GRA seeking to boost Enforcement arm’s firepower

The Guyana Revenue Authority is seeking to beef up the security of its members who are attached to the Enforcement Division. In the past, members of the Enforcement arm of the GRA have complained bitterly about not having access to modern weapons and protective gear when they have to perform their duties. In several cases, […]

Former Beauty Queen details deadly car chase by GDF Sergeant

Former Miss Guyana India and Miss India Worldwide, Alana Seebarran, has released to the media, the statement she provided to the police, detailing the circumstances surrounding a car chase behind her and her brother, that became deadly, resulting in the death of GDF Sergeant, Robert Pyle, his wife and the truck driver. Ms. Seebarran who […]

Gastro outbreak claims one life in Region One, 60 other persons fall ill

The Ministry of Public Health is closely monitoring the indigenous community of Baramita, Region One, after several cases of vomiting and diarrhoea were detected in the area. The gastroenteritis like symptoms have landed 60 persons at the Baramita Health center since these were detected late last month. One person has since died from the illness. […]

Government to step up fight against suicide problem

Guyana’s government intends to step up its efforts to curb the problem of suicide in the country, On Thursday,  President David Granger convened an emergency meeting with a number of government ministers including the Minister of Public Health, Dr. George Norton and the Minister of Social Protection, Ms. Volda Lawrence. The meeting was called in […]

Canada pumps millions into training for local criminal justice system

In what has been described as Canada’s largest bilateral project with Guyana, this country’s criminal justice system stands to benefit from a donation of $106 million from the Canadian Government. The donation was made to the Justice Education Society, a Canadian NGO which will see the implementation of a two year programme that will target […]