Prince Harry’s Guyana visit set for 2- 4 December

The British High Commission has confirmed that Prince Harry will be in Guyana from the 2nd to 4th December on the final stop of a Caribbean tour. Prince Harry will be representing The Queen, in the year of her 90th birthday, particularly as Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and Guyana mark independence anniversaries. “Prince Harry holds special […]

DPP to advise on possible charges over Guyana Marketing Corporation alleged fraud

The Director of Public Prosecutions is currently assessing whether any criminal or other charges could be brought against persons believed to be involved in fraud and mismanagement at the Guyana Marketing Corporation. The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) recently completed and forwarded a report on its investigation into irregularities at GMC for advice. An audit […]

Bartica gets new Town Clerk

A new Town Clerk has been appointed for the Municipality of Bartica, the Ministry of communities has announced. Ms. Phebe Wallerson who holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Guyana will serve in the capacity of Town Clerk of Bartica. The Ministry said Wallerson brings to the post a wealth […]

PPP doesn’t support early budget presentation; Accuses of government of attempting to escape scrutiny

The opposition, People’s Progressive Party has snubbed the government’s push for early presentation of 2017 National Budget, calling the move inexplicable and unwarranted. Earlier this month, the government presented budget estimates for Constitutional Agencies ahead of the National Budget which is expected by December. The opposition has however found fault with the estimates for the […]

Guyana and Chile “strengthen friendship” as President Granger begins state visit

President David Granger and President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet held bilateral discussions on Monday as President Granger began a state visit to the South American country. The two Presidents have signed an agreement which has abolished the need for citizens of the two countries to acquire visas for travel to each other’s country. They also signed an […]

Police Commissioner (ag) complains about Magistrates and Judges granting bail in too many cases

Members of the Judicial bench have come up in for stinging criticism from Police Commissioner (acting) David Ramnarine over the granting of bail to persons who are charged and taken before the courts on serious offenses. Ramnarine said there are several cases where he believes “insensitivity and carelessness” are shown in granting persons their pre-trial […]