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One day after Guyana abstained from voting at the United Nations for Russia to be suspended from the UN Human Rights Council, the Government of Guyana has indicated that its decision came as a result of the absence of a full human rights violation report. On Thursday, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voted to […]
Two persons from the village of Enterprise Gardens on the East Coast of Demerara are in Police custody after they were busted with a total of 13 pounds of marijuana in their possession. The two who are both 35-year-old were arrested on Thursday night during a Police operation that was triggered by a tip-off. The […]
Well-known local photographer and video producer Keron Bruce was today charged and placed on $100,000 bail for allegedly using a computer system to subject another person to public ridicule, contempt, hatred or embarrassment. The charge was filed following investigations into a complaint by local reporter Leroy Smith about an online cartoon character show that goes […]
Legendary and well-known Guyanese actor and comedian Henry Rodney passed away this afternoon at a New York Hospital following a period of illness. Rodney, who was known for his presence on the local theatre stages and in local sitcoms and movies, was surrounded by his family when he took his last breath. He is being […]
The Guyana Fire Service has replaced and repaired over 150 fire hydrants across the city to enhance its firefighting capabilities, Fire Chief Gregory Wickham announced today. There are now over 600 fire hydrants in Georgetown. Over the last several months, the Fire Service was under heat from the President and citizens over its poor response […]
The Head of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit, James Singh is calling on citizens to come forward with information that will help the unit to intercept persons selling drugs in communities and in schools. In recent weeks, CANU has been on a massive anti-drug campaign in several communities across the country and has been destroying marijuana […]
As World Vaccination Week approaches later this month, the Ministry of Health is preparing to roll out a nationwide vaccination campaign with emphasis on the COVID-19 vaccines, the HPV vaccine, and standard immunization for children. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said his Ministry is currently finalizing plans with the Ministry of Education on the […]
Acting Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken has called on Police Regional Commanders from across the country to put their “houses in order”, reminding them that they are accountable for the officers and ranks under their command. Mr. Hicken met and held talks with the Commanders yesterday and told them that he does not want them to […]
The Government of Guyana is not happy with the quality of public telecommunications services in the country and has filed an official complaint with the Public Utilities Commission, hoping that the PUC will recommend amendments to the Telecommunications Act that might force companies to improve their services. In a letter to the Chairman of the […]
A 49-year-old employee of the BK Quarry company was charged and remanded to jail today over the murder of his workmate, 69-year-old Pitamber Sharma. It is believed that the accused Michael Sooklall strangled Sharma to death and dumped his body in the Mazaruni river close to the worksite. The two men reportedly had an argument […]
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