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Jagdeo dismisses Mohamed’s plan to fight corruption in Guyana

Describing businessman and Presidential Candidate for the WIN party, Azruddin Mohamed, as “the most corrupt” person in Guyana, PPP General Secretary, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today dismissed Mr. Mohamed’s plan to tackle corruption should he win the seat of Government at the upcoming elections. “He said he will fight corruption. Imagine a man sanctioned for […]

Wendy’s to open first Guyana restaurant in August

One of the world’s most recognized quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands, Wendy’s, will open its first restaurant in Guyana in August. According to a statement, the brand has signed a franchise agreement with WenKai Inc. to bring its craveable menu, which includes its square hamburgers, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, chicken nuggets, and Frosty treats to local customers. […]

21-year-old remanded to prison for murder of Linden teacher

21-year-old labourer, Shaka Phillips, of Amelia’s Ward, Linden was charged and remanded to jail today over the murder of school teacher, Jenel Pollydore. Phillips is the ex-boyfriend of the school teacher, who was shot dead outside a wedding reception at a Linden hotel. The murder accused appeared virtually before Magistrate Rondel Weaver, and was not […]

Global Biodiversity Alliance deal inked

Guyana, the Dominican Republic, Barbados, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Ecuador are among the first signatories to the Global Biodiversity Alliance. The signing marked the beginning of a global movement and a call to action for countries and institutions to work together to protect the ecosystems that sustain life on earth. President Irfaan Ali, […]

WIN plans 50% increase for public servants and 20% PAYE once elected

Hours after the US expressed concern over the candidacy of businessman Azruddin Mohamed in the upcoming elections, he continued in full campaign mode, offering no response to the US Ambassador’s statement, but instead releasing some of his party’s plans and measures should it be elected to Government. Mohamed remains under US Government sanctions over allegations […]

National Suicide Surveillance System launched amidst high suicide rate

The Ministry of Health, with technical support from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), has launched a National Suicide Surveillance System, which is designed to facilitate real-time tracking and analysis of cases of suicide and attempted suicide. The National Suicide Surveillance System was launched at the Ministry of Health on Tuesday by the Minister of […]

16-year-old hit by stray bullet succumbs to injuries

The 16-year-old East La Penitence girl who was hit to the neck by a stray bullet while riding home through East Ruimveldt two nights ago has died. The young girl, Reyna Depeazer, passed away at the Georgetown Hospital this afternoon without ever regaining consciousness. The Guyana Police Force has been tightlipped on its investigations into […]