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The opposition People’s Progressive Party is not happy that Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud believes that the crime situation is politically motivated. Mr. Persaud made the assertion during a recent interview in the Guyana Times. He was quoted as saying that the “political opposition is undermining the efforts of the GPF to fight crime and generating […]
In the face of a pending court battle, the government has been forced to put on paper its reasons for dismissing the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), Rajendra Singh. Singh, through his Attorney Ashton Chase, has written to the government threatening legal action. In the letter dated August 19, […]
Amerindian Heritage Month has now been re-designated ‘Indigenous Heritage Month”. President David Granger made the announcement about the change on Tuesday evening as he launched Heritage Month at the Sophia Exhibition Complex. “We are pleased to be associated with Indigenous Heritage Month, which is dedicated to events and observances to highlight aspects of Indigenous life […]
The Guyana Press Association has issued a warning to the new government not to repeat the mistakes of the past government when it comes to the rights of media workers and press freedom in Guyana. In a statement on Tuesday, the Guyana Press Association (GPA) said it has noted with concern, the recent reports of […]
The government announced reduction in tolls to cross the Berbice River Bridge will not make its September 1 deadline as the Berbice Bridge Company Inc. (BBCI) and the government have failed to resolve their differences in a timely manner. But even in the face of this setback, the government is assuring Guyanese, particularly those who […]
British High Commissioner to Guyana Greg Quinn has responded favorably to the new government’s performance in office over the last three months even as he re-committed to working on matters of mutual interest. In an invited comment on Monday, Quinn told News Source that his personal belief is that the government has done extremely well. “For […]
Former Minister with responsibility for public security under the last PPP government, Clement Rohee on Monday predicted failure for the government’s gun amnesty programme which begins tomorrow. Rohee in his forecast told media operatives that “the gun amnesty is bound to fail” despite having argued favorably for such a programme while holding his ministerial portfolio under […]
The Ministry of Public Security has announced that it is moving ahead with its one month gun amnesty programme and is encouraging holders of illegal firearms, ammunition or explosives to take advantage of the amnesty. In full-page ads in the daily newspapers, the Ministry said it remains concerned about the high number of illegal guns […]
It is not unnatural to dream of leadership. It is not unnatural to imagine what it would be like to govern and put forth policies that have lasting positive consequences on those under your purview. Where the difference lies is in how much we believe it is possible that we are going to get the […]
Opposition Leader and former President Bharrat Jagdeo wants legislation to be introduced that would result in all members of parliament and former Presidents, declaring assets that they might have stashed outside of Guyana. In an interview with News Source, Mr. Jagdeo said there have been many accusations about members of the former government and other […]
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