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US Immigration arrest of Guyana-born,Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools triggers protests

The arrest of Guyana-born, Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts by U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement for allegedly being in the United States illegally, triggered protests by scores of residents and supporters in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday. Homeland Security Spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, confirmed the arrest of Roberts on Friday, Sept. 26. The official […]

36 months in jail for Charity man busted with 32lbs Cocaine

One day after he was busted with 32 pounds of cocaine in a backpack, Charity, Essequibo resident, Alfred Andrew Paul, admitted to drug trafficking and has been sentenced to 36 months in prison. He has also been fined $22.2 million. Paul appeared at the Suddie Magistrates’ Court on Friday where he immediately pleaded guilty to […]

WPA says Guyana needs improved security system to match growing economy

By Svetlana Marshall The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) wants a complete overhaul of Guyana’s security system, arguing that with the country transitioning into a petro-state, it is imperative for the Security Sector to be equipped to address existing, new and emerging threats. Co-Leader of the Working People’s Alliance, Dr. David Hinds, at a press conference […]

Kaneville man shot dead by friend during hunting incident

Police investigators are probing the shooting death of 29-year-old Kaneville, East Bank Demerara resident, Lakeram Persaud during a hunting trip with a group of friends. Persaud’s friend, 64-year-old Rockie Blackman has been arrested over the fatal shooting incident. A Police statement explained that on Saturday morning, Persaud and Blackman along with two other friends went […]

South Rupununi brothers arrested over murder of brother-in-law

Two brothers are in custody in South Rupununi, accused of stabbing their sister’s reputed husband to death after the man refused their request to borrow his motorcycle. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon in the village of Maruranau in the South Rupununi. The dead man has been identified as 27-year-old Assis Joel. His wife’s brothers, […]

AFC wants parties to continue to press GECOM on electoral reform and introduction of Biometrics

As the Alliance For Change (AFC) seeks to re-establish itself in the country’s political sphere, the party today turned its attention to the Guyana Elections Commission, and pointed out that the country’s electoral body continues to fail the electorate by refusing to implement critical reforms that will guarantee free and fair elections in Guyana. The […]

CHPA halts construction of Chinese supermarket on Brickdam; City Constabulary arrests 4 workers

The Ministry of Housing, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), this afternoon halted the construction of the Changhong Supermarket on Brickdam, near Brumel Place. In a release this afternoon, the Ministry said an inspection conducted by the CH&PA’s Enforcement and Compliance Department confirmed that construction commenced without seeking approval from CH&PA or the […]