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As the Police investigations continue into the murder of physician, Dr. Colin Roach, the Ministry of Health expressed its sadness and shock at his killing, remembering him as one of Guyana’s young, but experienced doctors. The Ministry of Health said the country has lost one of its most experienced Biomedical pathologists. “Dr. Roach was part […]
The Guyana Police Force’s Special Organised Crime Unit has issued a wanted bulletin for the former head of the unit, Sydney James. In a statement, the Police Force said James of Lamaha Springs, Georgetown is wanted for questioning in relation to allegations of fraud and obtaining money by pretense. Details surrounding the allegations were not […]
A well-known private physician, Dr. Colin Roach, was found murdered in his Duke Street, Kingston office late last night, triggering a Police investigation. Dr. Roach owned and managed the Dr. Roach International Medical Centre at the same location. He was also a former Chairman of the National Sports Commission. Investigators were at the scene late […]
Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon has issued a call for an independent body to be set up to select the next Chief Elections Officer, pointing out that a number of the persons who have applied for the position are non-starters and ought not to be seriously considered for the job. During a press conference this afternoon, […]
Guyanese businessman, Paul Daby, who found himself on the Police radar over the years being questioned about various suspected offences has died. He reportedly passed away in Colombia where he was being treated for post-COVID-19 ailments. Daby was diagnosed with COVID-19 weeks ago and was rushed to the COVID-19 hospital at Lilliendaal after experiencing breathing […]
Double murder accused, Kapil Gangadin was sentenced to three years in jail today after pleading guilty to escape from lawful custody. Last Thursday, Gangadin made a dash for his freedom from the Lusignan jail but he was recaptured on Friday after he was recognised in a mini-bus despite getting a haircut and removing his beard […]
On the heels of the Guyana Police Force hosting a symposium on integrity in the Police Force, former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired Asst. Commissioner Paul Slowe has issued a call on the Government to bring an end to its interference in the Guyana Police Force, which Mr. Slowe considers to be “unprecedented”. […]
Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali addressed the United Nations Climate Change Summit this morning in Scotland and called out the developed countries that have not honoured their pledge of US$100 Billion to support action that would mitigate the effects of climate change and address many of the issues related to climate change. “Dishonoured pledges are a […]
The China State Construction Engineering Corporation has been approved by the Guyana Government to build the new Demerara Bridge at a cost of US$256.6 Million, the Ministry of Finance announced last night. Initially, nine companies submitted bids for the construction of the new four-lane bridge across the Demerara River. The selected company will design, build, […]
The Ministry of Finance announced last night that Cabinet has granted it’s ‘no objection’ for the China Railway Group Limited to be engaged in the construction of Guyana’s Amaila Falls Hydropower Project. According to the Finance Ministry, four companies submitted proposals to construct and execute the project but China Railway’s ‘Build-Own-Operate Transfer Model,’ where the […]
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