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Jagdeo to keep close eye on GECOM as Elections preparations begin
With an election date set, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo today said he will be keeping a close eye on the Guyana Elections Commission as the Commission gets down to preparations for the upcoming March 2020 elections. At his weekly solo press conference, Mr. Jagdeo expressed concern about recent statements and orders that emanated from the […]
Coast Guard Officer remanded in marijuana and illegal gun bust; Alleged accomplice granted bail
The 30-year-old Coast Guard Officer who was held by the Police with over 11 pounds of marijuana along with an illegal gun and ammunition was charged and remanded to prison today. Interdicted Coast Guard Lieutenant Dominic Gilpin pleaded not guilty as he appeared in Court this afternoon before Magistrate Faith McGusty. He denied the allegation […]
Higher Learning Conference for Educators opens in Georgetown
A two-day conference focusing on educators in the field of higher education opened this morning at the Pegasus hotel with President David Granger reminding the participants of the important role that trained teachers play in the moulding of the nation. The conference has been organised by the University of Guyana’s Centre of Excellence for Teaching […]
No decision yet on Coalition’s PM Candidate for next elections -Pres. Granger
As the governing coalition partners continue to review the Cummingsburg Accord, there has been no decision as yet on the Prime Ministerial Candidate. The Alliance For Change, which is the junior partner in the coalition wants its Leader Khemraj Ramjattan to be President David Granger’s running mate, replacing the current Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo who […]
Two Guyanese indicted in New York in multi-million dollar Medicaid Fraud
Two Guyanese are among three persons who have been indicted in the US in a multi-million US dollar Medicaid fraud. The three Sean Ally, Shamiza Ally and Lisette Joza are accused by the New York Attorney General of stealing over $1 million from the New York Medicaid programme by billing fake transportation services that were […]
There is no need for sanctions against Guyana over elections -Foreign Minister
With the President naming a date for elections and the Opposition accepting that date, Foreign Minister Dr. Karen Cummings today said there is clearly no need for sanctions against Guyana over elections. The US, UK and EU Missions in Guyana had accused the Government of taking the country into an unconstitutional state by the President […]
Wortmanville man remanded to jail over attempted murder of neighbour
44-year-old Brian Matterson of Wortmanville was today remanded to prison on an attempted murder charge, which stemmed from his alleged stabbing of his own neighbour. The man was not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge. According to the Police Prosecutor, it is alleged that on the 27th September at Princes Street, Worthmanville […]
Unlicensed Teen biker who hopped on Policeman’s motorcycle slapped with several charges; Pleads guilty to most of them
A 19-year-old motorcyclist who was caught on camera assaulting a police officer before hopping on to the officer’s motorcycle was today slapped with several charges as he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The youth, Anthony Clarke appeared before Magistrate Clive Nurse and was charged with three traffic-related offences. Clarke admitted that on the 28th […]
Guyana to continue programmes to address climate change issues in relation to oil and gas
As Guyana prepares to become a key player in the oil and gas industry, there continues to be worry that the country could also see an increase in its carbon footprint. Countries around the world are seeking to reduce their carbon footprint, which refers to the amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly […]
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