Prisoner found with marijuana in slippers at Lusignan

A Prisoner at the Lusignan jailhouse who is currently serving a one year sentence for larceny could now find himself facing some additional time with his new friends. The Guyana Prison Service has reported that the prisoner (name not released), was found on Saturday with 71 grams of marijuana in sole of the slippers he […]

Over $20 Billion worth of narcotics removed off the streets of Guyana in 2017 -Drug Info Report

The National Anti Narcotics Agency has reported that in 2017 over $20 Billion worth of narcotics were removed from the streets of Guyana and over three hundred persons were convicted for various crimes related to narco possession, trafficking and other drug related offenses. In its 2017 report, the agency announced that a total of 55,139 KG […]

Two men remanded to jail for murder of Bourda cheese vendor

With no legal representation, two men appeared in Court this afternoon to face murder charges related to the shooting death of Bourda market cheese vendor, Troy Romalho. The two accused, 26-year-old Akeem Morris and 34-year-old, George Patton were not required to enter a plea to the indictable murder charge as they appeared before the Chief […]

Legislation for abolishment of custodial sentences for small amounts to be taken to National Assembly

President David Granger today announced that the Government has agreed to abolish custodial sentences for small amounts of marijuana and it will be taking legislation to the National Assembly to amend the existing laws. During his Friday midday press conference, the President said the legislation could find its way in the National Assembly as soon […]

Govt. seeking funds from various Ministries to meet better salary offer for teachers

With schools set to officially reopen their doors on Monday amid a nationwide strike by teachers, President David Granger today announced that the Government is now actively searching for fresh sources of funding to offer striking teachers an improved salary. “Even as I speak, the Ministry of Social Protection, which has responsibility for labour and […]