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 […]

170 inmates break out of Haiti jail

More than 170 inmates have escaped from a Haitian prison in Arcahaie, 45km (30 miles) north of the capital Port-au-Prince. The inmates stole five rifles; a guard and an inmate were killed in an exchange of fire. The authorities have begun a manhunt for the fugitives with the help of UN peacekeepers stationed in the […]

Venezuelans protest after quashed referendum

(BBC) Venezuelan government opponents marched through Caracas after officials blocked their attempts to hold a referendum. The wives of two jailed opposition leaders headed the marchers who were dressed in white and waved national flags. On Thursday election officials suspended a petition seeking a referendum on removing President Nicolas Maduro from office. The move was […]

Prashad Nagar man nabbed with 52 pounds of marijuana

Police investigators have arrested a 60-year -old Prashad Nagar man after more than fifty two (52) pounds of compressed marijuana was found in his house.   According to a Police statement, Police ranks, acting on information received, went to the suspect’s house and conducted a search, during which thirteen (13) taped parcels of the illegal […]

Suspected Juvenile thief shot to face after attempting to steal security guard’s handbag

Police investigators have announced that a probe has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of a male juvenile, who allegedly committed a crime of simple larceny, in the compound of Republic Bank Limited at Waterloo and New Market Streets, Georgetown, early this morning.   Investigation revealed that about 4:00am, a female security guard […]

Conservation International commits to supporting Guyana’s “green agenda”

Conservation International has offered its commitment to Guyana’s  ‘green’ agenda. President Granger made the case for ‘green’ economic development and conservation in Guyana, during a panel discussion at the official dinner of the Board of Directors Meeting. President Granger was joined on the panel by President Ian Khama of Botswana at the Decatur House in Washington, […]