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No ban on importation of fruits and vegetables . -Govt.

The Government of Guyana in a statement this afternoon announced that it has no policy whatsoever with regard to the banning or restriction on the importation for any fruits or vegetables. The issue was raised at today’s cabinet meeting after reports surfaced last week that restrictions were being placed on the importation of citrus fruits […]

Guyana first Drug Treatment Court opens its doors

With the aim of reducing the prison population and fixing the social ills which stem from drug abuse, Guyana’s first Drug Treatment Court opened its doors this morning. The establishment of the Court has received support from the Ministry of Public Security, the local Judiciary, the Organization of American States, the Inter- America Drug Abuse […]

19-year-old fisherman stabbed to death during fight

A 19-year-old man from the village of Meten-Meer-Zorg on the West Coast of Demerara has become the country’s latest murder victim. His name has been given as Noel Singh and he worked as a fisherman in the same area. A Police statement said a 20-year old man from the same village is being sought from […]

Two wanted for gunning down murder of gold miner

The Guyana Police Force on Sunday morning issued wanted bulletins for two men in connection with the gunning down murder of gold miner, Deon Stull. Investigators want to know the whereabouts of 33-year-old Delon “Demon” Morgan and 23-year-old Lennox Estwick. Estwick’s last known address has been given as South Amelia’s Ward, Linden while the last […]

GNBA to set up special unit to monitor broadcasts during the elections period

The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority, together with international assistance, intends to establish a mechanism to monitor broadcasters when the elections season heats up. Regional and General Elections are set for March 2, 2020. The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has indicated that it will be engaging foreign help, to increase the Authority’s monitoring capabilities, in […]

Four arrested after found with unlicensed gun in car

Though there has been a recent spike in criminal activity over the past week, the Guyana Police Force is still making inroads in its efforts to arrest the problem.  In a statement today, the Guyana Police Force announced that at about 11:30 last night, ranks of a mobile patrol intercepted a motor car on Princes […]

Brig. Phillips’ supported PPP still no match for Brig. Granger’s coalition government -Rear Admiral Best

One day after the opposition People’s Progressive Party confirmed that it has tapped retired Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force Mark Phillips to join its ranks for the next elections, another retired Chief of Staff is seeing a “no contest” match up between a Phillips supported PPP and the incumbent President Brigadier David […]