A small single engine medical evacuation plane that belongs to a US Medical Missionary group, crashed this evening as it was heading towards Georgetown from the town of Mabaruma. News Source understands that the pilot alerted Air Traffic control moments after the crash. There are other survivors on board, Aviation sources told News Source. The…
‘We have a vision’
— gov’t ministers talk up plans to develop Guyana — warn hinterland residents of PPP propaganda GOVERNMENT ministers have appealed to Hiawa, Region Nine residents to not be misled by false rumours being peddled by the opposition which seek to create ethnic division and stall the development plans of the current administration. On Sunday, continuing
Bible student charged with rape
A 25-year-old Theology student of a Bible College was on Monday charged for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman. Samuel Whaul of Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan and was not required to plea to the charge when it was read in-camera. It is alleged that on October 25, 2018,…
Brandon edges his way to back to back Soca Monarch crown
Early on Sunday morning, the National Park erupted in cheers as Linden’s Brandon Harding was announced as the winner of the 2019 Soca Monarch crown. This marked a back to back win for the singer who insisted that he party “Alone” for the soca crown, but brought out all the stops with full back up…
CJ misdirected herself
…former CCJ judge knocks ruling that government must resign immediately …insists administration continuance in office constitutional …says articles 106 (6) and 106 (7) must be read conjunctively FORMER Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Professor Duke Pollard, has asserted that President David Granger’s government is in full compliance with the constitution of Guyana
‘Mighty Believer’ wins Calypso Crown with ‘Guyana must be a paradise’
The National Park Tarmac was almost filled to capacity on Friday night for the finals of the 2019 calypso competition. Eleven finalists competed to the delight of the crowd who cheered the well written and composed songs. Kenroy Fraser, who goes by the stage name, “The Mighty Believer” took the Calypso Crown with an ode…
Guyanese man in Canada to be charged for murder of 11-year-old daughter on her birthday
NATIONAL POST – The alarms rang out in the middle of the night, triggered by a mother’s urgent pleas to police to save her daughter hours after she celebrated her 11th birthday. Many jolted awake by the ringing of an Amber Alert hoped Riya Rajkumar, who was last seen with her father, would be found…
‘MASH’ REMAINS OURS
MASHRAMANI will be celebrated next week. Marching around the corner just after the December festivities, ‘Mash’ brings with it a certain excitement that gets the Guyanese in high spirits. Indeed, Mashramani serves as Guyana’s very own carnival, and is mixed with Guyanese elements that make it unique to our home. The steel pan, mixed with
Man, pregnant girlfriend remanded on fraud charges
A 57-year-old man and his pregnant 19-year-old girlfriend appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly Friday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, accused of swindling monies from persons with the promise of obtaining house lots for them. Rajeshwar Persaud called Raj Persaud and Renika Rajbance, who is currently seven months pregnant, were nabbed by police after being on…
President to meet with Opposition Leader on any national issue
President David Granger is ready to meet with the Leader of the Opposition on any issue of national importance. That’s according to the Minister of State, Joe Harmon. At a press conference today, Minister Harmon said he has noted that the Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, has been declaring that he would only meet the President…
