No more “powder-like” substances in carry on luggage

Airlines heading to the United States have announced that passengers will no longer be able to carry powder-like substances in their carry-on luggage except for baby formula and medically prescribed substances. The restriction comes from the US Transportation Security Administration and covers all passengers heading to the US. The powder-like substances that will be allowed […]

CARICOM Commission recommends decriminalisation of marijuana across CARICOM

-by Ravin Singh-  THE Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Regional Commission on Marijuana 2018 has recommended in its report the decriminalization of marijuana across member-states. The report will be presented to Heads-of-Government at the 39th conference of the regional body which will be held in Montego Bay, Jamaica from July 4-6. At a press conference on Monday, […]

Brassington present, Ashni Singh absent as new misconduct in public office charge is filed

Former Minister of Finance under the last PPP Civic Government, Dr. Ashni Singh and former Privatisation Unit Head, Winston Brassington are facing a new charge of misconduct in public office. Singh was a no-show in Court this morning as the charge was read. Brassington and his Attorneys were present. Attorney-at-law, Anil Nandlall, who is representing […]

Education Ministry to rely on ICT plan to improve NGSA results in Hinterland region

-by Ravin Singh- The overall academic performance of pupils on the Coast and those in the Hinterland areas are not comparable and to bridge this gap, the Education Ministry has developed a three-prong approach which includes reliance on Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This was according to Chief Education Officer (CEO) Marcel Hudson yesterday, during […]

US State Department calls on Guyana to fund specialize victim services in fight against trafficking in persons

The United States Government through its State Department is calling on the Guyana Government to fund specialized victim services outside the capital as the fight continues against trafficking in persons. The State Department also wants those services to be unveiled for child victims and adult male victims of human traffcking. Those are just some of […]