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Granger lambastes GGMC over “outrageous” loan to CHPA

Opposition and APNU Leader David Granger has threatened to launch an investigation and take action, upon resumption of the National Assembly, for what he has deemed an outrageous and lawless loan agreement between the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA). The Opposition Leader bemoaned the circumstances under […]

Guyanese man busted in Barbados with cocaine strapped to thighs

A 22-year-old Guyanese man who arrived in Barbados on Wednesday with over 5 pounds of cocaine strapped to his thighs will spend the next three years in jail in the island after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges. The young man has been identified as Alistair Caldie Reid. He appeared at the District B Magistrate […]

Guyanese couple held with over 40 lbs cocaine at CJIA

A Guyanese man and his pregnant wife who were using the VIP Lounge of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport were busted with a large quantity of cocaine early on Friday morning. The two, who were outgoing passengers, were already in the exclusive high security area when they were nabbed by officers attached to the Narcotics […]

GGMC loans Central Housing $3 Billion for housing project

Just two days after workers ended an almost one month strike for increased wages and salaries, The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission late Thursday announced that it was investing $3 Billion as a loan to the Central Housing and Planning Authority for the development of the Housing Sector. The announcement came just hours after a […]

West Coast Demerara miner murdered in North West

Police investigators from Georgetown have travelled to the Five Star mining area in the North West District to investigate the murder of 37-year-old Stewartville resident, Devon Moore. According to a police report, Devon Moore was in his mining camp on Wednesday afternoon when another man entered his camp and shot him at close range with […]

Security guard shoots fisherman dead during argument

A security guard attached to the Prittipaul Singh Investments company is in police custody after he shot and killed a fisherman during an early morning argument at the Prittipaul Singh Company at Ruimveldt. Dead is 45-year-old Elvis Pollard of Crane, West Bank Demerara.  The incident reportedly took place just after 7 am while the two […]

Four held following cocaine bust on Sheriff Street

Four persons are in the custody of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit following a cocaine bust on Wednesday on Sheriff Street in Georgetown. News Source understands that a large quantity of cocaine was found in a car during a sting operation. The occupants of the car and persons linked to the occupants were taken into […]

President to dissolve Parliament in early February

President Donald Ramotar is expected to dissolve the already prorogued parliament of Guyana in early February to clear the way for national elections. Last week, President Ramotar announced May 11, 2015 as the date for national elections. That decision came following his decision to suspend the parliament of Guyana to avoid a no confidence motion […]

Soldiers injured in early morning East Bank accident

At least 18 soldiers attached to the Guyana Defence Force were injured on Thursday morning as a result of a collision between their bus and a sand truck. The accident took place at Garden of Eden just after heavy rainfall. At least three of the soldiers were seriously injured and taken to the Georgetown Hospital […]

GPL considering reductions in electricity charges

The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) is favourably considering the reduction in electricity charges which is expected to take effect soon, according to Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr. Roger Luncheon. Dr.  Luncheon could not say however, how soon citizens could expect the relief to the already complained about high electricity charges. Luncheon could also […]