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On the morning after the United Nations indicated that it has decided to refer the Guyana/Venezuela territorial controversy case to the World Court, President Granger told reporters that he is hopeful that Venezuela’s government has the maturity to accept the UN decision. Speaking at State House, the President said it was mutually agreed by Guyana […]
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, while welcoming the Government’s announcement to conduct Commissions of Inquiry into the crime spree, believes that the probes must be comprehensive and have international jurists serving on the Commissions. The crime spree took place between 2002 and 2008 under the Jagdeo presidency. Over 1400 Guyanese were murdered during that period. In […]
A Campbellville husband and wife are in the custody of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit following the discovery of over 2 pounds of cocaine in their Craig Street, Campbellville home. CANU agents descended on the property on Tuesday and made the discovery of cocaine. A quantity of cash, jewellery and other valuables were also seized. […]
A popular Corentyne businessman is on the run this morning after his wife was arrested following the discovery of a bullet proof vest and and a quantity of counterfeit US currency. Agents of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit are searching for businessman Mool “Rakesh” Maniram. The wife, Reshma Maniram remains in custody. The man went […]
The Government of Guyana has welcomed the decision of the Secretary General of the United Nations to refer the controversy between Guyana and Venezuela to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). In a statement issued this afternoon, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said Guyana has always held the view that the ICJ is the appropriate forum […]
The United Nations Secretary General has informed the Government of Guyana through the Guyana Ambassador to the United States that the UN has decided to refer the settlement of the Guyana/Venezuela border controversy to the International Court. A number of senior government and diplomatic officials have confirmed the decision to News Source. President David Granger […]
The Guyana Agriculture and General Workers Union has expressed some disappointment in statements made by the Opposition Leader about the union’s recent meeting with the government. Over the weekend, the Opposition Leader dismissed the meeting between GAWU and the government as nothing more than a public relations effort by the government. But in a statement […]
A 59-year-old security guard was today remanded to prison after he was charged with being in possession of 18 grams of cocaine. The Court was today told that security guard, Colin Thompson, was arrested on the 25th January after he was nabbed with the illegal substance during a routine search at a check point. The […]
An 18-year-old, Port Kaituma man made his first appearance in Court today and admitted to stealing rum, beers, energy drinks and escaping Police custody. The accused, Shawn Cornelius told the Court that he was “high” under the influence of alcohol when he committed the crimes. The court heard that between the 21st and 22nd January, […]
Over 20 companies and organisations have already registered to be part of a career and job fair being hosted by the Private Sector Commission and the Region 3 Chamber of Commerce for West Demerara residents. The job fair seeks to pair displaced Wales sugar workers and other unemployed persons with the companies that are hiring. […]
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