By News Source Guyana on July 14, 2016
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President David Granger has ordered an inquiry into the deaths of two young boys who were killed while in the care of the state. Two-year-old Joshua George and his brother, 6-year-old Antonio George were killed last Friday when fire ripped through the Drop -in-center in Georgetown where they were being kept. Today, State Minister Joseph […]
By News Source Guyana on July 14, 2016
News, Politics
(GINA) Guyana’s Chief Justice (ag) and another senior judge have been nominated by Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney General, Basil Williams to become Guyana’s representatives on the International Network of Hague Judges. At the opening ceremony of the Hague Convention Conference at the Pegasus Hotel last evening, Minister Williams nominated Chief Justice (ag), Madame […]
By News Source Guyana on July 13, 2016
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The Guyana Government is pursuing the likelihood of introducing a more modern vehicle registration system as it looks to tackle the ills that have accompanied the increase in motor vehicles on the country’s roadways. The modernization is likely to see new and standardized license plates being issued for all categories of motor cycles and […]
By News Source Guyana on July 13, 2016
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Two robbers are in police custody and awaiting criminal charges after they were apprehended by public spirited citizens just after they robbed two Bourda market vendors at gunpoint on Monday night. A police report stated that vendors Wayne Miller and Darmenna Wong were in the vicinity of Orange Walk and Robb Street, Bourda, when two […]
By News Source Guyana on July 13, 2016
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The Guyana Power and Light (GP&L) has offered an explanation for Tuesday night’s blackout that plunged several communities in Regions #3 and #4 into darkness for several hours. The company said at approximately 11:09pm, the Demerara – Berbice Interconnected System experienced a shutdown as a result of a faulty connection or “Pot Head”, that links […]
By News Source Guyana on July 13, 2016
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Jamaica is helping Guyana to develop its intelligence infrastructure, Police Commission Seelall Persaud announced at an Award Ceremony to commemorate the force’s 177th Anniversary on Wednesday. The Top Cop said he was happy with the developments in the area of crime intelligence which have contributed to solving many serious crimes in recent months. His disappointment […]
By News Source Guyana on July 13, 2016
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The landmark cross dressing case that has been the subject of much debate in Guyana came up in the Appeal Court on Wednesday but was quickly postponed until mid-October of this year. The appeal hearing was rescheduled due to the failure of the legal counsel representing the Attorney General to prepare his cross appeal. The […]
By News Source Guyana on July 13, 2016
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The Guyana Police Force has welcomed the move by Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government to introduce a regional arrest treaty as member states work closer to tackle crime. Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud weighed in on the issue on Wednesday and said the treaty will extend the arms of regional Police Forces to make arrests. […]
By News Source Guyana on July 13, 2016
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The Ministry of Public Infrastructure has set itself a July 27, 2016 deadline for the completion of the Dennis Street project in the Sophia community. The commitment came after residents launched a noisy protest on Tuesday over the dust pollution associated with the construction of the roadway. Minister within the Ministry of Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson, […]
By News Source Guyana on July 13, 2016
Sports
The Guyana Amazon Warriors continued their winning form as they extended their lead at the top of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a win against the St Lucia Zouks. Wickets from Rayad Emrit, Sohail Tanvir and the tournament’s leading wicket taker Adam Zampa set up the win and runs from Dwayne Smith, Jason […]