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Guyana Police Force claims NYPD no longer probing complaint against AG; Complainant says case still active

Without offering many details, the Guyana Police Force today announced that the New York Police Department (NYPD) is no longer probing a criminal complaint against Attorney General Anil Nandlall. In the statement, the Police Force it contacted the NYPD following a request from the Attorney General to inquire whether a report was made against him. […]

Vaccination rate in Regions 8 and 10 far behind rest of country

While the government has implemented tough measures against unvaccinated citizens in an effort to boost its vaccination drive, the situation in Regions 8 and 10 remain concerning for Health Officials. The two regions continue to have the lowest vaccination rate in the country. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said about 59% of the country’s adult […]

Two in custody for cocaine in milk powder packets

A Berbice Woman who was getting ready to board a flight to Barbados with over 10 pounds of cocaine stashed in Fernleaf Milk Packets is now in Police custody with no take-off being planned. The 34-year-old self-employed woman of New Street Cumberland, Canje Berbice was preparing to board a Caribbean Airlines flight on Monday morning […]

Former PNC Chairman Cammie Ramsaroop dies at 81

Former Chairman of the People’s National Congress and Guyana’s former High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, Bishwaishwar ‘Cammie’ Ramsaroop has died at the age of 81. In a statement, the People’s National Congress announced his passing earlier today and expressed the party’s condolences to his wife and daughters and other family members. The party paid […]

Guyana Anti-racism rally in New York increases focus on PPP Government -APNU+AFC

The APNU+AFC Coalition this afternoon expressed its thanks to US Congressman Hackeem Jeffries for his statement at that Guyana-New York anti-racism rally on Sunday. The high-ranking US Congressman expressed worry about the situation in Guyana since the change in government. He rebuked the Government for its position on a number of issues, triggering a response […]

President accuses speakers at Guyana-New York rally of race-baiting and lying about situation in Guyana

A Guyana anti-racism protest held in New York over the weekend which featured some top US congress representatives and APNU+AFC national and regional representatives has irked the Guyana Government with President Irfaan Ali today rejecting the statements made at the rally about racism in Guyana and his government. In a statement issued by the President’s […]

New CARICOM SG aims to tackle major issues affecting the region

Longtime Belizean Diplomat, Dr. Carla Barnett has taken up her position as the first female Secretary-General (SG) of the Caribbean Community. This morning, she took office following a virtual installation ceremony. Giving her first address as CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Barnett thanked regional leaders for placing their confidence in her and said she plans to work […]

Government seeks meeting with US Congressman after rebuke

Hours after a top US congressman made sharp statements condemning what he calls intolerance and racially motivated issues in Guyana and promises to deal with the issues at the highest level of his Democratic party, Guyana’s Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips has called for a meeting with the Congressman. In a statement late Sunday, the […]

Top US Congressman calls for removal of US Ambassador to Guyana; Prime Minister not happy with Congressman’s statements

A Senior US lawmaker and Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, has called for the removal of the US Ambassador to Guyana Sarah Ann-Lynch. Jeffries was at the time addressing a rally in New York organized by the Guyanese Organization Against Racism (GOAR). Several Opposition Members of Parliament and Regional representatives of the […]