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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 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 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 […]
Police Commissioner Leslie James today said the Guyana Police Force intends to further crack down on the lawlessness on the country’s roadways. Guyana has recorded over 110 deaths on the roads so far for this year. Speaking at the Police Force’s Annual Award Ceremony this morning, Commissioner James said there has been a spike in […]
A West Ruimveldt woman, who got fed up of her reputed husband’s “child mother” visiting their home has found herself facing an attempted murder charge, after stabbing the man. 39-year-old, Kendra Grant, was granted bail in the sum of $150,000 bail after appearing before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore to face the attempted murder charge. Court […]
At the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court this morning, Magistrate Fabayo Azore granted permission for Trinidadian National, Sawak Maraj, to head home for the holidays, even as he is on trial in Guyana for allegedly faking his own kidnapping. The Magistrate’s decision came following a request made by the man’s Attorney. As part of being granted permission […]
A Corriverton, Berbice family has been thrown into mourning following the death of their 5-month-old baby. It is suspected that the child, Mason Cush, was electrocuted after chewing on an electrical cord in the home. The incident took place on Wednesday morning. According to a police report, the baby was at home with his parents, […]
(ABC) A passenger was arrested last weekend at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens after authorities say he attempted to smuggle live birds concealed within hair rollers. U. S. Customs and Border Protection agents stopped the arriving passenger on a flight from Georgetown, Guyana. During the course of the inspection, they discovered 70 live […]
The Guyana Police Force is continuing its crackdown on the sale of ecstasy pills. Today, a 22-year-old woman was charged after she was allegedly caught red-handed selling the ecstasy pills to school children. The woman was nabbed during a stake out and undercover exercise by lawmen. According to the Court documents, on the 8th December, […]
Those Police Officers who run foul of the law should also expect to face the full consequences for their action. Commissioner of Police, Leslie James made it clear this morning during a Police Force Christmas event that the Guyana Police Force has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to officers following the Force’s Standard […]
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