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(DPI) For the first time ever, the access road, which stretches from Don Robin Farm to Bolam Turn on the Nineteen public road Corentyne, Berbice, has street lights. Regional officials and motorists have welcomed the Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s installation of the street lights along the public road. Over the years, several persons have lost […]
Extradition proceedings involving alleged fugitive Troy Thomas heated up on Monday when through his lawyers, Thomas told the Magistrates’ Court that it has no jurisdiction to hear the case and his rights to be protected as a Guyanese were being violated. Thomas’ battery of Lawyers, which included Attorneys Nigel Hughes, Darren Wade and Bernard DaSilva, all made […]
Following the discovery of a forged cheque that was provided to a furniture store over two months ago, a father of eight was arrested and charged following an investigation. Today the man was taken before the Court to face forgery charges. 53-year-old, Christopher Connell stood before Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman and denied the allegations placed […]
Millions of dollars in expired drugs and medical supplies dating back to 2016 are still stored at the West Demerara Regional Hospital in bond space that has been described as congested and disorganized. Regional Executive Officer for Region Three, Denis Jaikarran and a team of officials from the Region faced tough questions when they appeared […]
Two weeks after three men, who the Police said were suspected bandits, were gunned down on the seawalls, an eyewitness has surfaced claiming that the incident was really an execution. Flanked by Attorney Nigel Hughes and sisters of one of the dead men, the eyewitness Devon Lyte, in a written statement recalled viewing the incident […]
A stern warning against mistreatment of elderly persons came early Monday morning as a new $18 million outpatient clinic and infirmary were declared open at the Palms Geriatric Home on Brickdam in Georgetown. Minister of Social Protection, Amna Ally participated in the ceremonial opening of the facility which will cater to the more than 190 […]
As Guyana prepares to make it’s case before the International Court of Justice and put an end to the border controversy with Venezuela, local efforts have commenced to raise more awareness, particularly among Guyanese youths. With no intention to replace the popular 1970s hit, ‘Not a Blade of Grass’, local artiste Blaze Anthonio has collaborated […]
Fourteen internet-ready computers are now available for use, free of cost, to residents of Albouystown, following the official opening of yet another Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Hub by the Government. Located in the compound of the Heavenly Light Church on Cooper Street, the hub will be open to the public from 16:00 to 21:00 hours daily. […]
The village of Jawalla in the Essequibo region has been left in mourning following the death of a father, who drowned after saving his two young daughters. Reports from the area state that the incident occurred on Friday afternoon as the man and his two children were heading back home in a canoe from the […]
Executive Member and Chief Whip for the PeopIe’s Progressive Party, Gail Teixeira has rushed to the defence of her party and its General Secretary and Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo against criticism from the son of the party’s founding leader. In a television interview and letter to the press, Dr. Cheddi Jagan Jr. lashed out at […]
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