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Labourer found dead after drunken row at Soesdyke

A 40-year-old labourer from Timehri was found dead early on Sunday morning, hours after he was involved in a drunken row with a group of men at a Soesdyke bar. A police murder investigation is now underway. Investigators have identified the dead labourer as Yoel Valenzuela of Timerhri, East Bank Demerara. Three suspects have been […]

Members of Judicial Service Commission appointed by President Ali

Admitting that the country is “woefully short” on the number of Judges and Magistrates on the bench, President Irfaan Ali today appointed the members of the Judicial Service Commission. The members of the JSC who took the oath of office today are Acting Chancellor, Justice Yonette Cummings, Acting Chief Justice Roxane George, retired Acting Chancellor […]

Canada seeks to deepen ties with Guyana through greater assistance for social and other programmes

Canada is adjusting its international assistance programme to strategically support Guyana’s growth, as it seeks to deepen ties, according to Canadian High Commissioner Mark Berman. He made the comments on Thursday night while addressing a Canada Day reception at his official residence. High Commissioner Berman noted that through Canada’s International Assistance Programming, it has been […]

Mohameds reject international media report linking company to drugs and gold smuggling

The Mohameds family which owns Mohameds Enterprises, one of the largest business groups in Guyana, has rejected a special report by the Reuters news agency, linking the company and its principles to gold smuggling and drug trafficking. In an explosive report released this morning on its online platforms, the Reuters agency reported that the United […]

President appoints new Public Service Commission; Ignores Opposition’s objections to two nominees

President Irfaan Ali today reconstituted the Public Service Commission (PSC) with the appointment of six new members, but without the full support of the Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton. The Opposition had objected to two of the nominees, citing their affiliation with the government. Chairman of the Gaming Authority’s Board of Directors, Manniram Prashad, who is […]

Eldorado Gold Trading office gutted by fire

The Newtown location of gold trading company, El Dorado Trading in DaSilva Street was gutted by fire this afternoon, leaving millions of dollars in damages. The fire service was called to the business place just after 5 o’ clock this afternoon when heavy smoke was seen billowing from inside of the building. The fire service […]