By News Source Guyana on May 1, 2016
News, Politics
With early morning showers hammering downtown Georgetown, the City Council moved in as vendors moved out, to begin the clean up of outside the historic Stabroek Market. Many of the vendors who line the walkway and street outside the market had already packed up their belongings and moved from the area. For those who remained, […]
By News Source Guyana on May 1, 2016
News, Politics
After going their separate ways on labour day for a number of years, the two main trade union bodies and the smaller unions that fall under their umbrella, came together in a unified Labour Day march and rally on Sunday. Walking alongside government ministers, trade union officials representing the Guyana Trade Union Congress and the Federation […]
By News Source Guyana on April 30, 2016
News, Politics
First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, has encouraged donors and well-wishers of the Step by Step Foundation to continue to support the initiatives to build a new school for children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) even as $685,000 has been raised during activities held to mark Autism Month. The First Lady made this appeal in […]
By News Source Guyana on April 30, 2016
News, Politics
President David Granger, on Thursday, presented medals to 120 servicemen of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) at a Medal Presentation Parade, held at the D’urban Park. Braving the heavy rainfall, President Granger presented 60 members of the GDF with the Military Efficiency Medal and the Border Defence Medal, while […]
By News Source Guyana on April 29, 2016
Elections, News, Politics
The new Board of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) held its first press conference on Friday and said it was preparing to challenge radio licences issued by Former President Bharrat Jagdeo even as objections were raised to the ownership of broadcasting licences by political parties. GNBA Chairman Leonard Craig, told reporters that the Board […]
By News Source Guyana on April 29, 2016
News, Politics
As the debate continues regarding political interference in the state media, President David Granger made it clear on Friday that he is not supportive of this kind of behavior. Mr. Granger said his government is committed to the promotion of media professionalism, both in the state and private media. “My administration would not undermine the […]
By News Source Guyana on April 28, 2016
News, Politics
A newly formed ‘Used Tyres Association’ is heading to Parliament with a petition to seek a reversal of a government decision to restrict the importation of used tyres in Guyana. Finance Minister Winston Jordan announced the move as a 2016 budget measure in support of government initiatives towards “greening” of the local economy and protection […]
By News Source Guyana on April 28, 2016
News, Politics
A major clean up exercise that will include the relocation of city vendors around Georgetown will commence from Sunday May 1, 2016. The clean up activities that have been ongoing for several months is being stepped up as Guyana gets ready to welcome thousands of Guyanese home and visitors to its shores for the massive […]
By News Source Guyana on April 28, 2016
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
After serving as Guyana’s Permanent Representative at the United States for several years, career diplomat, Ambassador George Talbott is getting ready for his move to Brazil as the new Guyana Ambassador. Talbott is expected to take up his appointment within the next two months. Speaking to News Source in New York, Mr. Talbott, who began […]
By News Source Guyana on April 28, 2016
News, Politics
Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix has said that the fees for the application and processing of passports have not been increased, refuting claims that costs have moved from $4000 to $15,000. In an invited comment, Minister Felix said that no decision has been taken either by the Government of Guyana or by the Legislative […]