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Airport fees now being incorporated in ticket prices at CJIA

The Cheddi Jagan International Airport has announced that the recently introduced airport facilitation fees are now being incorporated in the ticket prices for all of the airlines. In a statement last evening, the Airport management explained that the new system went into full operation on the 11th of May. Passengers will no longer be required […]

Woman’s body found in a shallow grave; Ex-husband held for murder

Police investigators have arrested the ex-husband of a West Demerara woman for her murder. The businessman, Ryan Sugrim, who operates a gas station in the Crane area, was reportedly taken into custody to be questioned about his ex-wife’s disappearance. Police sources have revealed that the man led investigators to an area behind a gas station, […]

Government announces new appointments for former Ministers

The Ministry of the Presidency today announced the appointments of former Ministers Carl Greenidge, Dominic Gaskin and Dr. Rupert Roopnarine to continue working in the Government. Former Foreign Minister, Carl Greenidge has been appointed Foreign Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He will now hold responsibility for the Department of Frontiers and Territorial Integrity […]

29 years in jail for child rapist

52-year-old, Gingnesh khan aka “Links” who was two weeks ago found guilty of raping a 9-year-old girl, was sentenced to 29 years in jail today for the act. In the courtroom of Justice Brassington Reynolds, Khan showed no signs of emotions as the sentence was handed down to him. His probation report stated he continues […]

Bartica miner shot dead outside a nightspot

A young Bartica resident is in custody this morning and is likely to face a murder charge following the shooting death of a 21-year-old miner from the same Bartica community.  The murder took place yesterday morning according to the Police report.  The Police in its statement said, 21 year old Antonio Dos Santos was at […]

Events and aftermath of no-confidence motion threatened Guyana’s social cohesion . -PM Nagamootoo

Guyana marked Social Cohesion Day today with Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo reflecting on Guyana’s history and the work that lies ahead to ensure true social cohesion. Speaking at a special ceremony organised by the Social Cohesion Department to mark the day, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo made reference to the December 21 no-confidence motion against the […]

Foreign Minister attending regional Foreign Ministers Meeting in Grenada

Recently appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Karen Cummings is in Grenada on her first official assignment abroad. The Minister is currently representing Guyana at the Twenty-Second Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) of CARICOM. According to a statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the two day meeting has brought together […]