By News Source Guyana on February 28, 2017
Elections, News, Politics
With the President and the Opposition still to find common ground over the qualifications for the Elections Commission Chairman job, the outgoing Chairman of GECOM, Dr. Steve Surujbally believes that whoever is chosen must be “fit and proper” for the job in keeping with the Constitutional requirements. He said if that person comes with a […]
By News Source Guyana on February 28, 2017
News, Politics
-by Handel Duncan- Several issues were raised Monday afternoon when the Public Accounts Committee of the National Assembly held a special meeting. Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, Irfaan Ali said the meeting was part of the PAC’s oversight based on the examination of the Auditor General’s report of the Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs) for […]
By News Source Guyana on February 27, 2017
News, Politics
As U.S President Donald Trump appears to moving ahead with a strict immigration policy, the Director of Guyana’s Foreign Service Institute, Ambassador Ronald Austin is convinced that Mr. Trump’s immigration decisions, “will have an immediate impact on our lives.” Speaking at a briefing session with staff members of the Foreign Service Institute, Ambassador Austin said “We […]
By News Source Guyana on February 17, 2017
News, Politics
The Government of Guyana is moving to roll out its substantial housing project. Minister of State, Joe Harmon announced on Friday that Cabinet through an application from the Minister of Communities Ronald Bulkan has given its approval for the construction of some 758 Housing Units in regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10. […]
By News Source Guyana on February 17, 2017
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
The 15 Heads of Government of CARICOM have all renewed their commitment to work towards the realisation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). This is according to Chair of the Community, President David Granger. He made the statement following a caucus on day one of the 28th Inter-session Meeting of the Conference of Heads of […]
By News Source Guyana on February 16, 2017
News, Politics
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), in an effort to expand its services to the Guyanese population has rehabilitated over 300 fire hydrants in Georgetown, to create greater access to adequate water supply for the fire service during emergencies. Chief Executive Officer, (CEO), Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Dr. Richard Van West-Charles at the opening of a […]
By News Source Guyana on February 16, 2017
News, Politics
The Georgetown City Council is now being called upon to show cause why its parking meter contract with Smart City Solutions should not be quashed. Chief Justice (ag) Yonette Cummings-Edwards today granted an Order nisi of certiorari asking the City Council to show cause why its decision to enter into an agreement with Smart City Solutions and […]
By News Source Guyana on February 16, 2017
News, Politics
The Movement Against Parking Meters, hosted its third protest against the introduction of the parking meter project outside City Hall today. A large crowd gathered once again to make known their disapproval with the City Council’s awarding of a contract to the Smart City Solutions company to introduce parking meters in Georgetown. They maintain that […]
By News Source Guyana on February 15, 2017
News, Politics
With oil production on the horizon and increased gold production taking place, Guyana is aiming to become a member of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) by the end of 2017 and as part of that move, the Guyana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative – Multi-Stakeholder Group (G-EITI MSG) was launched today. To become an EITI […]
By News Source Guyana on February 15, 2017
News, Politics
Persons who are found to have been sharing pornographic materials of students will be dealt with by the Education Ministry, following ongoing investigations. This was according to Minister within Education Ministry, Nicolette Henry, who made the announcement during a visit to several schools across Georgetown to engage students on the matter. The schools visited are […]