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Two remanded to prison over Parika cocaine bust

Two men who were nabbed by the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit last Friday in Parika with a quantity of cocaine have been charged and remanded to prison. The men, Jared Kellawan and Jahdiel Kellawan, appeared in Court on Tuesday where they were slapped with drug trafficking charges. The two men pleaded not guilty, and were […]

Agriculture Ministry launches “Farmers Connect GY” App with real time data and services

The Ministry of Agriculture today launched Farmers Connect GY – a mobile app designed to empower farmers, fisherfolk, and agro-processors across the country by providing them with access to agricultural services and real time data with just a click from the palm of their hands. The mobile application forms part of the Agriculture Ministry’s push […]

Director of Rehabilitation Services urges change in lifestyle to fight cases of stroke and diabetes

Director of Rehabilitation and Disability Services, Dr Ariane Mangar is urging lifestyle changes as Guyana, like the rest of the world, sees an increase in stroke patients, and persons living with diabetes. In an interview that will air this Sunday on SOURCES, Dr Mangar said while the Rehabilitation and Disability Services Department within the Ministry […]

Police Inspectors urged to practice more “hands on” approach in Policing

Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken, this morning challenged Police Inspectors to be more hands on in their approach to Policing and provide greater guidance to Ranks under their command, even as he boasted that the Force continues to record success stories. Addressing the opening of the two-day Inspectors Conference, Commissioner Hicken said the Police Force […]

Persad-Bissessar hammers CARICOM over its “unreliability” and silence on major security issues

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, delivered a blistering rebuke of how unity is exercised within CARICOM, as she spoke directly to her fellow Heads of Government at the opening of their 50th Regular Meeting in St. Kitts. Persad-Bissessar said CARICOM’s position when two of its members were under sustained attack by Venezuela […]

Attorney General gripes over slow movement of Mohameds’ extradition matter in Magistrates’ Court

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall has once again expressed his grave concern over the pace of the Extradition Case against Businessman and Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. In an interview with reporters at the High Court today, the Attorney General said while […]

ExxonMobil to pump US$100M to boost STEM education in Guyana in major investment

International Oil giant ExxonMobil, will be pumping US$100 Million to boost training opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The announcement was made by the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Darren Woods during an engagement at State House on Monday night. During his remarks, Mr. Woods noted that Guyana’s oil and gas development offshore must […]