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Two Prison Officers are in Police custody this morning and are likely to face marijuana possession and trafficking charges. The two were held by Police after the Prison Service received information that while on duty at the Georgetown Hospital, they were seen collecting a bag from a civilian. The Prison Service called in the police […]
Forty-nine women from various fields are among those who will be conferred with National Awards by President David Granger as part of the celebrations of Guyana’s 52nd Independence Anniversary. These persons have been recognised for their outstanding service and sterling contributions toward national development. The awards will be presented at an Investiture ceremony slated to […]
In a major twist, a second man who was arrested for questioning about the murder of Guyana Goldfields Supply Manager, Neil Whyte, has admitted to the crime and has led investigators to the murder weapon. Today the Guyana Police Force announced that the second suspect took investigators to a house in Fifth Street, Alberttown and […]
The Ministry of the Presidency has announced that pursuant to powers under Article 188(2) of the Constitution, President David Granger has granted a Presidential Pardon to one (1) woman prisoner, whom he considered fit and proper to receive such pardon. The Presidential Pardon is effective from today in observance of the 52nd Independence Anniversary of […]
Barbados is waking up this morning to a new Prime Minister. Mia Motley has led her Barbados Labour party to victory at yesterday’s elections and will become the first female Prime Minister of the island. Unofficial results show a clean sweep across the island which will result in a parliament with no official opposition. According […]
The Government’s Chief Spokesman, Minister of State Joe Harmon today made it clear that when it comes to the penalties handed down to persons found guilty of narcotics trafficking, the law is the law. He was at the time responding to questions about the Government’s position on calls for there to be a decriminalizing of […]
As the Rights of the Child Commission continues to advance the interest of Guyanese children, it has expressed concern over the lack of access to secondary education in several areas across the country. RCC’s Chairperson, Ms. Aleema Nasir on Thursday said she was concerned that many communities are still crying out for “a basic thing like access to secondary […]
Three days after a Herstelling man was spotted by neighbours submerging his ex-reputed wife in a trench, he appeared in Court today charged with murdering the woman. 33-year-old, Daniel Watson appeared in the Courtroom of Magistrate Leron Dale this morning and was not required to enter a plea to the capital offence of murder. The […]
As part of activities slated for Guyana’s Independence celebrations, local artists are showcasing their products at the Visual Art and Craft Market on Main Street. The event opened on Wednesday morning and will wrap up on Thursday evening. One of the exhibitors, Violet Whitehead, who is the owner of Flower Makers said she hopes to […]
Declaring that he “cannot reverse a decision by a Magistrate”, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo on Wednesday morning said he intends to engage lawmakers across the board, to consider the reforming of laws that criminalize the use of small amounts of marijuana. But the Prime Minister was quick to point out that those reforms may not target the […]
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