By News Source Guyana on March 26, 2025
News, Politics
The investigation into the death of Fireman Voshaun Manbodh at the Georgetown Hospital has revealed several systemic errors on the part of the hospital and its staff. The fireman who was injured in the Mae’s School Fire passed away at the Georgetown Hospital three days after being admitted there with multiple injures. The investigating team, […]
By News Source Guyana on March 26, 2025
News, Politics
A post-mortem examination has been ordered to determine the cause of death of a woman who was found dead in a room at the Sunflower Hotel on South Road this morning. There is no foul play suspected, and according to staff at the hotel, the woman had complained of feeling unwell over the course of […]
By News Source Guyana on March 25, 2025
Health, News, Politics
President Irfaan Ali today announced the extension of the National Healthcare Initiative for another five years. The move is being done in collaboration with the Mount Sinai Health System and the Hess Corporation. Mount Sinai is an internationally recognized healthcare provider. Noting that significant improvements in the quality of healthcare and access to healthcare are already being […]
By News Source Guyana on March 25, 2025
News, Politics
The 2020 Election Fraud Trial continued today with American Chamber of Commerce-Guyana (AMCHAM) Observer, Rosalinda Rasul telling the Court that observers and agents of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and a number of the small parties were at the center of the chaos that unfolded during the tabulation of the Region 4 Statements of Poll […]
By News Source Guyana on March 25, 2025
News, Politics
The US Embassy in Georgetown has issued a warning to holders of US non-immigrant (visitors) visa that they could face a permanent ban from entering the US if they have been found to overstay their time. In a statement on its Facebook page, the Embassy stated that any person who overstays their US visa could […]
By News Source Guyana on March 25, 2025
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
Guyana has made a call for there to be a reformed and adaptable United Nations (UN) peace operations architecture, citing increased conflicts globally. At a UN Security Council meeting, Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, noted that the maintenance of international peace and security remains a core function of the United […]
By News Source Guyana on March 24, 2025
News, Politics
The Working People’s Alliance today expressed its concern over the silence of the Guyana Elections Commission as the country is preparing for General and Regional Elections this year. At a press conference today, the Co-Leader of the WPA, Dr. David Hinds said even the recent public chiding of the GECOM Legal Counsel by the Chief […]
By News Source Guyana on March 24, 2025
News, Politics
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has promised a ‘glorious’ second term in office, should the PPP Civic be re-elected at this year’s elections. He told party supporters and members on Sunday that the ground work has already been set for transformation in every sector. In a campaign style speech at Babu Jaan, Corentyne, Mr. Jagdeo served […]
By News Source Guyana on March 23, 2025
News, Politics
As members and supporters of the People’s Progressive Party gathered at the Babu Jaan Memorial Site to commemorate the birth anniversary of the party’s late founder, Dr. Cheddi Jagan, President Irfaan Ali announced that from the 1st August 2025, commuters using the Demerara Harbour Bridge, the Berbice Bridge and the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge in Linden will […]
By News Source Guyana on March 21, 2025
Business, News, Politics
The Caribbean’s oldest business chamber, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) elected its first female President today after being in existence for 136 years. Managing Director of Dynotech Construction Chemicals and former Vice President of the Chamber, Kathy Smith, has been elected President of the GCCI. She replaces businessman, Kester Hutson, and will […]