Duncan hints that he will not resign as Chairman of Public Service Commission as Tribunal gets underway

Just two weeks after President David Granger appointed a Tribunal to inquire, investigate and recommend whether Trade Unionist, Carvil Duncan, ought to be removed as Chairman of the Public Service Commission, the public servant has reacted, hinting his refusal to give up the post. Mr. Duncan, who is currently facing fraud charges in the court over […]

Police issue wanted bulletin for Barry Dataram and reputed wife

Two weeks after they disappeared from Guyana without a trace, the Guyana Police Force has issued wanted bulletins for convicted and self confessed drug dealer, Barry Dataram and his reputed wife, Anjanine Boodnarine. It is believed that the two may be hiding out in Suriname.  Both Dataram and Boodnarine jumped their $4 Million bail that […]

PPP pickets President’s Office over delay in appointing Local Government Commission

The opposition People’s Progressive Party is increasing its resort to protest action as a form of putting pressure on the government. On Tuesday, party executives and members protested outside the Ministry of the Presidency and called on the government to end the delay and appoint the Local Government Commission forthwith. “Two wrongs don’t make a […]

More being done to fight drug trafficking in Guyana -US Ambassador

The Guyana Government and its Drugs Enforcement Agencies are being commended for their fight against the narco-trade despite the recent escape of self-confessed Drug Lord, Barry Dataram. Speaking to members of the media on Monday, United States Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway believes the government and law enforcement agencies are doing more to fight crime […]