By News Source Guyana on February 21, 2018
News, Politics
With the Opposition Leader still not offering support for the President’s choices for Chancellor and Chief Justice, the opposition PPP is now claiming that Jagdeo would be willing to offer the reasons for his position if asked to do so. In a statement today, the opposition party said it rejects the contention that the Leader […]
By News Source Guyana on February 20, 2018
News, Politics
A recent visit to Guyana by representatives of the International Maritime Organisation ended with the body roasting the local Maritime Administration over several failures in strengthening and developing agreed maritime programmes and initiatives. News Source has learnt that during the visit, it was pointed out that the local body continues to fail to implement the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 20, 2018
News, Politics
The Government of Guyana has indicated that it remains committed to upholding the Constitution of Guyana and has no plans to do otherwise when it comes to the appointment of the Chancellor and Chief Justice. On Monday evening, the Ministry of the Presidency raised questions over the motives of the statement by the Guyana Bar […]
By News Source Guyana on February 19, 2018
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The Guyana Bar Association on Monday issued a call for the President and the Opposition Leader to work to break the impasse over the appointment of a substantive Chancellor and Chief Justice. In a statement, the GBA said the two leaders need to keep with the spirit and intent of the Constitution go get collaboration on […]
By News Source Guyana on February 18, 2018
News, Politics
On Saturday, President David Granger, traveled to Aishalton in the South Rupununi region to officially launch and open Radio Aishalton. The new radio station falls under the umbrella of the National Communications Network and is part of the government’s drive to establish more community stations that will be linked to the coastland. During the opening […]
By News Source Guyana on February 14, 2018
News, Politics
Senior Counsel Rafiq Khan, was today sworn in as Acting Justice of Appeal. The six-month appointment takes effect from today. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony at State House, President Granger said the appointment will serve to preserve and protect the rights of citizens to equal protection and benefit of the law. “The Government of the Cooperative […]
By News Source Guyana on February 13, 2018
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The Education Ministry has announced that fifth form students from across the country who will be writing their CSEC examinations this year, will first face an English and Mathematics Diagnosis Examination on Wednesday, February 14th and Thursday, February 15th, 2018. The examination that has been prepared by the Ministry of Education will cover the content […]
By News Source Guyana on February 12, 2018
News, Politics
The Minister of State has announced that Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo will undergo by-pass heart surgery tomorrow in the United States. In a statement, the Minister of State, Joe Harmon said Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo recently underwent a routine medical examination in Guyana which revealed that he has some cardiac issues. He was advised to […]
By News Source Guyana on February 9, 2018
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Guyana and Brazil recommitted themselves today to ensure the South American continent remains a zone of peace with respect for territorial sovereignty. The recommitment came during an official State visit by a delegation from Brazil to Guyana which included its Minister of Defence Raul Jungmann and Minister of Justice, Torquato Jardim. President David Granger conferred the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 8, 2018
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Following the Opposition Leader’s decision not to agree to the President’s nominees for the positions of Chancellor and Chief Justice, President David Granger intends to consult his legal advisors before moving forward with the process, but he does not intend to offer new nominees. The President spoke to News Source today and when asked if […]