By News Source Guyana on June 29, 2023
Crime, News
An Assistant Superintendent of Police who has been interdicted from duty is facing charges of misconduct in public office for allegedly signing contracts on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs for repairs to a number of Police buildings. Asst. Superintendent Kurt Smith appeared in Court on Wednesday and was hit […]
By News Source Guyana on June 28, 2023
Crime, News, Politics
Noting that the law should be allowed to take its course, Attorney General Anil Nandlall today said the Local Government Minister Nigel Dharamlall, who is at the center of a rape investigation involving a school girl, is innocent until proven guilty. Addressing the controversial issue during his televised programme ‘Issues in the News’ on Tuesday, […]
By News Source Guyana on June 28, 2023
Crime, News
Four more alleged “romance” scammers were dragged before the Court on Monday for conspiracy to commit a felony and forgery. A total of 24 charges were laid before the four accused. According to a press statement from SOCU, the four persons charged were Khadijah Long, of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden; Wayne Halley of Mocha, East […]
By News Source Guyana on June 27, 2023
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Almost two weeks since reports first surfaced of the sex assault allegations made against the Minister of Local Government by a 16-year-old girl, the President Irfaan Ali today offered no clear indication on the actions to be taken by his government against the Minister if he is criminally charged. The Guyana Police Force concluded its […]
By News Source Guyana on June 27, 2023
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The two officers of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit who were reportedly nabbed with Diamonds they allegedly stole from a Surinamese man, appeared in Court today and were charged with simple larceny. The two ranks, Annick Hossanah and Jamine Goddard appeared in Court today and pleaded not guilty to the charges. Bail was set at […]
By News Source Guyana on June 27, 2023
Crime, News, Politics
Acting Police Commissioner, Clifton Hicken believes that there is an urgent need for a full reformation of the criminal justice system. Speaking at a training programme on Restorative Justice, Mr. Hicken said while the Criminal Justice System continues to assist many Guyanese, it also continues to fail many youths and children. He explained that the […]
By News Source Guyana on June 27, 2023
Crime, News, Politics
Retired Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force Major General Joseph Singh will lead the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the deadly Mahdia fire that claimed the lives of 20 children, President Irfaan Ali has disclosed. The President made the disclosure on the sidelines of a high-level Regional Agricultural Meeting currently ongoing at the […]
By News Source Guyana on June 26, 2023
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Declaring that alcohol and tobacco use remains a major public health problem in Guyana, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony said a comprehensive approach is needed to tackle the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol. With an increasing number of young people consuming alcohol and using e-cigarettes and vaping products, the Health […]
By News Source Guyana on June 26, 2023
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Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul has submitted a Parliamentary motion calling for a Commission of Inquiry to be launched into the deadly Mahdia dorm fire, as well as for the construction of a monument at the site where the tragedy took place. 20 children lost their lives in the fire. The opposition motion also […]
By News Source Guyana on June 25, 2023
Crime, News
A 19-year-old driver lost his life early this morning when he lost control of his car and slammed into a utility pole, resulting in the car bursting into flames. The dead youth has been identified as Mario Adams of Lima Sands, Essequibo Coast. The accident occurred around 1:30 this morning. In a statement, the Police […]