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A 19-year-old Agricola resident, who is currently serving a one year jail sentence for escaping from lawful custody, was today slapped with four new charges. The man, Melvor Jeffery, was today charged for possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition and discharging a loaded firearm at Police officers. He appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly this […]
The Director of the Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe, today said he would welcome any investigation into the hiring practices of the department. His statement is against the backdrop of the Department coming under criticism from the Opposition for its hiring of the VideoMega Production company for the production of three Public Service Announcements. […]
With permission granted by the local agencies, the ExxonMobil company has announced that it has funded the Liza Phase 2 development offshore Guyana. According to the company, Liza Phase 2 will produce up to 220,000 barrels of oil per day and further capitalize on the significant development potential of the Stabroek Block. ExxonMobil has indicated […]
General Secretary of the PPP and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, today declared that late PPP Minister of Home Affairs, Ronald Gajraj was a patriot and an effective Minister. It was under Jagdeo’s Presidency that Gajraj came under the microscope for allegedly spearheading a phantom death squad that is believed to have been responsible for the […]
President David Granger today explained that Former Minister of State, Joe Harmon’s new role as Director General of the Ministry of the Presidency, will see him assisting with the management of the Ministry. Mr. Harmon was one of four government ministers who recently resigned following the Court rulings that it is illegal for someone who […]
The 55-year-old, West Ruimveldt woman, who was busted at the Eugene F. Correia Airport with 7 pounds of cocaine strapped to her thighs, was today sentenced to four years in jail and fined $9.1 million. The convict, Sandra Angela Profitt, broke down in tears as she admitted to the cocaine trafficking charge this morning when […]
Former Minister within the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Karen Cummings has been appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs. She took the oath of office before President David Granger this morning at the Ministry of the Presidency. Dr. Cummings has taken over the portfolio from Carl Greenidge, who was forced to resign because of his dual […]
The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit last has issued a wanted bulletin for businessman, Winston Carto aka “Chief Mike”, whose last known address has been given as 193 Greenheart Street, South Ruimveldt Gardens. In a statement, CANU said “Chief Mike” is wanted in relation to the 7 pounds of cocaine that was busted at the Eugene […]
Police investigators have moved into the Albouystown community, where a businesswoman was found murdered this morning and her husband badly injured. The full name of the dead woman has not been released, but she owned and operated a shop in the community known as “Nalo’s Variety”. The business place is located at Non Pareil and […]
Workers and their unions all across Guyana are observing and celebrating Labour Day today. A number of rallies and parades are taking place across the country. In a labour day message, President David Granger reminded that the labour movement is essential to expanding employment opportunities and ensuring just conditions of work. He said workers, through […]
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