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Four persons who are all believed to be miners have gone missing in the Cuyuni river after their boat capsized on Saturday morning. Three others have survived the river tragedy. Transport Minister Robeson Benn confirmed that the accident took place just after 9 o’ clock on Saturday morning in the river as the boat approached […]
Leader of the Opposition David Granger believes it is time that Guyana gets to the bottom of the human trafficking scourge that continues to haunt the country. The Opposition parties in Parliament have used their majority to push the Government to set up a Special Commission of inquiry to investigate cases of trafficking in persons, […]
When the Princess Hotel Chain bought the Buddy’s Hotel less than five years ago, the company promised that it was going add some class and family entertainment to the hotel facilities. The company is now keeping that promised and has opened a multi million dollar entertainment centre at the hotel for the entire family. On […]
The U.S Embassy on Friday announced that thirteen Guyanese law enforcement officials are attending a series of training courses in neighbouring Trinidad and Tobago at the Police Academy of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service. The training began on May 13 and will end on June 28 in Port of Spain. According to the embassy, […]
Police and Fire investigators were combing through the damage at the Merriman’s Funeral Home early on Thursday morning after a section of the building was set on fire. Investigators believe fire bombs were used. Two hearses were almost completely gutted and the front of the building was badly scorched. Neighbours recalled hearing two loud explosions […]
The smartphone market has found itself another competitor but this time, it’s a mobile service provider that is entering the field. Digicel Guyana on Thursday announced that the company “is making the Android experience affordable and accessible to all with the launch of its own affordable smart phone”. According to the company, the new and […]
The Guyana Sugar Corporation has reported that there continues to be problems facing the industry and a low sugar crop is expected to affect final production. The company has been enjoying cash infusions from the Government even as it battles the European Union price cuts. The Alliance For Change believes its time for change at […]
A protest outside the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court turned into celebration on Thursday morning after the Director of Public Prosecutions ordered the Police to drop the murder charge it had instituted against 26-year-old East Ruimveldt resident Shaka Chase. With the charges dropped, Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry told Chase he was free to leave the court-house. The young […]
President Donald Ramotar is slated to join fellow CARICOM Heads of State in Trinidad and Tobago for an important meeting with United States (US) Vice President Joe Biden focusing on trade and economic development, US State Department country reports and security cooperation. The forum scheduled for May 29 is part of a three-nation tour the US Vice […]
A move by the Government to reduce an environmental tax on imported plastic containers while at the same time adding a tax to the local manufacturing sector for products that use non returnable plastic, glass and metal containers was voted down in the National Assembly today as the combined Opposition parties used their majority to […]
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