By News Source Guyana on November 2, 2016
Crime, News
Already serving an eight year jail sentence for cocaine trafficking and other charges related to trying to escape sentencing, convicted and self confessed drug lord, Barry Dataram, may have more legal troubles heading his way. The Special Organised Crime Unit has opened investigations into Dataram’s assets and his possible links to money laundering. A senior […]
By News Source Guyana on November 1, 2016
News, Politics
Members of the Board of Directors of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), met today with President David Granger and Cabinet members on the current status of operations at the organisation, as well as future plans. A statement from the Ministry if the Presidency said Cabinet was given a full presentation by Chief Executive Officer of GuySuCo, […]
By News Source Guyana on November 1, 2016
Crime, News
A second co-accused in the 2008 Bartica massacre on Tuesday morning pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter in the High Court. Clad in a white linen suit, Clebert Reece appeared before Justice Roxanne George and a Jury where he entered his guilty plea to 12 counts of manslaughter. He will face sentencing […]
By News Source Guyana on November 1, 2016
News
Newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Brigadier George Lewis has issued a stern warning to ranks who are engaged in deviant behaviour, cautioning that soldier who break the law and defence regulations will be penalised. Lewis, in his first public address since his promotion last month, told his officers and […]
By News Source Guyana on November 1, 2016
News
A Guyanese man early Tuesday morning set out on a journey to walk from Georgetown in Region #4 to Mabaruma and areas in North-West Region #1. Ric Couchman said he expects to complete the challenging journey over land and water within 14 days and could not be worried by the potential risks and dangers involved. […]
By News Source Guyana on November 1, 2016
News, Politics
Well known political activist and member of the People’s National Congress, Kenneth Chance also known as “Six Head”, passed away on Monday after he suffered a stroke. In a statement, the PNCR said “he was a vibrant member of the PNCR and an activist, not only in his community of Albouystown, but further afield.” The […]
By News Source Guyana on November 1, 2016
News
The Government Analyst – Food and Drug Department is advising the general public against purchasing unlabelled items of processed foods, such as flour, milk, sauces, spices and beverages. The department is reminding consumers also that The sale of unlabelled processed foods is in contravention to the Laws of Guyana. Manufacturers and distributors are being urged to stop the sale of unlabelled […]
By News Source Guyana on October 31, 2016
News
Commissioner of Police (ag), David Ramnarine has admitted that the Guyana Police Force made an error on the night of October 28 during which a Mahdia bus traveling to Georgetown slammed into the back of a parked truck on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway. The accident left two persons dead and several others injured. According to reports, […]
By News Source Guyana on October 31, 2016
News
The Foreign Affairs Ministry in Guyana on Monday encouraged citizens to utilize a new online application process when applying for the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CMSE) certificate. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Single Market and Economy (CSME) will be implementing its CSME Application Processing System (CAPS) from tomorrow, November […]
By News Source Guyana on October 31, 2016
News
Six police ranks have been dismissed from the Guyana Police for misconduct during the month of October, Police Commissioner (acting) David Ramnarine disclosed on Monday. Ramnarine said the ranks were dismissed for matters relating to criminal misconduct. The acting Top Cop did not reveal their identities, he would only say that the six ranks included […]