 |   |  |  |
The Guyana Police Force is rejecting claims that the government’s gun amnesty programme was a failure and in a statement on Wednesday labeled the initiative “a huge success.” The amnesty, which was extended on September 30 by 14 days, ends today. As of yesterday (October 13), a total of 171 firearms were surrendered to the […]
Despite mounting criticism even from many of its supporters, the David Granger led administration is continuing to defend its decision to give increases of 10% to 50% in salaries to Ministers and all Members of Parliament. Minister of State, Joe Harmon who last week declared that the Government had no apologies for the move, was […]
Despite ongoing efforts by the Government and the Police Force to arrest the crime problem, the situation remains worrying in Guyana. The Guyana Police Force on Tuesday released its latest crime statistics which have revealed that serious crimes are up by 10%, when compared to the same period back in 2014. “A total of 114 […]
The United States Embassy in Georgetown has been increasing the number of non-immigrant visas that are granted to Guyanese nationals. In an interview with News Source at the U.S Embassy on Friday, Ambassador Perry Holloway said that based on recent figures, 60% of the persons who apply for a visitors visa in Guyana are successful […]
Political Activist and Professor, Dr. David Hinds in a weekend column has taken the five- month-old APNU+AFC government to task over its recent move to raise the salaries for members of government and Parliament by up to 50%. He is questioning whether the government has lost touch with reality in just five months. Hinds, like […]
An investigative team from the UN Secretary General’s office will arrive in Guyana tomorrow to begin talks with the Guyana government on the border controversy involving neighbouring Venezuela. UN Secretary General Ban-Ki-Moon made a brief stop at Guyana’s Cheddi Jagan Airport on Sunday afternoon and held discussions with Guyana’s Vice President and Minister of Foreign […]
Government has expressed dissatisfaction with the way in which mining is done in Guyana, especially the damage to the environment, and is taking steps to correct this. “Mining is a worthy occupation, endeavour … but I believe it is not being carried out in the best ways possible, so Government is not satisfied, especially the […]
With the Drug Enforcement Agency of the United States getting ready to have its office in Guyana permanently staffed, the US Ambassador to Guyana has indicated that his government is prepared to assist Guyana with specialized equipment to further tackle the narco trafficking problem through the country’s airports. Over the years, there have been a […]
Former Prime Minister of Guyana, Sam Hinds is “deeply hurt” by recent statements made by Minister of State Joe Harmon, accusing Ministers under the former PPP government of “thiefing money all over the place”. Harmon made the statement to journalists as he sought to justify salary increases for Government ministers. In a letter to the press, […]
by Gordon Moseley With a resumé that showcases a wealth of experience in tackling drug trafficking on the global stage, the new United States Ambassador to Guyana, believes that for Guyana to gain more successes in tackling the problem, there must be clear political will. In an exclusive interview inside the US Embassy in Georgetown, Ambassador […]
 |
