Gail Teixeira and David Hinds clash over elections preparations and voters’ list

Executive Member for the People’s Progressive Party and former Member of Parliament, Gail Teixeira believes the President needs to let good faith prevail and set a date for elections within 90 days. Appearing on the online talk show, Globespan 24×7, Ms. Teixeira explained that the December 21 No Confidence motion against the government effectively put […]

Balwant Singh Hospital files criminal complaint against social media activist over “horror testimonials”

Social media activist and businesswoman, Melissa Atwell aka “Melly Mel” found herself being grilled by Police investigators for several hours on Friday. The questioning by Police investigators came following a criminal complaint by the Balwant Singh Hospital over several alleged “horror testimonials” about its service were shared on Facebook by Atwell. The Balwant Singh Hospital […]

Exxon’s oil production vessel for Guyana Commissioned

Guyana inched closer to the start of oil production with the launch of the Liza Destiny today in Singapore. The Liza Destiny is the first oil production vessel to be placed in Guyana. It was officially dedicated by First Lady Sandra Granger. The Director of the Energy Department also attended the Singapore launch along with […]

Six months in jail for phone thief

A 22-year-old man who appeared in Court today and pleaded guilty to stealing his friend’s $85,000 mobile phone, will be spending the next six months in jail. The sentence was handed down this morning by the Chief Magistrate after the youth, Marvin Maikou, admitted to the larceny charge. The incident reportedly took place on the […]

Bus driver remanded over marijuana in spare wheels bust

Following the discovery of over 62 pounds of Marijuana stashed in two spare wheels of a Route-72 mini-bus, the 40-year-old driver of the bus, Seon Baker, was today charged and remanded to jail. The accused who lives at Linden, told the Court he is not guilty of the drug trafficking offence. The bust took place […]

GRA Boss to Jagdeo: Honour tax obligations and stop sheltering under Presidential immunity

The Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority, Godfrey Statia, in a statement today, accused the Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo of peddling statements that are misleading and that are filled with innuendos and allegations of fraud. The GRA boss believes the statements are meant to create public mischief, and tarnish the efforts at rebuilding the […]