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Local television station, WRHM TV was thrown off the air on Tuesday after GPL’s neutral line in the Providence area where the TV station is located was struck by lightning. According to a statement from the East Bank Demerara based television station, the lightning strike to the GPL equipment resulted in damages to several pieces […]
The Guyana Police Force on Tuesday reported that at the end of August, 2013, eighty-five murders were recorded since January 1, 2013. According to the Police Public Relations Department, that figure represents a 4% increase when compared to the corresponding period in 2012. “Of the 85 murders this year, 35 were of the disorderly type, […]
The Opposition party, A Partnership for National Unity issued a call on Tuesday for the Clerk of the National Assembly to fulfill his constitutional duties and send four recent Bills passed by the National Assembly to the President for his assent. In a statement the APNU said the Clerk of the National Assembly needs to fulfill […]
Tucville resident, 36-year-old Sheldon Cheddie aka DJ Cheddie was gunned down close to his Tucville home on Monday night leaving the South Georgetown community in shock. The man was shot multiple times to the body and was pronounced dead after he was rushed to the Georgetown Hospital. Police sources have confirmed that a suspect is […]
Already faced with heavy criticism across the region for its high ticket prices, regional carrier, Caribbean Airlines may be preparing for more financial turbulence as the Trinidad and Tobago Government has announced that it intends to discontinue the fuel subsidy that the airline currently enjoys. Trinidad’s Finance Minister Larry Howai made the announcement on Wednesday […]
(Trinidad Guardian) Reports that the Government plans to provide 10,000 acres of land in Guyana for T&T’s farmers have already stirred up discontentment within the agricultural industry. Among the groups voicing their concerns are the T&T Agriculture Society, United Farmers Association and the T&T Cane Producers Association. In an interview yesterday, president of the T&T United […]
The Guyana Police Force on Monday issued a Wanted Bulletin for Water Street Businessman, Randy Jagdeo. According to the bulletin, Jagdeo is wanted for questioning in connection with the murder of biker Kirk Davis who was gunned down in front of his Eccles home last Tuesday night. The Police Force is asking for anyone with […]
In observance of International World Literacy Day 2013, Education Minister, Priya Manickchand announced that the government and the Ministry is committed to unveiling a 2014 literacy plan of action and projected results, with a goal of working with everyone, to fulfill to every citizen the right of literacy. She explained that it is even more […]
Police Commissioner Leroy Brummel on Sunday night said police investigators were progressing well with their probe of the gunning down of well-known biker Kirk Davis. Speaking to family and friends who gathered outside the Brickdam Police Station for a candle light vigil for justice, Commissioner Brummel said “we have been working on it, so I […]
Chief Justice Ian Chang on Friday ruled that cross dressing is not a crime unless being used for improper purpose. The ruling brought down by Chief Justice Chang came in response to court action filed by four gay men and the Society Against Sexual Orientation and Discrimination 2009 after the four gay men were arrested […]
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