By News Source Guyana on May 29, 2019
News, Politics
The Governor of the Bank of Guyana has written to the Chief Executive Officer of Republic Bank (Guyana) asking that the Central Bank be provided with all of the information regarding issues that the Bank continues to face with some of the accounts of its customers. Over the past several weeks, scores of Republic Bank […]
By News Source Guyana on May 29, 2019
News, Politics
Guyana has started preparations for an official state visit of the President of Ghana. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be hosted by President David Granger and during the visit, Guyana and Ghana will sign a number of agreements to tighten existing relations and also to strengthen new relations for the oil sector. President Granger […]
By News Source Guyana on May 28, 2019
News, Politics
With the operations of the Canawaima ferry suspended to facilitate repairs, the Management of the Guyana Suriname Ferry Service has announced that there will be a temporary relief for persons who have to cross between the two countries. In a statement today, management announced that the M.B Sandaka will be in operation from May 31, […]
By News Source Guyana on May 27, 2019
Crime, News, Politics
Jamaican Reggae Superstar Buju Banton is urging the youths of Guyana to reject violence and turn to a life of more harmony. During his “I am legend” concert on Saturday night, Banton told the over 24,000 people gathered at the National Stadium that Guyana’s youths should not embrace violence. He said “years ago Guyana was […]
By News Source Guyana on May 26, 2019
News, Politics
The US Government, through its Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, has extended Independence Anniversary Greetings to the Government and People of Guyana. In the statement, Mr. Pompeo reminded that the United States and Guyana have been friends and partners for decades. He said the US commends and encourages Guyana’s continued leadership on matters of regional […]
By News Source Guyana on May 26, 2019
News, Politics
President David Granger has granted Presidential pardons to two women prisoners, who were both serving time behind bars for non-violent offences and were nearing the completion of their sentencing. 40-year-old Bibi Parjohn and 30-year-old Unique Hope will be released from prison today in observance of Guyana’s 53rd Independence anniversary, according to a release from the […]
By News Source Guyana on May 24, 2019
News, Politics
The Government and the Guyana Public Service Union have agreed to establish a High-level Committee on the Public Service in Guyana. The Committee is expected to be in place by the 1st June. The decision to form the Committee came on Thursday during a meeting between President David Granger and a Government team and the […]
By News Source Guyana on May 23, 2019
News, Politics
With the opposition PPP still boycotting sittings of the National Assembly, the Government went ahead and approved the $3.4 Billion for the Guyana Elections Commission for the hosting of the next national elections in Guyana. Finance Minister Winston Jordan told the National Assembly this afternoon that the provision is not in anticipation of any ruling […]
By News Source Guyana on May 23, 2019
News, Politics
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, who is chairing his party’s manifesto committee, today offered a glance at some of the commitments and promises that his party will be making at the next elections. Mr. Jagdeo backed up his Presidential Candidate’s position that the PPP would create 50,000 new jobs once elected to office. The party will […]
By News Source Guyana on May 22, 2019
News, Politics
While admitting that he is still to file all of his declarations with the Integrity Commission, President David Granger today made it clear that it is a rule of his Cabinet that all Ministers should comply and make their declarations known to the Constitutional body. The President said “as far as the Cabinet is concerned […]