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The Public Security Ministry today announced that it will be relaxing the 2am for bars and nightspots to close their doors, however, the noise nuisance laws will still be enforced. The decision follows several requests from the business community and Guyanese who are home for the holidays. In a statement, the Ministry noted that in […]
The adolescent pregnancy rate in Guyana is highest in the hinterland region, according to a recent survey that examined adolescent pregnancies in 2015 and 2016. In both years, the figures pointed to the hinterland communities as having the highest number of cases. Dr. Morris Edwards of the Ministry of Public Health revealed the findings this […]
The Guyana Police Force today named Detective Sergeant Rodwell Sarrabo as its Best Cop for 2018 The Detective, who is attached to the CID Headquarters, was credited for his outstanding work in leading and assisting in solving several major murder cases and other investigations. In accepting his award at the Police Force’s Annual Award Ceremony, […]
Ahead of Friday’s no confidence motion and vote, The APNU+AFC Coalition Government is reasserting that it is united, strong and stable. In a statement last evening, the Government said that at yesterday’s cabinet meeting, members re-affirmed their patriotic commitment to Guyana as they strengthened their resolve to realise the good life for all. The Government […]
The Department of Labour has launched a full-scale investigation into the fishing tragedy at sea that claimed the life of a fisherman attached to the Prittipaul Singh Investments company. Today, investigators from the Department visited the fishing vessel which is docked at the company’s wharf. They were able to tour and get a first hand […]
The Government called on the Opposition to “bring on” the no confidence motion. Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, today said that is exactly what his party will be doing this Friday when the motion comes up for debate and a vote. Although the Opposition is in the minority by one seat, Mr. Jagdeo said that it […]
The Guyana Police has been stepping up its fight against crime with increased Police presence in several communities. The Police Force is seeing some successes. A 38-year-old, taxi driver, who was identified as Ben Cumberbatch was busted with over 12 pounds of marijuana stashed in the spare wheel of his car last Thursday. He made his […]
The Lands and Surveys Commission, which is responsible for the leasing of state lands, has been facing several hurdles with persons being granted leases and not starting the projects that they acquired the lands to complete. Commissioner at the Lands and Survey Commission, Trevor Benn said it is a practice that is becoming far too […]
The People’s Progressive Party has expressed “deep shock” at the sudden passing of former Home Affairs Minister, Ronald Gajraj, who died on Saturday after collapsing with a suspected heart attack. Gajraj served as Home Affairs Minister under the PPP from 1999 – 2005. He was later appointed High Commissioner to India and served in that […]
The body of a fisherman who was thrown overboard, while working on a fishing vessel out in the Atlantic Ocean, is still to be recovered and it might never be recovered. Surveillance video from the Prittipaul Singh Investments fishing boat showed the fisherman losing control and being pitched overboard after sliding and being hit by […]
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