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Figueira says lack of vision and rise of “ethnic antagonism” among reasons for exit from PNCR

Days after announcing his resignation from the People’s National Congress, former Member of Parliament, Jermaine Figueira is offering the reasons behind that decision. Figueira also announced his decision last Sunday to step down as an Opposition Member of Parliament. In a statement this morning, Figueira, who hails from Linden, said his decision represents the outcome […]

AG Nandlall says tweets released by US lawmakers against Azruddin Mohamed must be taken seriously

Attorney General Anil Nandlall believes the recent tweets released by two US Congressional Representatives about presidential hopeful and sanctioned businessman, Azruddin Mohamed must be taken seriously. Documents filed by a US lobbying firm with the US Justice Department revealed an email documenting “draft tweets” about Mohamed and his presidential run, linking him to the Venezuelan […]

St. George’s School of Sciences to focus heavily on technology and specialized education

The St. George’s School of Sciences was commissioned today as the Government moves to provide specialized education at the secondary level, which it says is part of a plan to respond to the country’s diversified economy. The commissioning of the “state-of-the-art” school comes three years after the old school building was completely destroyed by fire.   […]

Commissioner wants members of the public to contact him directly if dissatisfied with Police treatment of reports

Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken wants members of the public to go directly to him if they have issues with other ranks of the Guyana Police Force, or believe that their reports are being unfairly handled. Speaking during the Government produced “Safeguarding the Nation” programme, Mr. Hicken said the Police Force has an open-door policy, […]

President says political opponent, Azruddin Mohamed is a “security risk” to Guyana

Under fire over the Government-hired US lobbying firm being used for attacks on one of his political opponents, President Irfaan Ali this afternoon described sanctioned businessman and Presidential Candidate, Azruddin Mohamed as a “security risk” to Guyana. He announced that systems have been activated to secure the country’s borders, natural resources, and financial system, without […]

Forward Guyana, the People’s Movement and V-PAC join forces in for upcoming elections

The leaders of Forward Guyana, The People’s Movement and the Vigilant Political Action Committee have teamed up for the upcoming elections through the formation of a coalition. The leaders, Amanza Walton-Desir, Nigel London, and Derwain Bess signed an accord formalizing their coalition this morning, with a promise to work in the interest of the people […]

Shopkeeper gunned down in Agricola

A 33-year-old shopkeeper in Agricola was found shot to death on Monday morning, with multiple gunshot wounds to his body. A statement from the Guyana Police Force identified the dead man as 33-year-old Romel Bollers. His body was discovered around 8:30 on Monday morning at Titus Street in Agricola. Bollers was last seen leaving his […]