By News Source Guyana on October 7, 2013
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Fighting back tears, newly sworn in Police Commissioner Leroy Brumell has promised to continue serving and protecting the Guyanese people even in the face of criticism. Mr. Brumell on Monday morning took the oath of office as Commissioner of Police, less than one week after the President and the Leader of the Opposition consulted on […]
By News Source Guyana on October 6, 2013
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A Guyanese man who lives in Brooklyn, New York has been charged in connection with the beat down of a New York motorist in road rage case that has made international headlines. The New York Post reports… “The man who cops say launched last week’s vicious biker-gang beatdown of a West Side motorist was awaiting […]
By News Source Guyana on October 6, 2013
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(GINA) President Donald Ramotar defended decisions he made in the past, and will likely make in the future to withhold assent to opposition piloted legislation that he deems unconstitutional and counter-productive to democracy. The Head of State was at the time speaking to a gathering of Berbicians at the University of Guyana, Tain Campus during […]
By News Source Guyana on October 6, 2013
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Dubai: Airport security officers intercepted two drug mules carrying 5.361kg of cocaine worth around Dhs8 million, reported the Dubai Police Anti-Narcotics department on Sunday. In the first operation, the police intercepted a Tanzanian man, SK, who had arrived from Sao Paulo in Brazil. He was arrested at Dubai International Airport following a tipoff that he […]
By News Source Guyana on October 4, 2013
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(Jamaica Gleaner) The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has ruled that Jamaican Shanique Myrie be awarded a total of Bds$75,000 or $3.6m Jamaican dollars. The ruling by the six-member panel was delivered via a video conference in the Supreme Court. The court declared that the Barbados government breached Myrie’s right to enter the country under […]
By News Source Guyana on October 4, 2013
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(FC Edmonton News) Chris Nurse had no idea playing soccer in a park next to his house would open up the opportunities of becoming a professional footballer. Life for the FC Edmonotn midfielder started out like any other small child. “In England (probably similar to hockey here), everyone grows up playing soccer. All you needed […]
By News Source Guyana on October 4, 2013
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A young woman who is believed to be the employee at a city hotel has reportedly confessed to being involved in the attempted murder of an East Coast Demerara woman saying. According to Police sources, the young woman admitted that she was promised one hundred and thirty thousand dollars to murder Industry resident Linda Phillips. […]
By News Source Guyana on October 4, 2013
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(GINA) Amidst complaints about high energy costs facing the local manufacturing sector and major setbacks in the realization of hydro electricity, a new brewery is soon to be established that will facilitate marketing of a new alcoholic beverage in Guyana. President Donald Ramotar made the announcement to the thousands gathered at the Sophia Exhibition Centre […]
By News Source Guyana on October 4, 2013
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Acting Police Commissioner Leroy Brumell is to be confirmed in the position. Opposition Leader David Granger met with the President on Brummel’s confirmation and Granger did not oppose the move. Under the laws of Guyana, the President and the Opposition Leader would have to consult and agree on certain key appointments. Leroy Brumell has been […]
By News Source Guyana on October 3, 2013
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The Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Linden Care Foundation, conducted a Medical Outreach and humanitarian donation in Ituni and Kwakwani, Region 10. The participation of outstanding volunteers at both medical facilities — the Linden Care Foundation and the Georgetown East Medical team led by Dr. Errol Bassoo […]