By News Source Guyana on February 24, 2022
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
The Government of Guyana today condemned the violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity by Russia. In a statement issued through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Guyana Government also called for an immediate cessation of Military action. The Government said it is now in consultation with Guyana’s International partners and will […]
By News Source Guyana on February 24, 2022
News, Politics
Four days after the gunning down of Kingston youth, Leon Gittens in his girlfriend’s bedroom, the girlfriend’s father was today charged and remanded to jail for the murder. 44-year-old Shurwayne Brandt who is a US-based Guyanese, appeared before the Chief Magistrate this morning where the murder charge was read to him. He was not required […]
By News Source Guyana on February 23, 2022
News, Politics
While the President of Guyana focused his entire Republic Anniversary address to the nation on building one Guyana, the main Opposition APNU+AFC which represents almost 50% of the country’s population was left off of the invitation list to the official national flag-raising ceremony at parliament buildings. Some opposition members raised the issue on social media […]
By News Source Guyana on February 23, 2022
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As Guyana celebrates its 52nd Republic Anniversary today, the President has issued a call on citizens to change their attitudes to ensure the success of the country. In his address at last evening’s flag-raising ceremony, President Irfaan Ali focused on his concept of the things that are needed to forge One Guyana. He said Guyanese […]
By News Source Guyana on February 22, 2022
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Four days into the search for the three fishermen who were thrown overboard when their fishing trawler flipped over and there is still no sign of the fishermen. However, one of the search teams out in the Atlantic has found a large fishing net that they believe belonged to the trawler that sank. All three […]
By News Source Guyana on February 22, 2022
News, Politics
The People’s National Congress today called on the Guyana government to abandon the gas to shore project and explore other viable options to utilize the country’s natural gas resources. The party’s position was made known today during a Press Conference by PNCR Executive Member, Gary Best, who was responding to an announcement last week by […]
By News Source Guyana on February 22, 2022
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Oil company, SOL Guyana intends to invest a total of US$50 million as part of a five-year development plan that aims to build on the company’s achievements in the local market and support local development. On Monday, the company commissioned its new jetty facility at Rome on the East Bank of Demerara. Construction of the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 21, 2022
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The Noble House Seafood company could face possible sanctions as the search continues for three of its fishermen who have been missing at sea since Saturday after being thrown overboard as their fishing vessel encountered mechanical and other failures. Although the Captain of the vessel called in the distress 18 miles off the coast of […]
By News Source Guyana on February 21, 2022
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Despite removing the national COVID-19 curfew and relaxing several other measures that were aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony today said that the country is still to be fully re-opened. He said such a move will only take place when more persons come forward and get vaccinated. The Health […]
By News Source Guyana on February 20, 2022
News, Politics
Three families are holding out hope and praying for a miracle after receiving news of the sinking of a fishing vessel and their three relatives going missing. The trawler which carries the name “World Friend 307”, reportedly encountered troubles out in the Atlantic early on Saturday morning and sank after flipping over. Captain Harold Damon […]