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President David Granger believes there might be some political mischief afoot with those rice farmers who have been protesting against the government. He told a Friday press conference that the protest is “misplaced.” According to Mr. Granger, the selling of paddy and rice is a private arrangement, “not a government arrangement.” The President reasoned that […]
The new Ambassador of the United States of America, Perry L. Holloway on Friday told President David Granger that the United States stands ready to work with Guyana to eliminate impediments to its national development. The career diplomat presented his credentials to the President on Friday morning at a simple ceremony at the Ministry of the […]
A total of 142 guns were surrendered to the police during the government’s one month pardon, the Guyana Police Force revealed on Thursday. According to a police release, a total of 121 Shotguns were handed in along with ten pistols, seven air rifles, three revolvers and one AK 47 were received by the police. In […]
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali – Hack has returned some over 20 files to the police in connection with the alleged $600 Million fraud which was uncovered at the former Ministry of Public Service under the PPP Civic administration. In a telephone interview with News Source on Thursday, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum […]
The Government of Guyana intends to continue pursuing partnerships with the international community even as it seeks a judicial settlement to the border issue with neighbouring Venezuela. President David Granger said he is now convinced that Guyana now has a more clearly defined place in the international community following his meetings at the United […]
The Ministry of Public Security has announced that the firearm amnesty has been extended. The amnesty period was expected to come to an end yesterday but the government gave the go ahead for an extension. The amnesty will now end on October 14. According to Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan, over 100 guns and […]
The Guyana government is bringing the hammer down on the Chinese construction firm – China Harbor Engineering – which has been contracted to do the expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). Minister within the Ministry of Social Protection, Simona Broomes visited the company on Tuesday following instructions for the company to cease operations […]
The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) used its 21st Biennial Delegates Conference on Wednesday to blast the previous People’s Progressive Party (PPP) government for its relegation of the public service but also to put the new APNU+AFC administration on notice that it will not countenance a situation where it mimics its predecessor, in its treatment […]
As the government’s one-month gun amnesty comes to a close today, Public Security Ministry Khemraj Ramjattan has made a final appeal for holders of illegal firearms and ammunition to surrender them to the police within the remaining hours. Speaking to News Source on Wednesday, Ramjattan said he is also considering an extension of the amnesty, […]
Even as the Guyana Government is getting ready to dispatch new Diplomats to its missions overseas, President David Granger has laid out his expectation for the persons who will take up those posts as High Commissioners, Ambassadors and Consul Generals. Speaking to the media on Tuesday in New York, the President said this is the […]
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