Edghill denies interrogating survivor about fishing boat tragedy; Says decision has to be made about calling off searches

Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill who holds responsibility for the maritime and transport sectors has denied that he interrogated the lone survivor of the Noble House Seafood fishing vessel tragedy. Mr. Edghill admitted that he did meet with the survivor Vincent Dazzel on Wednesday at this office, but he said the meeting was one […]

Lone survivor recalls fishing boat tragedy in Atlantic; Reveals he never got time to fully recover and was interrogated by Government Minister

Thanking God for his spared life, the lone survivor of the Noble House seafood fishing boat tragedy is hoping for closure for the families of the three missing fishermen and himself. Breaking his silence in an interview with News Source today, fisherman Vincent Dazzell said he is still having nightmares about being pitched overboard when […]

President calls on Police Force to “up its game” in crime-fighting and policing

While expressing satisfaction with the work of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) over the past years, President Irfaan Ali said he believes much more needs to be done, especially in the area of crime-fighting. Speaking during the opening of the Force’s Annual Officers Conference this morning, President Ali noted that with the transformation taking place […]

45 Police Ranks currently before the Courts on various charges; Top Cop urges more professionalism

Acting Police Commissioner Nigel Hoppie this morning revealed that while the Police Force continues to implement various programmes and initiatives to aid in the development of the officers who serve, it continues to face a problem with those who run afoul of the law. During the opening of the annual Police Officers’ Conference this morning, […]

High Court throws out AG’s request to discontinue Paul Slowe’s PSC case

High Court Judge Gino Persaud this afternoon dismissed an application by Attorney General Anil Nandlall for the case filed by the former Police Service Commission against the President’s decision to suspend the Commission members to be thrown out. The Attorney-General wanted the substantive case dismissed since the life of the Police Service Commission which filed […]

Alarming road accidents make the case for tougher fines and greater enforcement of road rules -Home Affairs Minister

Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn today said he is very concerned and alarmed over the recent spate of road accidents which have resulted in the loss of life and serious injuries. Pointing out the three most recent fatal accidents, Benn observed that speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving without care were the […]

Visiting Guyanese stabbed to death during wedding house row

A homecoming that should have been filled with happiness has turned into sorrow following the stabbing death of a 21-year-old overseas-based Guyanese who was home for a wedding. The dead young man was identified as Lakhan Chatterpal who lived in Ohio, USA. The incident took place at Crabwood Creek in the Upper Corentyne region in […]