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Slowe accuses President of attempting to influence promotions by the Police Service Commission

Retired Assistant Police Commissioner and Chairman of the Police Service Commission Paul Slowe on Monday broke his silence on the ongoing issue relating to the fraud charges against him. During a press conference with his Attorney, Selwyn Pieters, Slowe detailed the events which he said led to the allegations and subsequent charge against him. He […]

Popular broadcaster Mondale Smith dies from COVID-19

The media fraternity in Guyana was thrown into mourning this morning as the Ministry of Health confirmed the death of popular broadcaster and former journalist Mondale Smith. He passed away in the Intensive Care Unit of the COVID Hospital at Lilliendaal after being admitted there last week. Fighting back tears, President of the Guyana Press […]

Soldier drowns as boat capsizes

A young Guyana Defence Force Lance Corporal lost his life by drowning on Saturday after a boat with soldiers capsized in the Urara Creek in Region 9. A statement from the GDF said Lance Corporal Barrington John was among a group of soldiers being withdrawn from the GDF Observation Post at Karasabai while during an […]

State to discontinue charges against former Minister Dr. George Norton -says VP Jagdeo

Six weeks after former Government Minister Dr. George Norton was charged for misconduct in public office, the state has decided to discontinue the charge, according to Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo. Norton served as Minister of Health then Minister of Social Cohesion under the APNU+AFC Government. The misconduct in public office charge that was filed against […]

GWI to lay off over 300 employees

Blaming a high salary bill and low productivity, the state-owned Guyana Water Incorporated has started moves to reduce its workforce by over 300 persons. At a press conference, GWI Chief Executive Officer, Shaik Baksh said the decision is part of the company’s plan to rationalize its workforce. Mr. Baksh said the number of GWI staffers […]

Sputnik 2nd doses expected to arrive next week

Faced with a delay in the supply of the second doses of the Sputnik V Coronavirus vaccine, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony today announced that the government will continue to administer the first dose as it awaits the arrival of the second dose. He said the second doses of the Russian made vaccine are expected […]

Four youths charged with illegal gun possession

Four men who were allegedly nabbed with two illegal guns on Independence Day during two separate Police operations have been charged with possession of an illegal weapon and granted bail in the sum of $200,000. The four accused, Antonio Fraser, Keith Cains, Tahj Fraser, and Brandon Barker all appeared before Magistrate Sherdel Isaac and denied the allegations made […]