By News Source Guyana on October 19, 2021
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
Guyana Day at the Dubai Expo was more than just showcasing Guyana’s rich culture. It also served as a welcoming guide to investing in Guyana and President Irfaan Ali used his address to the international exposition in Dubai to encourage investors to begin looking closer at Guyana. During his address, the President explained that Guyana […]
By News Source Guyana on October 18, 2021
News, Politics
Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony sounded the alarm on the high number of HIV-positive persons in Guyana who have not made themselves available to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Dr. Anthony said there are too many HIV-positive persons who have been shying away from getting vaccinated and that decision is putting their lives at risk if […]
By News Source Guyana on October 18, 2021
News, Politics
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo who traveled to Ghana as part of bilateral cooperation efforts between Guyana and Ghana has stated that Guyana will use Ghana’s experience in the oil and gas sector to ensure that Guyana’s petroleum resources are properly developed. Mr. Jagdeo wrapped up his three-day visit to the West African country today. During […]
By News Source Guyana on October 18, 2021
Crime, News, Politics
Former Police Sergeant, Colin Bailey who was freed of a murder charge related to the death of his wife after the Prosecution admitted that it had no evidence against him is getting ready to file a lawsuit against the State of Guyana. Bailey spent over five years on remand in various prisons. Back in 2016, […]
By News Source Guyana on October 15, 2021
News, Politics
A student of the Success Elementary School has topped the country in this year’s National Grade Six Assessment examinations. A number of students from the same school have captured many of the other top positions. The top student, Nirvana Wimal gained 524 marks out of a possible 527 marks. A total of 39 students shared […]
By News Source Guyana on October 15, 2021
News, Politics
A tragic incident at the Kamarang Airstrip in Region Seven has left a villager dead and a pilot in custody. At around 2:55 this afternoon, just after an Air Services Cessna 208 aircraft landed at the Kamarang airstrip and was being parked, a villager ran towards the plane and was caught in the propeller. He […]
By News Source Guyana on October 15, 2021
News, Politics
There has been a marginal increase in the number of students who will be heading to Queens College, The Bishops High School, and other top schools this year than in previous years. The announcement was made by Education Minister, Priya Manickchand today as she released the National Grade Six Assessment Examination results. 18,821 pupils wrote […]
By News Source Guyana on October 15, 2021
Crime, News, Politics
The former Chairman of the Police Service Commission Paul Slowe filed a criminal complaint against Attorney General Anil Nandlall today at the Brickdam Police station. Mr. Slowe’s complaint is in relation to alleged statements made by the Attorney General about him on an NCN television programme that was streamed on social media. Mr. Slowe believes […]
By News Source Guyana on October 15, 2021
Crime, News, Politics
Former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Slowe appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates Court this morning to answer charges that were filed against him while he was out of Guyana. Mr. Slowe returned to the country yesterday. When he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to make his way […]
By News Source Guyana on October 14, 2021
News, Politics
Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon called out the Government today for prioritizing issues related to Guyana Sugar Corporation while leaving Public Servants to fend for themselves as the cost-of-living skyrockets. The Government recently announced a $250,000 grant for sugar workers who lost their jobs when the APNU+AFC government closed some sugar estates. The one-off grant is […]