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Local businesses and entrepreneurs are being urged to invest more in preparation for the start-up of Guyana’s oil and gas industry but as a caution, the Private Sector Commission says these investments should not be done blindly. The charge came from Chairman of the Private Sector Commission, Edward Boyer during the opening of a one-day […]
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has advised the Guyana Police Force to charge Bishops High School teacher, Coen Jackson with the sexual offense of sexual activity with a child by abusing the position of trust. The advice was handed down to the Police this morning. Jackson could be charged as early as […]
At least four houses were completely gutted, leaving Several persons homeless as a fire ripped through Pike Street, Kitty early this morning. Fire fighters were summoned to the scene just after 3:30 as the fire was spotted in one of the wooden houses. The fire quickly engulfed that house and by the time firemen arrived, […]
A 12 member jury this afternoon returned a guilty verdict against a man charge for having sexual activity with a seven-year-old girl. He was ushered off back into Prison custody as his sentencing will be handed down on Wednesday. The man, Troy Jackson, who is believed to be in his 30’s, stood before Justice Simone […]
Police investigators have arrested well-known transgender personality, Otis “Otisha” Pearson as it probes accusations of pedophilia and sexual misconduct involving underage young men. Otisha was arrested on Monday night in Georgetown, more than one week after investigators indicated that they wanted to meet the self-proclaimed “lady of the night”. Crime Chief, Asst. Commissioner Paul Williams […]
The Guyana Police Force is looking to continue to build trust in communities across the country and the Minister of Public Security would like to see that trust built to a level where members of the communities would assist in weeding out criminals. At a media briefing on Monday, Minister Khemraj Ramjattan said in many […]
At the opening of the Private Sector Commission’s seminar on opportunities in the oil and gas sector in Guyana, discussions on possible renegotiations of the contract Guyana shares with ExxonMobil dominated the official opening ceremony. ExxonMobil’s Senior Director Kimberly Brasington was asked specifically whether the company was open to a renegotiation of the contract. While not giving any clear-cut answer, […]
Critics of the existing Petroleum Sharing Agreement Guyana shares with oil giant ExxonMobil found themselves on the receiving end of scathing criticism this morning when Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin delivered remarks at a Private Sector Oil and Gas Seminar. Minister Gaskin said claims that Guyana was being ripped off amounts to “pure foolishness”, making […]
Of the 4179 reported cases of child abuse that took place in Guyana last year, the majority of those cases have been characterized as neglect. In its latest report on Child Abuse, the Child Care and Protection Agency found that there were 2176 cases of reported child neglect. Guyana saw 841 cases of sexual abuse against […]
Just over a year after he was charged with allegedly sexually assaulting the Deputy Mayor of Lethem, Regional Executive Officer for Region Nine. Carl Parker, walked out of Court a free man, after Magistrate Alan Wilson upheld the no-case submission by his Attorney, Jerome Khan. Parker and his family members erupted in celebration in the […]
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