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A supervisor at a gold mining company, whose family also operates a sand trucking business, is grateful for life, but is hoping for justice after he was abducted and robbed. The victim, Kevin Fiedkou, who is originally from Linden but lives in Providence, told investigators that he was taking his vehicle to wash at the […]
The Special Organised Crime Unit of the Guyana Police Force has announced that it has recommended dozens of charges against Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus, and is now awaiting the advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions. In a statement this morning, SOCU explained that while no criminal charges were recommended against Mr. Brutus […]
InterCaribbean Airways has announced its plans to begin twice-weekly non-stop service between Guyana and the island of Grenada. According to a statement from the airline, the new service is awaiting government approval, but is set to begin on the 1st December. The statement explained that the service between Guyana and Grenada would be operated on […]
The European Commission Delegation in Guyana has announced that from next Monday, the 21st October, persons wishing to apply for Schengen visas will be allowed to do so in Guyana if the main destination is France. The EU Delegation said the applications will be received over two days in every month. The statement explained that […]
Scores of sugar cane workers at Blairmont Sugar Estate in Berbice downed their tools today over a number of issues, including the need for additional pay. The strike action by the workers started early this morning, with scores of them refusing to turn on to duty and gathering outside the estate gates in large numbers. […]
A preliminary report on the 2022 Population and Housing Census will be released soon, the Bureau of Statistics said while refuting claims of political interference and a drop in the country’s population. In a statement this afternoon, the Bureau of Statistics said claims suggesting that the publication of the 2022 Census is being delayed as […]
Welfare officers and Counselors attached to the Ministry of Education were exposed to training int he area of Restorative Justice today, as the Government moves to integrate restorative practices into the school system. Restorative practice, particularly in schools, encourages behavior that is supportive and respectful. Director of the Restorative Justice Centre, Orin Boston said when […]
A new Northwest Secondary School was commissioned on Monday, three years after the school was gutted by fire. At the commissioning ceremony, President Ali noted the investments made by the Government in the region’s education sector, explaining that the investments are aimed at ensuring every child has equitable access to quality education. The President said […]
Regional carrier, Caribbean Airlines has announced that it will be operating two flights per week from Guyana to neighbouring Suriname. The airline will also be increasing the number of flights it operates to Suriname from Trinidad and Tobago to four flights per week. The flights from Guyana will operate out of the Eugene F. Correia […]
The Working People’s Alliance, (WPA) today welcomed the President’s announcement of a one off $200,000 cash transfer as a “baby step”, but said the Head of State failed to address the issue of poverty which has become pervasive, when he addressed the opening of the National Assembly last week. During a press conference today, WPA […]
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