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The Ministry of Education has announced that all public schools will be closed on Monday, 12th November, to facilitate the hosting of Local Government Elections. Schools will reopen their doors on the following day. Several public schools have been identified as polling stations for the local government elections and in addition to that, several teachers […]
A Police Constable, who was part of the investigating team in the case against accountant Maryann Daby, has found himself facing charges of his own in connection with the same matter. The 28-year-old, Police Constable, John Holder, is one of the key witnesses in the attempted murder and possession of illegal firearm case against the […]
The Berbice Bridge Company Inc. (BBCI) has declared that it believes the order issued by the Minister of Public Infrastructure, taking control of the operations of the bridge is unlawful, but it still intends to comply with the order. In a statement today, the company said it “considers, based on legal advice, that the Order […]
PPP Member of Parliament and former Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, has lashed out at the Government over the move to take control of the Berbice river bridge. In a letter to the media, Mr. Nandlall said every law abiding citizen should be “shocked” by the Government’s move. He said the move by the Government of […]
38-year-old, Dhanraj Persaud was today found guilty of raping a 15-year-old. The jury returned a unanimous verdict after listening to several days of testimonies and arguments. The convict appeared emotionless as the verdict was read in the courtroom of Justice Jo-ann Barlow. During the trial, it was revealed that on the 21st August, 2013, Persaud raped […]
A 39-year-old man from the East Coast of Demerara was chopped to death this morning by the brother of his reputed wife at the woman’s Diamond home on the East Bank of Demerara. Dead is Justin Peterkin of Paradise. He was reportedly at the home of the mother of his two children, when the woman’s […]
The Government of Guyana today announced that it has made a decision to take control of the Berbice Bridge in the interest of public safety. In a statement issued this morning, the Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson announced that “in accordance with the powers conferred upon the Minister by Sections 4 (1) and 11 […]
The Berbice Bridge Company is now seeking an additional 19 years on its concession agreement to avoid an increase in the toll structure for the bridge. In a letter to the Minister of Public Infrastructure, the company’s Corporate Secretary, Stephen Rambajan, said the company wants the coalition administration to extend the concession, making it a […]
The Guyana Police Force today issued a wanted bulletin in connection with a murder case from five years ago. In a statement, the Police issued a call on the public to assist in providing information on the whereabouts of Leon De Younge. His date of birth is unknown but he is of african descent. He […]
This midday, the Guyana Elections Commission reported that the disciplined services vote for local government elections was “slow”, with members trickling in at various times to cast their ballots. Speaking to members of the press just after observing the process at the GDF Camp Ayanganna base, GECOM Chairman, retired Justice James Patterson said based on […]
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