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Glenn Lall files police complaint against AG over death threats

With his lawyer at his side, Publisher of the Kaieteur News, Glenn Lall, filed a police complaint on Monday afternoon against Guyana’s Attorney General, Anil Nandlall over alleged death threats contained in a recorded conversation between the Attorney General and a senior reporter at the Kaieteur News. During the recorded conversation, a voice believed to […]

Granger reminds PNC: “Party is more powerful than any personality”

The People’s National Congress held its General Council  meeting at the Party’s Congress Place Headquarters on Saturday and senior party members were reminded by Party Leader, David Granger that they are all there to serve the people and not because they might consider themselves local celebrities. In a speech that touched on several issues, Mr. […]

Caribbean Airlines accepts findings of crash probe

Caribbean Airlines has accepted the findings of the three-year investigation into the crash of one of its planes at Guyana’s Cheddi Jagan International Airport during landing. No one died in the crash but several passengers suffered injuries. The investigation which was led by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority found pilot error as the main cause […]

Rohee accuses GECOM of “security breaches cover up”

The governing People’s Progressive Party continued its assault on the integrity of the Guyana Elections Commission on Monday morning with the party’s General Secretary, Clement Rohee, accusing the election body of “covering up” several security breaches that have taken place at GECOM. At his Monday morning press conference at the PPP Freedom House headquarters, Mr. […]

Man arrested in Waterloo Street after firing off Luger pistol

The Guyana Police Force on Saturday (October 25, 2014) announced the arrest of a Georgetown man after he reportedly fired off several gunshots using a Luger 9mm pistol. The incident reportedly took place just after 5 o’ clock on Saturday morning. Police Officers rushed to the area after receiving reports of the gunfire. “A man […]

Guyana planning greater Ebola response and precautions

President Donald Ramotar on Friday met with top officials from several sectors including, security, aviation and medical officials to discuss Guyana’s preparedness for any possible Ebola cases. The meeting is one of several scheduled to keep all officials apprised of the latest developments, and possible constraints that may arise in addressing concerns across the sectors […]

CAL final crash report confirms pilot error

The Ministry of Public Works and other aviation bodies hope that the findings of the 2011 Caribbean Airlines flight crash will aid in preventing aircraft accidents. Findings of the investigations which took place immediately after the CAL aircraft crashed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), revealed a lack of effective communication in the cockpit […]

Caribbean planning greater response to Ebola

(Trinidad and Tobago)  The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) will host workshops geared at strengthening the Caribbean’s ability to prepare and respond to outbreak situations such as the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa. From November 17 – 21, CARPHA, in collaboration with the Communicable Diseases and Health Analysis (CHA) unit of PAHO/WHO, will provide two […]