Teixeira wants Government and UK Foreign Office to explain “imbedding” of SOCU Advisor in local operations

Despite the assurances of the British High Commission in Guyana, the Opposition, People’s Progressive Party is holding firm to its position that the former British Advisor to the Special Organised Crime Unit, Dr. Sam Sittlington, was involved in the operations of the unit. A number of PPP government officials including former President Bharrat Jagdeo, were […]

Haitians presented all the required documentation for Guyana visit

The Guyana Government on Monday offered clarification on reports that some 150 Haitians arrived in Guyana last week, possibly seeking refuge. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Winston Felix said the Haitian Nationals are citizens of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) should not be referred to as refugees. “They came with all the required documents and they […]

Guyanese Diplomats urged to strengthen diplomatic strategies

President David Granger on Monday charged Guyana’s Foreign Service to use its exemplary diplomacy to advance the country’s national interest abroad as he opened the Heads of Mission Conference here in Georgetown. President Granger reminded the Heads of Missions and their delegations that Guyana’s main defence against threats to its territorial integrity and sovereignty, is […]

Bishoo is lone Guyanese in West Indies 50-over squad

The West Indies Cricket Board’s (WICB) Selection Panel has announced the 13-man squad for the first and second matches of the One-Day International  Series against Pakistan at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, which sees   leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo as the lone local in the squad. Bishoo, was a part of the squad that lost 0-3 to England […]

“Parking Meter Hero” charged for fraud

The man who shot to social media fame after he used a sledge hammer to break a clamp from his car during the parking meter protest, found himself before the courts facing fraud charges. 37-year-old businessman, Mikhail Rodrigues appeared before the Chief Magistrate charged with fraudulently converting money owed for the purchase of a canter […]