WPA says Guyana needs improved security system to match growing economy

By Svetlana Marshall The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) wants a complete overhaul of Guyana’s security system, arguing that with the country transitioning into a petro-state, it is imperative for the Security Sector to be equipped to address existing, new and emerging threats. Co-Leader of the Working People’s Alliance, Dr. David Hinds, at a press conference […]

Kaneville man shot dead by friend during hunting incident

Police investigators are probing the shooting death of 29-year-old Kaneville, East Bank Demerara resident, Lakeram Persaud during a hunting trip with a group of friends. Persaud’s friend, 64-year-old Rockie Blackman has been arrested over the fatal shooting incident. A Police statement explained that on Saturday morning, Persaud and Blackman along with two other friends went […]

South Rupununi brothers arrested over murder of brother-in-law

Two brothers are in custody in South Rupununi, accused of stabbing their sister’s reputed husband to death after the man refused their request to borrow his motorcycle. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon in the village of Maruranau in the South Rupununi. The dead man has been identified as 27-year-old Assis Joel. His wife’s brothers, […]

AFC wants parties to continue to press GECOM on electoral reform and introduction of Biometrics

As the Alliance For Change (AFC) seeks to re-establish itself in the country’s political sphere, the party today turned its attention to the Guyana Elections Commission, and pointed out that the country’s electoral body continues to fail the electorate by refusing to implement critical reforms that will guarantee free and fair elections in Guyana. The […]

CHPA halts construction of Chinese supermarket on Brickdam; City Constabulary arrests 4 workers

The Ministry of Housing, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), this afternoon halted the construction of the Changhong Supermarket on Brickdam, near Brumel Place. In a release this afternoon, the Ministry said an inspection conducted by the CH&PA’s Enforcement and Compliance Department confirmed that construction commenced without seeking approval from CH&PA or the […]

Over 32 lbs cocaine found in Charity operation

An operation by the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit in the Essequibo Coast community of Charity unearthed just over 32 pounds of cocaine on Thursday. According to a statement from CANU, the operation was conducted based on information that had been gathered about the presence of the cocaine in the area. CANU said its agents were […]

Education and Public Utilities Ministries form Task Force to address utility issues in schools

In wake of the many complaints in schools across the country about various public utilities issues, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation are joining forces to address urgent utilities issues facing schools. A rapid-response task force has been formed to tackle the issues, which include water and electricity supply […]