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The search for the three missing fishermen and their vessel has been suspended by the Government after four weeks of searches turning up empty-handed. Minister of Works, Bishop Juan Edghill announced the suspension on Monday while indicating that the authorities will remain alert. “At this point, I don’t know what else I can do in […]
One hundred and thirty-two students from across Guyana will be trained in the development of artificial intelligence software and leadership skills. Under the Spark programme, students from the secondary and tertiary institutions will engage in eight-week-long training programmes that will be supported by two overseas-based Guyanese who work in the field. The two, Dr Jason […]
A number of employees of the Ministry of Health’s Diamond bond were arrested today as investigations continue to reports of larceny at the bond. One of the employees arrested is facing additional investigations and charges after two guns with ammunition were found in his car along with a large sum of cash, during the larceny […]
The Ministry of Education has made a decision to fully reopen all public schools from the 25th of April across the country. While most public schools have been reopened for months, many of the classes were still continuing virtually and some classes were only held on specific days. Education Minister, Priya Manickchand today said that […]
A 44-year-old Customs Officer from Linden has been arrested by the Police after he attacked and stabbed his wife during an argument. The Customs Officer, whose name has not been released, reportedly drove his wife to the Bucktown creek in Linden on Sunday afternoon and the two got into an argument. A police report explained […]
A US citizen who family members thought had been kidnapped after they received a photograph of him with his mouth covered with duct tape, has been found alive and well at a Hadfield Street hotel. The man, 29-year-old Rohan Kirpaul Mangra has since told investigators that he was not abducted and went to the hotel […]
With most COVID-19 restrictions lifted in Guyana and the country fully re-opened, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony is reminding persons who remain unvaccinated against the virus that they continue to be at a higher risk of contracting the virus and ending up with severe symptoms. “We currently have 19 persons in hospital and of […]
39-year-old Lennox Roberts called ‘Soldier Man’ was today sentenced to 12 years in jail by Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall for the July 2015 fatal shooting of businessman Ganesh Ramlall. The businessman who owned the Regent Multiplex Mall was killed during a robbery. Back in February, Roberts pleaded guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter. He was […]
As Guyanese observe and celebrate the Hindu spring festival of Phagwah, the Head of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, who is also a Government Minister, wants promoters to stop tying their party events to the sacred religious festival. A number of promoters are hosting parties and other events on Friday as part […]
A city businessman and some members of his family were arrested on Wednesday when a search at his home unearthed over five pounds of marijuana, several bottles of liquor suspected to be uncustomed, and a large quantity of local and foreign cash. In a statement, the Guyana Police Force said ranks from its Criminal Investigations […]
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