By News Source Guyana on May 29, 2018
News, Politics
A new Board of Directors of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority was installed this morning with plan to focus more on security and safety of the skies over Guyana. Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Lawrence London returns as the Chairman of the Board. The other members are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Kenneth Jordan, […]
By News Source Guyana on May 28, 2018
News, Politics
Board Members and Officials of the Guyana Public Service Cooperative Credit Union are up in arms following a decision by the Chief Coop Development Officer and the Cooperatives Department to lock them out of their Hadfield Street building as the Department takes over the operations of the Credit Union. An interim Committee will likely be […]
By News Source Guyana on May 25, 2018
News, Politics
Forty-nine women from various fields are among those who will be conferred with National Awards by President David Granger as part of the celebrations of Guyana’s 52nd Independence Anniversary. These persons have been recognised for their outstanding service and sterling contributions toward national development. The awards will be presented at an Investiture ceremony slated to […]
By News Source Guyana on May 25, 2018
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The Ministry of the Presidency has announced that pursuant to powers under Article 188(2) of the Constitution, President David Granger has granted a Presidential Pardon to one (1) woman prisoner, whom he considered fit and proper to receive such pardon. The Presidential Pardon is effective from today in observance of the 52nd Independence Anniversary of […]
By News Source Guyana on May 24, 2018
Crime, News, Politics
The Government’s Chief Spokesman, Minister of State Joe Harmon today made it clear that when it comes to the penalties handed down to persons found guilty of narcotics trafficking, the law is the law. He was at the time responding to questions about the Government’s position on calls for there to be a decriminalizing of […]
By News Source Guyana on May 24, 2018
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As the Rights of the Child Commission continues to advance the interest of Guyanese children, it has expressed concern over the lack of access to secondary education in several areas across the country. RCC’s Chairperson, Ms. Aleema Nasir on Thursday said she was concerned that many communities are still crying out for “a basic thing like access to secondary […]
By News Source Guyana on May 24, 2018
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As part of activities slated for Guyana’s Independence celebrations, local artists are showcasing their products at the Visual Art and Craft Market on Main Street. The event opened on Wednesday morning and will wrap up on Thursday evening. One of the exhibitors, Violet Whitehead, who is the owner of Flower Makers said she hopes to […]
By News Source Guyana on May 23, 2018
Crime, News, Politics
Declaring that he “cannot reverse a decision by a Magistrate”, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo on Wednesday morning said he intends to engage lawmakers across the board, to consider the reforming of laws that criminalize the use of small amounts of marijuana. But the Prime Minister was quick to point out that those reforms may not target the […]
By News Source Guyana on May 23, 2018
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Faced with one of the highest unemployment rates in the region, the Guyana Government on Wednesday held its inaugural Youth Business Summit with the main aim to develop young Guyanese entrepreneurs and reduce youth unemployment. The Summit is attracting a wide cross-section of Guyanese youth from across the country and is poised to change the business and […]
By News Source Guyana on May 21, 2018
Crime, News, Politics
Criminal proceedings in the Magistrate’s Court against former Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh and former Head of the NICIL, Winston Brassington have been halted, with a stay granted by the High Court on Monday. Justice Franklin Holder granted the stay on the Magistrates’ Court process, but it will only remain in effect until the substantial fixed […]