Home Affairs Minister defends arrest of Opposition MP on Cyber Crime probe; Denies political persecution

Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has lashed out at Opposition Leader Joe Harmon over Mr. Harmon’s statement that the arrest and questioning of Opposition Member of Parliament Annette Ferguson on a cyber crime investigation amounts to political persecution. In a statement last evening, Benn said everyone in Guyana including the Opposition Members of Parliament are […]

Taxi driver’s body found at side of Ogle roadway

The lifeless body of a 53-year-old taxi driver was found at the side of a roadway in the Pradoville, Ogle community this morning. He has been identified as Belfield Housing Scheme resident Kenric Trim. The man was last seen alive at around 7:30 this morning when he left his home to begin his taxi work. […]

World Bank approves US$6 Million to assist Guyana’s COVID-19 vaccination programme

The World Bank has approved an additional US$6 million in financing to support affordable and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines and ensure effective vaccine deployment in Guyana through the Guyana COVID-19 Emergency Response project. Guyana had previously received US$7.5 Million. The project will also support general preparedness, resilience, and overall health system strengthening. “An efficient […]

Brazilian restaurant owner found dead in Regent St. restaurant

53-year-old Brazilian restaurant owner Beto Coutinho was found dead this afternoon at his Regent Street restaurant. The man’s body was found hanging in the living quarters of his restaurant. The gruesome discovery was made by relatives and friends this afternoon after they became concerned that he had not been seen all day and his business […]