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Almost three years since he went on the run after his murdered girlfriend’s body was found buried in his backyard, Lindener, Shaquan Allen aka “IsWe”, has been arrested in neighbouring Suriname. Police Commissioner (ag) Clifton Hicken confirmed the arrest to News Source and indicated that systems are being put in place to have the wanted […]
Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Khemraj Ramjattan believes the Government through its National Budget has failed to strike a balance between investments in infrastructural development and socio-economic development of the working poor. The budget, the Opposition Member of Parliament said, is heavy on infrastructural development, and would largely benefit what he described as […]
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Agency (CANU) destroyed nearly 4,000 lbs of marijuana and cocaine during 2023, according to the Agency’s Head, James Singh. In a statistical bulletin for the 2023, Singh explained that the agency conducted two separate eradication exercises, where they destroyed approximately 1686.58 kg (almost 3,719 lbs.) of narcotics, consisting of 1550.36 kg cannabis […]
With road fatalities increasing by more than 50% in 2023, the Government is looking to further increase the penalties for road traffic violations, as vehicular accidents continue to spiral out of control. A total of 217 persons lost their lives in motor vehicular accidents and incidents on the country’s roadways last year. At a press […]
A man who handed over a quantity of counterfeit money to the Police during a search at a roadblock managed to escape, leaving the fake notes behind. In a statement, the Guyana Police Force said ranks were on duty at a roadblock along the Helena Public Road on the East Coast of Demerara, when a […]
Opposition Member of Parliament Amanza Walton-Desir has stated that while the 2024 budget is big on spending on public infrastructure, it is offering very little for human development. Offering her reaction to the 2024 budget ahead of next week’s budget debates, the Opposition MP said the budget was not surprising, but citizens need to look […]
The Government has come in for praise from the commercial sector with the Private Sector Commission (PSC) and the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) stating that the $1.146 trillion Budget is an indication of the Government’s commitment to fostering economic growth and development. The PSC, in a statement, said the key highlights of the […]
Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn said although the total number of recorded serious crimes in Guyana fell by 17% in 2023, cases of murders and gun-related crimes including robberies remain a major challenge for the Guyana Police Force. At a press conference this morning, Minister Benn said while he was pleased with the overall […]
Six Children were rescued from the Cuyuni River on Tuesday afternoon after their Canoe sank while they were on their way home. A release from the Guyana Police Force said the Canoe started to sink while traversing the Cuyuni River in the vicinity of Eteringbang Landing at about 4:45pm yesterday with the six students of […]
The preliminary report on the investigations into the crash of the GDF Bell 412 helicopter that claimed the lives of five Servicemen, is expected to be completed soon and handed over to the Minister of Public Works, officials at the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority have indicated. The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority is leading the investigations […]
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