By News Source Guyana on May 9, 2019
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President David Granger has expressed his sadness at the death of Magda Lois Muriel Pollard, AA, CCH, former Principal of the Carnegie School of Home Economics and Women’s Affairs Officer at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat. In a statement, the President said Magda Pollard was born in 1931 at Buxton, East Coast Demerara and she […]
By News Source Guyana on May 9, 2019
Elections, News, Politics
The issue of GECOM’s preparedness to host elections within three months following the passage of a no-confidence motion came up for questioning before the Caribbean Court of Justice today, as the Court heard oral arguments in the appeal of the no-confidence cases. The Attorney representing the Guyana Elections Commission, Senior Counsel Stanley Marcus, was grilled […]
By News Source Guyana on May 9, 2019
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If Fly Jamaica decides to return to the friendly skies, the airline will have to seek new operating certification. The Jamaican Civil Aviation Authority has suspended the operating certificate for the Guyanese owned airline. The Head of Jamaica’s Civil Aviation Authority, Nari Singh was quoted by Jamaica’s RJR News as saying that the action was […]
By News Source Guyana on May 9, 2019
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The son of former Prime Minister, Samuel Hinds, found himself in Court again today, this time facing several charges related to allegedly pointing a gun at Police officers and driving under the influence of alcohol. 38-year-old Samuel Hinds Jr. appeared in Court this morning before Magistrate Clive Nurse and pleaded not guilty to the charges. […]
By News Source Guyana on May 9, 2019
Crime, News
The Guyana Police Force has launched an investigation into the death of a 25-year-old Police Lance Corporal. The Policeman, Carlos Alleyne, died at the Georgetown Hospital over the weekend after an alleged beating by a Police sergeant. The beating incident reportedly took place at the Police Constabulary headquarters. According to reports, the young Policeman was […]
By News Source Guyana on May 8, 2019
Crime, News
Three serving members of the Guyana Police Force found themselves before the Court today facing serious charges. One of the the three Policemen, Kerwin Mingo, was charged with the alleged rape of a Brazilian woman in the interior region. He denied the allegation and was granted bail in the sum of $150,000. Mingo and the […]
By News Source Guyana on May 8, 2019
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In light of an audit report that found several improprieties at the Special Organised Crime Unit of the Guyana Police Force, President David Granger today indicated that the Unit will continue to function, but the Government will be ensuring that public confidence is restored in the unit. Speaking on the sidelines of an event at […]
By News Source Guyana on May 8, 2019
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The President’s decision to turn down all of the Opposition Leader’s nominees for the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission and make an appointment of his own, appeared to be the main area of contention during the Appeal hearing of the appointment at the Caribbean Court of Justice. Senior Counsel Douglas Mendes, who is representing […]
By News Source Guyana on May 8, 2019
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Since the opening of the first Sexual Offences Court in Georgetown in 2017, 53 cases have found their way through the Court. Of the 53 cases, there were 33 convictions and 20 acquittals. Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Cummings-Edwards made those revelations on Tuesday during the opening of Sexual Offenses Court in Berbice. She […]
By News Source Guyana on May 8, 2019
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President David Granger has lauded the cooperation between Guyana and the European Union and has indicated that Guyana attaches the highest priority to the relations with the EU. Speaking at an event on Tuesday evening to celebrate Europe Day, the President said the EU has been a valued partner in human and economic development, particularly […]