 |   |  |  |
Though the Government intends to sign an energy-related Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of India, it has signed no agreement so far with the South Asian country or any other country with regards to sale of its crude or the exploration and development of its remaining oil blocks, according to Vice President, Bharrat […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has denied that the Government had any involvement in the demolition of the People’s National Congress’ Region 9 office, although he maintains that the building was being illegally occupied by the Opposition party. At a press conference today, the Vice President said the building really belongs to the state, although it […]
Almost five years since he was first charged for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a child below the age of 16, High School teacher, Coen Jackson has been cleared of all of the remaining charges following a decision of the complainant to no longer proceed with the complaint, thereby withdrawing her allegations. The matter […]
The number of deaths as a result of road accidents in Guyana continue to climb. A 38-year-old man died on the spot today after losing control of his motorcar and crashing into culvert just off the roadway at Bell Vue on the West Bank of Demerara. The accident occurred around 10:30 this morning. The dead […]
Maintaining that there is a shortage of foreign currency in Guyana, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry has registered its dissastisfaction with the response of the Bank of Guyana to the currency shortage. The GCCI said the bank has showcased a lack of action, vision and modern financial policies to improve access to financing […]
Describing the demolition of the PNC Reform (PNCR) Regional Office in Lethem as an “act of state terrorism”, party officials said the illegal removal and destruction of their property will be challenged in the Courts. The party has also dispatched a note to the Diplomatic Community. In justifying the demolition exercise, the Regional Executive Officer […]
The Office of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) in Lethem, Region Nine was dismantled during the wee hours of this morning. According to the Regional Executive Officer (CEO) Karl Singh, the building, which housed the PNCR’s Office for more than 45 years, is owned by the State, and several notices were sent to the […]
The Government is preparing to take amendments to the National Assembly for the further strengthening of Guyana’s anti-money laundering legislation. During his weekly television programme, “Issues in the News”, Attorney General Anil Nandlall referenced recent meetings with officials from the Regional Security System. He said the meetings were productive and the officials pointed to a […]
The Consumer Affairs Commission is encouraging persons to be extremely careful when they are purchasing cars. In a statement, the Consumer rights body said it continues to receive valid complaints from concerned consumers after their purchase of vehicles. The Consumer Affairs Commission is now encouraging car shoppers to get a mechanic to check the vehicles […]
Two days after a newborn baby boy was found abandoned near a canal in Recess, Mahaicony, his teenage mother has been located. The young woman who has been identified as a teenager is currently hospitalised and receiving counseling. In a brief telephone interview with News Source today, Commander of Region 5, Senior Superintendent Kurleigh Simon […]
 |
