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A homecoming that should have been filled with happiness has turned into sorrow following the stabbing death of a 21-year-old overseas-based Guyanese who was home for a wedding. The dead young man was identified as Lakhan Chatterpal who lived in Ohio, USA. The incident took place at Crabwood Creek in the Upper Corentyne region in […]
Although longtime PNC Reform member and economist Carl Greenidge is the choice of the PNC Leader to take up one of two parliamentary seats to become available later this month, sources close to Mr. Greenidge have indicated to News Source that it is unlikely that he would take up the parliamentary seat if it is […]
With two seats becoming available on the Opposition side in the National Assembly later this month, PNC Reform Leader Aubrey Norton who will be taking up one of the seats, would like to see longtime party member and economist Carl Greenidge taking up the other seat. Mr. Norton who is currently in New York for […]
Two men are in the custody of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit after they were nabbed last evening with over 12 pounds of cocaine in their possession. In a statement late last night, CANU announced the arrests of 43-year-old West Ruimveldt resident Devon Simon and 35-year-old Tucville resident Winston Hazel. The two were reportedly busted […]
Guyanese motorists are about to feel more pressure at the pump as gas prices are being increased as a result of the global increase in oil prices. SOL Service stations in Guyana today increased their prices to $246 per litre from $209. In a statement, the company said it has been monitoring the impact of […]
President Irfaan Ali has commended women for their contributions to society in his message on International Women’s Day. The President in a short message said the contributions of women are invaluable and they continue to pave the way in building the country. “And I do want to salute all women, in Guyana, the region and […]
The two women who were arrested after a quantity of cocaine was discovered in mats and handbags at the Ogle Airport appeared in Court today and were both remanded to jail. Sophia resident, 22-year-old Akata Garnett appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court while 32-year-old Malika Scott of Grove, East Bank […]
As hope runs out in the search for the three fishermen missing at sea for over two weeks, Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn today indicated that the authorities are at a stage where a decision will have to be made to abandon the searches. The Minister said the search has been a long one […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall is hoping that the amendments to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, which is currently before a Parliamentary Special Select Committee find favour with the Opposition and other stakeholders. The bill which was piloted by the AG seeks to remove custodial sentences for the possession of less than 30 grammes […]
Guyana today submitted its memorial on the merits of its case against Venezuela which is before the International Court. The submission of the documents was required by International Court of Justice (ICJ) following its December 18 2020 decision which established its jurisdiction to hear the matter. In 2018, the UN Secretary General referred the matter […]
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