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Three years after a woman was attacked and raped in her home, the mechanic charged for the brutal crime has been found guilty. 48-year-old Dingo Emmanuel was found guilty today of raping the 36-year-old woman in her Region 7 home. He broke into the woman’s house and attacked her in her bedroom. During the trial, […]
As Guyana joined the international community today in observing, International Anti-Corruption Day, Opposition Leader Joe Harmon noted that since the PPP civic took office, there has been a drastic reduction in the efforts to combat corruption in Guyana. Mr. Harmon said the country is still to see the reconstituting of the Public Procurement Commission, while […]
The Central Executive Committee of the People’s National Congress has agreed to delay the congress and elections by one week following the recommendation of the Chief Election Officer for the Congress Vincent Alexander. The CEC met today and received and accepted Mr. Alexander’s recommendation for the one-week postponement to ensure all systems are in place […]
With the emergence of the new faster-spreading Omicron Covid-19 variant, countries may have to revise their vaccination target to achieve herd immunity. Guyana has not confirmed the presence of the new variant here. But neighbouring Brazil has reported a number of cases. The current target for herd immunity is to have at least 80% of […]
Students from across the country are set to engage in meaningful discussions on opportunities in the oil and gas sector with the hope of building a local workforce that will take over Guyana’s new oil industry in the future. Local telecommunications company, GTT is teaming up with the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber to […]
The much anticipated biennial Delegates Congress of the People’s National Congress is likely to be postponed by one week. The Congress is scheduled to take place this Saturday. However, the Chief Election Officer for the Congress, Vincent Alexander has submitted a report to the Central Executive Committee of the party, recommending a one-week delay. Once […]
The Ministry of Education has made a decision to open schools fully for in-person learning for secondary school students in Forms 2 to 6 when the new school term begins in January. The announcement was made yesterday by Minister of Education Priya Manickchand who said once the Ministry of Health offers its full support, physical […]
Two months after he was freed of the murder charge related to the death of his wife, with the Prosecution admitting that it had no evidence tying him to the crime, ex-Police Sergeant Colin Baily has filed a $100 Million lawsuit against the state of Guyana. Through his attorney Nigel Hughes, Mr. Bailey is seeking […]
Guyana and Colombia have signed an open skies air services agreement, which will facilitate airlines being able to operate direct services between the two countries. The Agreement was signed today in Colombia on the sidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organisation meeting. Guyana’s Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill signed on behalf of the Guyana […]
While the Guyana Power and Light Company has indicated that it has the capacity to supply an adequate amount of electricity to meet the demands of the holiday season, it is offering no guarantees that there will not be power disruptions. GPL’s Divisional Director of Operation, Bharat Harjohn explained to the media today that all […]
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