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Board of Inquiry to probe Drug Lord’s claims against CANU

by Kurt Campbell Following the allegations made by self-confessed Guyanese drug lord, Barry Dataram earlier this week, that Agents of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit were involved in drug trafficking,  the National Security Committee, headed by President David Granger is taking steps to launch an investigation. The President told reporters at his office on Wednesday morning […]

CANU to Drug Lord, Barry Dataram: Make your confessions under oath

Guyana’s Customs Anti Narcotics Unit, CANU has rubbished claims by self-confessed drug lord, Barry Dataram, that the drug enforcement body is involved in the drug trade. Dataram, who is currently before the courts in connection with a multi million dollar drug bust and whose relative was recently busted with millions of dollars in his house, […]

Guyana urges regional aviation oversight body to develop regulations for use of drones

Guyana’s Minister with responsibility for the Aviation Sector, Annette Ferguson, believes Guyana is setting the stage for a more robust sector. She made the statement during the 17th Board of Directors meeting of the Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System (CASSOS), which opened today in Guyana. During the opening of the meeting, Minister Ferguson stated that, […]

First lady pushes importance of educating girls to make them strong women

First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger said educating, nurturing and supporting girls are the keys to raising strong women, in her address, Sunday, at a ceremony hosted by the Guyana Girl Guides Association (GGGA) in observance of World Thinking Day 2016, held at the GGGA’s Headquarters on Brickdam, Georgetown. The First Lady was also officially inducted […]

Department of Housing offers 50 for 50 Independence payment plan for house lots

Minister within the Ministry of Communities Valerie Patterson, who holds responsibility for the Housing Sector, has announced a major discount offer by the Central Housing and Planning Authority for persons who have been allocated house lots. During her first press conference since taking over the portfolio in January, Minister Patterson announced that persons who have […]

Police Force seeking to add 900 new police officers this year

The Guyana Police Force is looking to increase its manpower by 900 persons by the end of 2016. Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud made the announcement on Thursday during the opening of the annual Police Officers’ Conference. Mr. Persaud said the Force will be graduating almost 300 new recruits in the coming weeks. The Guyana Police […]