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Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus, who is facing more than 200 criminal charges in the Court on allegations of money laundering and other financial crimes, has filed a $400 million lawsuit against Attorney General Anil Nandlall, Head of the Special Organised Crime Unit, Asst. Commissioner Fizal Karimbaksh and a number of other Police Officers. […]
An early morning jog by Electrical contractor, Carlton Smartt turned deadly this morning after he was hit down and pinned by a speeding sand truck that was involved in an accident with another sand truck. According to eyewitnesses, one of the trucks was being driven along Sheriff Street, while the other was crossing Sheriff Street […]
With the Guyana Police Force facing serious allegations of political interference and corruption, the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) said it would support the launch of a Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the Police Force and all of its operations. At a press conference on Monday, WPA co-leader, Dr David Hinds explained that the intention of […]
A Georgetown businessman was busted by the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit at his residence on Monday with just over eight pounds of cocaine in his possession. The businessman’s name has been given as Lennox Gowen of Avocado Drive in East Ruimveldt. According to reports, a suitcase arrived at the Eno Backtrack crossing for Gowen from neighbouring […]
The Guyana Elections Commission this afternoon responded to statements made by Opposition and PNC Leader Aubrey Norton that at the next elections, he will ensure Polling agents from his party object to foreigners voting in the elections. In a statement, the Elections Commission reminded that in order for any name to be listed on the […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has rushed to the defence of the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), retired Justice Claudette Singh, in wake of criticism from the Opposition. The Opposition continues to accuse Singh of showcasing bias at the Elections Commission and always siding with Government nominated Commissioners. At a press conference last Thursday, […]
The Bureau of Statistics has recommenced the Guyana Labour Force Survey (GLFS), which is a quarterly household survey that provides key insights into the country’s labour market, including employment, unemployment and underemployment. In a statement today, the Bureau explained that the sample survey is conducted in all 10 Regions among persons who are 15-years-old […]
Embattled Assistant Police Commissioner, Calvin Brutus, was back in Court today to face the remaining 201 charges filed against him on allegations of fraud and money laundering. When Brutus made his first Court appearance on October 24 to face the initial 31 charges, he appeared before the Acting Chief Magistrate dressed in his uniform. However, […]
A 40-year-old chainsaw operator from Hillfoot Squatting area on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway died tragically early this morning after being attacked, robbed, beaten and stabbed by a group of men. Police identified the dead man as Davanan Hosea. The Police said the incident took place at around 1:35 this morning. The Police report stated that Davanan […]
Two days after she was brutally chopped about her body, 28-year-old Thagewante Motie of Mahaica, East Coast Demerara succumbed to her injuries on Saturday afternoon at the Georgetown Hospital, after undergoing multiple surgeries. Her assailant, 26-year-old, Uram Doorbassa, passed away on Friday at the same Georgetown Hospital. He was admitted there after ingesting a poisonous […]
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