By News Source Guyana on March 29, 2021
Crime, News, Politics
Hours after former drug convict, Roger Khan called out the Guyana Police Force over its investigation of the execution of his close friend, Ricardo Fagundes, the Police Force responded, claiming that the investigations have not been compromised. “From the outset, the Guyana Police Force states that the investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of […]
By News Source Guyana on March 29, 2021
News, Politics
Describing his executed friend as more of a son than a friend or associate, former convicted drug-trafficker Shaheed Roger Khan, has sounded an alarm for justice for Ricardo Fagundes aka “Paper Shorts”. Speaking at the funeral service for the late biker and gold dealer who was killed in a hail of bullets last Sunday, Khan […]
By News Source Guyana on March 29, 2021
News, Politics
A 30-year-old woman is among the latest Coronavirus related deaths in Guyana. The woman was one of two deaths recorded yesterday, the other is a 78-year-old man. The COVID-19 death toll in Guyana has now reached 227. A total of 96 new cases were recorded yesterday with the majority of those new cases in Regions […]
By News Source Guyana on March 28, 2021
News, Politics
Award winning psalmist and gospel singer, Samuel Medas, captured Guyana’s 2021 Soca Monarch crown on Saturday night by taking the entire country back to the “Stadium”, declaring that “inside is nah fuh we”. Medas also walked away with the Best Newcomer Award. The Soca Monarch competition was held virtually and broadcast on social media and […]
By News Source Guyana on March 28, 2021
News, Politics
President Irfaan Ali’s Phagwah Day Message “On behalf of my family and I, I extend greetings to all Guyanese, but especially to our Hindu brothers and sisters, on this joyous occasion of Phagwah. This is one of the country’s most colourful and cheerful festivals. It is enjoyed by persons of all ethnic persuasions and marked […]
By News Source Guyana on March 28, 2021
News, Politics
Statement from Leader of the Opposition Joe Harmon, on the occasion of Phagwah. “I take this opportunity to extend greetings on behalf of the Parliamentary Opposition APNU+AFC Coalition, to all Guyanese, particularly, our Hindu brothers and sisters as we celebrate this joyous festival of Phagwah or Holi. Holi, the festival of colours, is celebrated each […]
By News Source Guyana on March 28, 2021
News, Politics
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has announced the appointment of a new General Manager for the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation. Electrical Engineer, Wayne Watson is the new General Manager. In a statement, Mr. Edghill said the appointment was made following the recommendation of the Board of the company. Mr. Watson is the holder of a […]
By News Source Guyana on March 26, 2021
News, Politics
As Guyanese prepare for two back to back holiday weekends, Health officials are pleading with them to be cautious and avoid large crowds and gatherings as the Coronavirus cases in the country continues to climb. The Ministry of Health reported today that 109 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the past 24 hours. There […]
By News Source Guyana on March 26, 2021
News, Politics
Longtime Trade Unionist and Member of Parliament for the governing People’s Progressive Party, Seepaul Narine has been elected President of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union, (GAWU). Mr. Narine previously served as General Secretary of the Union. The post of President of the union became vacant last year with the passing of long-standing President, […]
By News Source Guyana on March 25, 2021
News, Politics
The need for the structuring of various aspects and responsibilities of the Guyana Fire Service was highlighted today as senior officers of the Fire Service gathered for their annual conference. New Fire Chief Kalamadeen Edoo told the other senior Fire Officers that they will all have to look at improving the Fire Service and its […]