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The Opposition People’s National Congress Reform today said it is in not anticipating any serious investigation, as promised by the Government, into the multi-billion dollar drug bust at Matthew’s Ridge in Region One. In a statement today, the PNC said that the drug bust has raised serious national security concerns, adding that the operation has […]
The Region Ten community of Kwakwani was thrown into mourning on Tuesday following a tragic accident that claimed the life of well known Basketball Coach and former National Basketball player, Dave Causway. Causway was driving his car along the Unamco trail when tragedy struck. The car was being driven down a hill along the trail, […]
As investigations into the discovery of 4.4 tonnes of cocaine buried near an illegal airstrip in Region One widens, the investigators from the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit are examining the alleged involvement of Police Officers who may be stationed in communities in the area. When CANU launched its probe of illegal airstrips and the movement […]
President Irfaan Ali, Acting Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken and Head of the Special Organised Crime Unit, Assistant Commissioner Fazil Karimbaksh, all dodged questions today on the ongoing investigations of alleged acts of corruption within the Guyana Police Force and the allegedly involvement of senior officers. Just after launching the National Defence Institute, President Irfaan Ali […]
Declaring that Guyana will not be used as a conduit for criminal activities including drug smuggling, President Irfaan Ali today vowed to tackle drug trafficking head on, and to break the back of the criminal networks operating in Guyana. Reacting to the recent 4.4 tonne cocaine find in Region One, President Ali said Guyana is […]
The National Defence Institute was launched today as part of an effort by the Guyana Government to further protect Guyana’s national interest, while safeguarding the region against various threats. At the launching of the Defence Institute, President Irfaan Ali said the institute will be linked to the Regional Security System (RSS) and will serve as […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has announced plans by the Government to update the country’s Cybercrime legislation with a new regulatory framework that will specifically cover social media. Appearing on his weekly television and social media programme, “Issues in the News”, the Attorney General said he has become tired of seeing citizens being harassed and slandered […]
Security officials in Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago have launched an investigation into a bomb threat made against the Cheddi Jagan International Airport and regional carrier, Caribbean Airlines. The threat was received through a phone call at the Caribbean Airlines Customer Call Centre in Trinidad and Tobago, and the authorities have so far determined that […]
President Irfaan Ali today charged the Law Reform Commission to prioritize immediate challenges facing the country, but to also explore new areas to provide legislative cover. The President today appointed Mr. Teni Housty, Ms. Clarissa Riehl and Ms. Deenawatie Panday to the Commission. The Three are joining the Commission’s Chairperson Emily Dodson and Lennox Shuman. […]
Investigations into the 4.4 tonne cocaine find at Matthew’s Ridge in Region One are ongoing, with Guyana’s Customs Anti Narcotics Unit now receiving additional international support with the investigations. News Source has learnt that CANU has been in contact with its partners across the region and internationally as investigators are convinced that Guyana was just […]
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