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Police investigators are continuing their intel driven operations in Linden in pursuit of recapturing prison escapee, Royden Williams aka Royden Durant. Assistant Commissioner Clifton Hicken said on Monday that the policing posture in this regard continues not only in Linden and other Region 10 areas but throughout the country. He could not say with certainty whether Williams […]
The European Union has announced that it will be supporting Hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean. In a Monday morning statement, the EU said Hurricane Irma has left a trail of devastation across many countries, and “it is our moral duty to help those in need whose lives and homes are being destroyed or severely threatened.” […]
Several persons are in the custody of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit this morning following the discovery of 75 pounds of compressed marijuana in a Norton Street house on Sunday. The discovery was made as CANU agents carried out a raid at the Norton and Camp Street property. The marijuana was found in several bulk […]
Guyana is preparing to offer relief to those Caribbean countries left ravaged by Hurricane Irma. This afternoon, the Minister of State, Joe Harmon and a government team will meet with officials of the Private Sector Commission on the issue. The Government has already pledged its support to the the islands which have seen devastation left […]
President David Granger has committed Guyana’s support for Caribbean States, which have been affected by Hurricane Irma. Reports indicate that there has been severe destruction and at least 10 dead across the Region. “The Government of Guyana stands in solidarity with the people of the hurricane-ravaged territories of the Caribbean and President Granger expresses condolences […]
Minister of State Joseph Harmon today poured cold water on plans by the Junior Minister of Social Protection, by announcing that there is no ban on the employment of women working at night as security guards. Junior Minister of Social Protection, Keith Scott, has been telling Security companies that he plans to take legislation to […]
As President David Granger continues to examine the findings of the Commission of Inquiry into the alleged assassination plot against him, the Police Force is being placed on notice that the recommendations, among other things, points to a need for serious reform within the Guyana Police Force. State Minister Joseph Harmon said the President intends […]
The Government is looking to set up a unit, possibly within the Guyana Defence Force, that will utilize drone technology to provide better surveillance of the country’s airspace, particularly in the interior locations. State Minister Joseph Harmon made the revelation on Thursday during an engagement with the media and said the recent discovery of an illegal aircraft […]
Health officials in Guyana have reported that they have treated some 368 Venezuelans who crossed the border in recent weeks seeking medical help for Malaria. The Government said it has been made aware of the situation from officials in the Region #1, Barima Waini area and has taken a decision to continue offering assistance to its neighbors. […]
An early morning fire that engulfed a two-storey house in Nabacalis/Golden Grove area has claimed the life of man, who was believed to be in his late 30’s. The deceased has been identified as Sean Prince of Prince Shipping. Firefighters were called to battle the blaze just after 1:00 am along the Sideline Dam, which […]
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