Guyana writes Facebook and Twitter over Venezuela’s disinformation and use of incorrect maps on their platforms

The Government of Guyana through Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud, has written to social media sites Facebook and Twitter, requesting that all illegal maps by Venezuela laying claim to Guyana’s territory, be removed from their social media platforms. The Foreign Secretary penned the letters in light of what is being seen as a renewed disinformation campaign […]

One cocaine curry suspect pleads guilty; Other suspect remanded

One of the men arrested in the 14-pound cocaine in curry bust has pleaded guilty, but his sentencing will take place later this month. Appearing at the Diamond Magistrates’ Court this morning, 36-year-old Loaknauth Persaud pleaded guilty to the charge of trafficking cocaine at the Cheddi Jagan Airport. Persaud was an outgoing passenger on a […]

Berbice men in custody for 65-pound marijuana bust

Seven men from the Corentyne, Berbice area have been arrested by the Police following a 65-pound marijuana bust at Black Bush Polder, Berbice. A Police statement said the marijuana was discovered in several large parcels during an intelligence led operation in the area. The seven suspects were arrested in different Corentyne villages as the investigations […]

Fake Doctor to be charged for improper use of medical title

Three months after the Guyana Police Force launched an investigation into reports of a local male model impersonating a medical doctor, criminal charges will be filed in the case. The Guyana Police Force announced this afternoon that its Legal Advisor has recommended that Mikhail McLennan who allegedly posed as a medical doctor for several months […]