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All theories and possibilities being examined in Adriana Younge investigations -says Crime Chief

Crime Chief and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Wendell Blanhum today said all evidence in the Adriana Younge Case will be evaluated and examined against competing theories and possibilities before the case file is sent to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for a legal opinion.  Mr. Blanhum was swarmed by reporters today […]

President Ali assures of protection of Guyana’s territorial integrity as Venezuela plans elections for Guyana’s Essequibo

President Irfaan Ali said while Guyana has called on Venezuela to refrain from its acts of aggression and its planned elections for a Governor of Guyana’s Essequibo, the territorial integrity of Guyana will continue to be protected and safeguarded. “We have always said that we asked Venezuela to respect international law but we are not […]

President calls fo more co-ordination and co-operation among regional Police Forces to tackle growing crime

President Irfaan Ali today warned that criminal elements can overrun the Caribbean region if there is no co-ordination and co-operation among regional law enforcement agencies. Speaking at the opening of the 39th Annual Meeting and Conference of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police this morning, the President said the Region continues to face great […]

No request from Guyana Government for FBI assistance in Adriana Younge case -says US Ambassador

The United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, revealed today that while there have been public calls for the US Federal Bureau of Investigations to assist with the investigations into the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge, there has been no request from the Guyana Government for any such assistance. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines […]

Jagdeo blanks TT Prime Minister’s hope for gas development partnership as nearly impossible

Days after newly-elected Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persaud- Bissessar, said her administration will seek out a gas development collaboration with the Government of Guyana, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has shot down any such plan. At a press conference on Thursday, Mr. Jagdeo said such a collaboration is nearly impossible since the Government […]

GBTI records first quarter profit of $1.2 Billion

The Guyana Bank of Trade and Industry (GBTI) has announced that it has a recorded a first quarter profit of $1.2B. In a release the bank said its solid first quarter performance was due to strong profitability, disciplined growth and robust capital levels. According to the Bank, it also delivered a 25.2%-year year-over-year increase in […]