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PM Nagamootoo “disassociates” himself from Chronicle’s perceived attack on Acting Chancellor

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, who holds responsibility for the state media, used the opening of the Police Officers’ Conference to distance himself from what he said, is the “perceived” attack on the Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Carl Singh. Last week, the Guyana Chronicle carried a front page headline and story about recent decisions by […]

Two 19-year-old men arrested after raw gold robbery

Two 19-year-old men have been arrested by Police and are facing questioning after a Crane Housing Scheme man and his mother were robbed at gunpoint in their home of two ounces of raw gold, gold jewellery, cellphones and $60,000 cash. The incident took place just after 8:00pm on Tuesday. The Police in a statement said […]

Teachers Union reject proposed parking meter discount as negotiations continue

The Guyana Teachers Union and Smart City Solutions are continuing their discussions over the placement of parking meters and parking spaces in front of city schools. Contacted on Wednesday, Public Relations Officer for Smart City Solutions, Kit Nascimento, explained that the discussions are ongoing and proposals are being looked at. He said no agreement has […]

Williams and Nandlall still to meet on GECOM Chairmanship issues

More than a week after the President requested that the Opposition sends a representative to meet with the Attorney General on the issue of choosing the next GECOM chairman and the interpretation of the qualifications, the meeting is still to take place. The Opposition Leader had indicated that Member of Parliament and former Attorney General, […]

Roundabout to be constructed at Kitty seawall where sinkholes occurred

(GINA)   A roundabout will be constructed at the Kitty Sea Wall where the sinkholes occurred to create a smoother flow of traffic. Coordinator, Works Services Group, Ministry of Public Infrastructure Geoffrey Vaughn told the Government Information Agency (GINA) that this will enable drivers to travel to their desired designation with ease and reduce the […]

Former murder accused “whistle”, wanted for Privilege nightclub shooting

Police investigators are seeking the public’s help in locating a former murder accused, who they are convinced is the person who fired shots inside the Privilege nightclub two weeks ago, injuring two persons. Deputy Commander for A’ Division, Senior Superintendent  Calvin Brutus, on Tuesday told News Source that investigators now have additional evidence that clearly […]

Canada bound woman busted with cocaine in books

On the same day that a Guyanese man was back in court to face drug trafficking charges for his attempt to send cocaine in a package to Canada, a Guyanese woman was busted at the Cheddi Jagan Airport as she attempted to take cocaine herself to Canada. The woman, whose name has not been released, […]