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Investigation launched into Dataram and wife’s fake passports

Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix has announced that a full investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances under which convicted drug lord, Barry Dataram and his reputed wife, Ms. Anjanie Boodnarine were issued fake passports. He has indicated that those culpable will face the harshest possible action.  Dataram and Boodnaraine were arrested in […]

National Youth Policy adopted by National Assembly

The National Assembly yesterday, adopted the National Youth Policy. The Motion to have the Policy adopted was brought to the House by Minister within the Ministry of Education, Nicolette Henry. According to Henry, the Policy is a comprehensive roadmap that lays out the Government’s plans for youth across Guyana. Henry said it is in keeping […]

Passport application process to go online soon

(GINA)  The Ministry of Public Telecommunications will be collaborating with the Ministry of Citizenship to make a more effective Passport application system. Minister of Public Telecommunications, Catherine Hughes, told the Government Information Agency (GINA) that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) would be used to make the process easier and faster. Hughes said that the ministries […]

Barry Dataram and reputed wife caught in Suriname

Convicted and self-confessed drug lord, Barry Dataram and his reputed wife, Anjanie Boodnarine have been arrested in neighbouring Suriname, three weeks after they went on the run from local law enforcement. Surinamese Police on Friday informed local police and the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit that they had nabbed the two hiding out in a house […]

US Energy Official urges Guyana to employ good governance and regulations as oil production looms

-by Gordon Moseley- The U.S State Department’s Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs, Amos Hochstein says the US Government is excited about Guyana’s oil producing prospects, but he encourages Guyana to focus on ensuring the proper frameworks are in place that would see the country reaping the real benefits from the sector. The […]