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Government should not use authoritarian measures to get persons vaccinated -APNU+AFC

While supportive of vaccinations against COVID-19, the Opposition APNU+AFC today said the Government’s “authoritarian” measures to get persons vaccinated are not the way to go. In a statement, the APNU+AFC said it is shocked but not surprised by some of the measures that have been instituted by the Government. The coalition said the Government has […]

5th suspect arrested over murder of visiting Guyanese in Berbice

The Guyana Police Force has arrested a fifth suspect as it continues its probe of the murder of 60-year-old Hemraj Pardesi in Reliance Settlement, Berbice. The arrest yesterday of the latest suspect came after four persons were initially arrested in connection with the same crime. The Police said a sixth person is being sought. Pardesi […]

Visiting Guyanese found murdered in Canje backyard

A 60-year-old overseas-based Guyanese man who returned to Guyana in early July to begin the reconstruction of his home in Canje, Berbice was found murdered in his backyard late last evening. Four persons including a 36-year-old woman, have been taken into custody and are being questioned about the murder of Hemraj Pardessi. A Police report […]

Maritime Administration sends home all unvaccinated staffers

Several staff members of the Maritime Administration Department who are still to be vaccinated against COVID-19 were sent home this morning and told that they should only return to their jobs when they get vaccinated. Additionally, they will not be paid for their days away from work. Staff members at the Maritime Administration Department’s headquarters […]