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As Guyana is locked in discussions relating to its upcoming compliance obligations under the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force follow-up process, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has underscored the need for improvements in the rate of convictions and successful forfeiture of proceeds of crime, which he said is too low across the region. Mr. Nandlall is […]
The Guyana Police Force has issued wanted bulletins for three men in connection with last week’s discovery of 10 high-powered AK-47 rifles in the Corentyne, Berbice area. The three wanted men have been identified as 33-year-old Antonio Alonzo Lawrie aka “Lanzo” of Farm Village, East Bank Demerara and Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, 32-year-old Ryan Singh aka […]
A landmark Cardiac Tele-surgery using the SSI Mantra 3 robotic surgical system was performed in Guyana on Tuesday. The surgery was conducted at the Georgetown Hospital by internationally renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Sudhir Srivastava, who is based in India. Dr Srivastava and his team, which included Guyanese, performed a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft. At a […]
With effect from July 1, 2026, citizens from Guyana and Barbados will be able to travel between the two countries using only their Digital Identification (ID) cards, President Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley formally announced on Tuesday. The intention is to enhance the ease of travel between the two sister CARICOM […]
“The Essequibo is, and will forever remain a part of Guyana”, President Irfaan Ali asserted as he addressed the nation on Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary during the flag-raising ceremony at Fort Island on Monday night. In his address, the President said for more than 60 years, Venezuela, through persistent threats, territorial claims and periodic acts […]
Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, which are the only two CARICOM countries that are part of the recently formed US-led, Shield of the Americas project, have “reserved” their positions on CARICOM’s position on the US Government’s intensifying of economic, commercial and financial measures. In a statement from the rest of CARICOM, the regional body noted […]
Police investigators in Region 9 are probing an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday in Lethem at a business place. One of the suspects in the robbery has since been discovered dead with gunshot wounds, while another suspect has been taken into custody. A police report stated that it was just around 2pm on Tuesday […]
A 19-year-old construction worker and two others, including a 17-year-old, have been arrested and are being questioned over the murder of Providence, East Bank Demerara resident, Mohammed Shaheed aka Fizal” and “Artist”. Shaheed was 69-years old. In a statement this morning, the Police said it is suspected that the elderly man was murdered sometime between […]
As Guyana celebrates its 60th Anniversary as an independent nation, President Irfaan Ali has stated what while 60 years is a great achievement, it should also be seen as just the beginning, and as the foundation for the future. Speaking at the Independence Flag Raising Ceremony at Fort Island in the Essequibo, the President said […]
APNU Member of Parliament, Dr. Dexter Todd wants the Government to seriously address the question of the high cost of living and the quality of life of Guyanese, as the country celebrates its 60th Independence anniversary. During a press conference, Dr. Todd said the country’s resources must be used to ensure that all Guyanese can […]
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