By News Source Guyana on October 1, 2015
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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 […]
By News Source Guyana on October 1, 2015
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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 […]
By News Source Guyana on October 1, 2015
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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 […]
By News Source Guyana on October 1, 2015
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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 […]
By News Source Guyana on September 30, 2015
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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 […]
By News Source Guyana on September 30, 2015
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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, […]
By News Source Guyana on September 30, 2015
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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 […]
By News Source Guyana on September 29, 2015
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Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday afternoon delivered an address to the 70th United Nations General Assembly in New York but while he championed the need for peace across the world, he had little to say about the ongoing Guyana/Venezuela Border controversy. Brushing over the matter, Maduro extended appreciation to UN Secretary General, Ban Ki […]
By News Source Guyana on September 29, 2015
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Over 70 Guyanese nationals gathered outside the United Nations headquarters on Tuesday morning in support of President David Granger and his government’s position against the Venezuela’s claim to Guyana’s territory. Chanting the words of Dave Martin’s “Not a Blade of Grass”, the protesters made known their objections to Venezuela’s claim. Well known Guyanese designer Roger […]
By News Source Guyana on September 29, 2015
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by Gordon Moseley at UN Headquarters in New York In his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly, President David Granger called on the international body to do more than just monitor conflicts that affect small states like Guyana. He said the United Nations must act in the interest of those small states. “Guyana […]