By News Source Guyana on April 23, 2019
News, Politics
The International Air Transportation Association in a terse statement this evening, has roasted the Cheddi Jagan International Airport over the inconvenience being suffered by passengers because of the manual payment of airport fees during departures and arrivals. In its statement, the international body issued a call for immediate dialogue with the management of Cheddi Jagan […]
By News Source Guyana on April 23, 2019
News, Politics
The Government Ministers who earlier this month announced their resignations because of their dual citizenship will officially be giving up their portfolios and seats in parliament this week. President David Granger chaired today’s Cabinet meeting and News Source understands that he will make an announcement before Friday’s Parliamentary sitting. Although the Government announced the resignation […]
By News Source Guyana on April 23, 2019
News, Opinions, Politics
A pedestrian has become the latest road accident victim in Guyana. The Guyana Police Force reported today that at around 10:45 this morning, 30-year-old Stanley Bronne, reportedly walked onto the main roadway at #11 village from behind a parked vehicle and was struck down by a motor car. Reports state that the man was struck […]
By News Source Guyana on April 18, 2019
News, Politics
After complaining that the International Court of Justice did not have jurisdiction to hear the border case filed by Guyana, the Government of Venezuela continues to not recognise the Court. In a statement today, the Foreign Affairs Ministry announced that it has asked the Court to move ahead with oral hearings at the earliest possible […]
By News Source Guyana on April 17, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo was this morning visited by two investigators of the Guyana Police Force, who sought a response from him in relation to statements that were made by him at a rally at Babu John, Berbice. Mr. Jagdeo was told that complaints were filed against some of the contents of his speech, especially […]
By News Source Guyana on April 16, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
The Ministry of the Presidency, the Guyana Police Force and the People’s National Congress Reform, all found themselves today refuting statements by the opposition People’s Progressive Party that the Police Force had been given instructions by the Government and the PNC to arrest Opposition Leader Jagdeo on his return to Guyana. The PPP statement, which […]
By News Source Guyana on April 11, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
The Presidential Candidate for the People’s Progressive Party, Irfaan Ali, today declared that he is an “honest candidate” and all of his qualifications are authentic and could be verified. Since being elected to the position of Presidential Candidate by his party, questions have swirled about the academic qualifications for the former Housing Minister under the […]
By News Source Guyana on April 10, 2019
News, Politics
Low cost US airline, Jet Blue, has approved a plan to begin scheduled service to Guyana. Airline staff members were today informed about the decision by the company’s Chief Executive Officer. According to reports, the airline intends to have dedicated aircraft for the Guyana service when it begins. The service is likely to be launched […]
By News Source Guyana on April 10, 2019
News, Politics
Mayor of Georgetown, Ubraj Narine, today said he will have to seek the approval of the City Council before he releases the names of those businesses that owe the municipality hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes. His statement comes on the heels of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce requesting that it be provided with […]
By News Source Guyana on April 9, 2019
News, Politics
Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan has indicated that the Police Force will continue to enforce the law governing noise nuisance, but he also believes Police officers should be sensitive when persons are hosting events or bars are open and there is no noise nuisance. Some bar owners have been complaining about Police Officers turning up […]