By News Source Guyana on March 10, 2023
Elections, News, Politics
The Chairman of the Joint Services, Brigadier Godfrey Bess today reminded and assured the nation that irrespective of its ethnic composition, the Joint Services of Guyana is an apolitical institution and will continue to uphold the noble position of service to the people of Guyana. The statement from Brigadier Bess came in response to a […]
By News Source Guyana on March 10, 2023
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
The Government of Guyana today signed a US$35.4M contract for the implementation of an electronic identification system that would be used for the issuance of work permits and resident identification. The contract was signed with the Veridos company, which is a Germany-based company that specializes in integrated identity solutions. At the signing ceremony at State […]
By News Source Guyana on March 10, 2023
News, Politics
The US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch believes that Guyanese teachers deserve to be fairly compensated for their job. She made the comments at the opening of the Women and Girls Summit on Thursday, while advocating for women in the Public and Private Sectors to play an even greater role as Guyana undergoes major economic, […]
By News Source Guyana on March 9, 2023
News, Politics
The Guyana Women and Girls’ Summit opened this morning with Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud announcing the Government’s intention to train an additional 6,000 women under its flagship programme – Women’s Investment and Innovation Network (WIIN) – with the primary objective of helping women achieve financial independence. The WIIN Training […]
By News Source Guyana on March 9, 2023
Crime, News, Politics
A 44-year-old Haslington woman, who is a housewife, was charged today for alleged acts of terrorism, in relation to the protests against the Police back in 2022 and the looting of stalls at Mon Repos. The accused, Robin Simon, was not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge of Acts of terrorism. She […]
By News Source Guyana on March 9, 2023
Elections, News, Politics
The Guyana Elections Commission has announced the 17th April, 2023 as Nomination Day for all parties, organisations and individuals that intend to contest this year’s local government elections. In an advertisement carried in today’s local newspapers, the Elections Commission also announced that those desirious of participating in the elections have up to 21 days before […]
By News Source Guyana on March 9, 2023
Crime, News, Politics
Less than a week after he protested the demolition of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Regional Office in Lethem, the Region’s former Regional Executive Officer (REO), Carl Parker found himself before the Lethem Magistrate’s Court yesterday, charged with damaged to property, and threatening language. Another Party member, Godfrey Williams was also charged with damaging […]
By News Source Guyana on March 9, 2023
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
Three Venezuelan men, who are susepected to be river “pirates”, were arrested by local law enforcement off the coast of Guyana at Waini Point in the North West District on Tuesdayt. The arrests followed reports of Guyanese fishermen being attacked and robbed. The Venezuelan nationals were nabbed with two shotguns and an arrow and bow. […]
By News Source Guyana on March 8, 2023
News, Politics
With an estimated gas reserve of approximately 17 trillion cubic feet, Guyana is now looking to monetize that natural resource, as it hopes to one day become a major producer and exporter of associated gas, the Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo has announced. Speaking on Guyana’s Energy Sector at an Energy Conference in Texas, the Vice […]
By News Source Guyana on March 8, 2023
News, Politics
The Guyana Government has inked three major loan agreements with the Inter- American Development Bank for investments in the transport and health sectors, as well as to support Guyana’s economic competitiveness. The agreement was signed by Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh and the IDB’s President, Ian Goldfajn. The Bank will be providing US$117 million to […]