Politics

Student preparing for CXC exams among latest COVID deaths

A 17-year-old student from the Covent Gardens Secondary School who was preparing for the CXC examinations is among the latest Coronavirus-related deaths in the country. The Ministry of Health today reported that 7 new deaths have been recorded with the oldest being 78 and the youngest being the 17-year-old.  News Source understands that the teenager […]

Government will not take blame for City Council’s mismanagement of Georgetown – President Ali

In response to recent statements by the Mayor of Georgetown about the Central Government withholding resources from the municipality, President Irfaan Ali this afternoon said he will not allow the Government to be blamed for the mismanagement of the City by the Georgetown City Council. City Mayor Ubraj Narine has complained that the Government has […]

Another COVID-19 cash grant Not Likely -VP Jagdeo

Admitting that the administration of the COVID-19 $25,000 cash grant initiative was difficult, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has indicated that it is unlikely that the government will offer a second cash grant. During a recent press conference, Mr. Jagdeo said there were a number of issues during the first exercise which is still ongoing. He […]

GWI hit with $29.8 Million wire transfer fraud

The Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) has called in the Police after more than $29.8 million was deducted from the company’s account and transferred to two accounts in the United States. In a statement, GWI said the fraud was unearthed by its Finance Department during the reconciliation of the accounts for the month of march. It […]

GDF ranks to face sanctions for refusing COVID-19 vaccines

Although the Government has made it clear that the COVID-19 vaccines are not mandatory, the Guyana Defence Force through its Central Management Committee has made a decision to institute sanctions against those officers and ranks who are refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. In an internal memo issued to Commanders this afternoon from the Force’s […]

Paul Slowe plans vigorous fight against “false charges”

Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired Assistant Police Commissioner, Paul Slowe has indicated through his Attorney Selwyn Pieters that he intends to fight the “false charges” that have been filed against him. In a release issued on Friday, Slowe through Attorney-at-Law, Selwyn Pieters, Mr. Slowe said the allegations against him and his colleagues of […]