve, it continues to face a problem with those who run afoul of the law. During the opening of the annual Police Officers’ Conference this morning, […]
By News Source Guyana on March 9, 2022
News, Politics
High Court Judge Gino Persaud this afternoon dismissed an application by Attorney General Anil Nandlall for the case filed by the former Police Service Commission against the President’s decision to suspend the Commission members to be thrown out. The Attorney-General wanted the substantive case dismissed since the life of the Police Service Commission which filed […]
By News Source Guyana on March 9, 2022
News, Politics
The Government of Guyana is looking to build and develop partnerships with private health institutions locally and internationally. On Tuesday, a team from the renowned Mount Sinai Hospital in the United States met with President Irfaan Ali and senior members of the Government. The President told the visiting group that the Government is looking to […]
By News Source Guyana on March 9, 2022
News, Politics
Although longtime PNC Reform member and economist Carl Greenidge is the choice of the PNC Leader to take up one of two parliamentary seats to become available later this month, sources close to Mr. Greenidge have indicated to News Source that it is unlikely that he would take up the parliamentary seat if it is […]
By News Source Guyana on March 9, 2022
News, Politics
With two seats becoming available on the Opposition side in the National Assembly later this month, PNC Reform Leader Aubrey Norton who will be taking up one of the seats, would like to see longtime party member and economist Carl Greenidge taking up the other seat. Mr. Norton who is currently in New York for […]
By News Source Guyana on March 8, 2022
News, Politics
Guyanese motorists are about to feel more pressure at the pump as gas prices are being increased as a result of the global increase in oil prices. SOL Service stations in Guyana today increased their prices to $246 per litre from $209. In a statement, the company said it has been monitoring the impact of […]
By News Source Guyana on March 8, 2022
News, Politics
President Irfaan Ali has commended women for their contributions to society in his message on International Women’s Day. The President in a short message said the contributions of women are invaluable and they continue to pave the way in building the country. “And I do want to salute all women, in Guyana, the region and […]
By News Source Guyana on March 8, 2022
News, Politics
Attorney General Anil Nandlall is hoping that the amendments to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, which is currently before a Parliamentary Special Select Committee find favour with the Opposition and other stakeholders. The bill which was piloted by the AG seeks to remove custodial sentences for the possession of less than 30 grammes […]
By News Source Guyana on March 8, 2022
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
Guyana today submitted its memorial on the merits of its case against Venezuela which is before the International Court. The submission of the documents was required by International Court of Justice (ICJ) following its December 18 2020 decision which established its jurisdiction to hear the matter. In 2018, the UN Secretary General referred the matter […]