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24-year-old construction worker, Shawn Davidson, was charged and remanded to prison today over the attempted murder of his 1-year-old stepson. Davidson is accused of beating the child badly, resulting in the child suffering a broken leg and other injuries. The man was also accused of burning the child to his feet and other parts of […]
The Government is preparing to take another set of legislative amendments to the National Assembly in its on going efforts to deter the reckless use of the roadways. According to Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, the rate of road fatalities in the country is unacceptable, even with a number of strict measures being in place. ‘So, […]
The 38th Conference of the Caribbean Association of Law Libraries (CARALL) opened this morning at the Pegasus Hotel with emphasis on legal research and innovation. Addressing the forum on behalf of Attorney General Anil Nandlall, Senior Legal Advisor at the Attorney General’s Chambers, Chevy Devonish said legal research is crucial in informing how societies are […]
With growing concerns about the high level of crime in Guyana, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nanlall, has indicated that the Government intends to get more done to tackle the problem, as it is “not comfortable” with the worrying situation. “The Government of Guyana is not comfortable with the level of crime, […]
A total of 26 hand guns and high-powered rifles and a quantity of ammunition were seized by the Police this morning during a sunrise operation in Sandy Babb Street, Kitty in Georgetown. The Guyana Police Force said the operation was intelligence-led and a total of six persons have been arrested to assist the Police with […]
Emergency works are being carried out at the Demerara Harbour Bridge after a small vessel slammed into two pontoons at the bridge early this morning, damaging a number of anchors and buoys. There was no damage to the structure of the bridge itself. The bridge has been operating as normal as the repair works are […]
Mayor of Georgetown Alfred Mentore met today with close to one hundred workers from the Solid Waste and General Workers’ Departments of the City Council, who are at risk of retiring without their pension or any other benefit. The workers said they were told that they could face the hurdle because they are not on […]
The Government of Guyana has signed a US$45 Million agreement with the World Bank for the Coastal Adaptation and Resilience Project, which seeks to ramp up efforts to strengthen the country’s flood adaptation and resilience. The project will see the rehabilitation or complete replacement of more than 45 kokers/sluices across Guyana to enhance flood risk […]
Former Chairman of the Police Service Commission and Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, Paul Slowe, has indicated that the allegations of corruption that have been leveled against some members of the top brass of the Guyana Police Force, (GPF) has no precedence, and therefore should be properly investigated. Slowe said the public image of the […]
By Svetlana Marshall A National Judges’ Forum on HIV, Human Rights and the Law opened today at the Guyana Marriott Hotel with judicial officers being urged to protect the rights of people living with HIV. Addressing the forum organized by the Judicial Education Institute of Guyana in partnership with the Judicial Education Institute of Trinidad […]
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