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US to go after other Guyanese narco traffickers; DEA Guyana office likely to be expanded -Outgoing Ambassador

On the eve of his departure from Guyana, outgoing U.S Ambassdor Perry Holloway on Friday revealed that the US Government, through its Drug Enforcement Agency, will be going after more Guyanese narco traffickers in the coming years, with a plan to seek their extradition. Mr. Holloway appeared on the 94.1 FM radio show “JumpStart” on […]

Local model dies in East Coast crash

A rising star in the local fashion industry, who was well known on the runway and in fashion houses, has become the latest road accident victim in the country. 26-year-old local model, David Aulder, was riding his motorcycle this afternoon in the Non Pariel area when he was involved in an accident with a mini-bus. […]

IDB approves US$11.6 Million loan to assist Guyana Government to prepare for Oil and Gas Sector

As Guyana prepares to become a player in the international oil and gas sector, the Inter-American Development Bank has approved an US$11.6 million loan to assist the country in its transition towards becoming a major oil and gas producing state. According to the IDB, the project is designed to support the strengthening and the sustainability […]

Life in Prison for man found guilty of raping 1-year-old baby girl

Justice Jo-Ann Barlow, who is currently overlooking the Sexual Offences Court, today sentenced a child rapist to life in prison. The sentence was handed down after the man, Rodney Kurtzious, was found guilty of raping a one-year-old baby girl. The convict offered no statement to the Court after the verdict and sentence were handed down. […]

Copa Airlines lands approval for additional flights to Guyana

As the busy holiday season heats up for the airline industry, Copa Airlines today announced that it has gotten the all clear to add an additional weekly flight to the Guyana market. Copa currently operates four flights per week between Guyana and Panama with onward connections. From December 9, the additional weekly flight will come […]

“This time nah long time” -Health Minister fires back at Opposition over health sector criticism

Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence, told the National Assembly today that when it comes to procurement practices and holding contractors responsible for delayed delivery of drugs, “this time nah long time”. Lawrence and the health sector had come under criticism from Opposition speakers over reports of drug shortages and overpayment and early payment of […]

Barbers, Beauticians, Security Guards and Agri workers to enjoy free movement under CARICOM

Several new categories of workers in the Caribbean have been added to the list of CARICOM nationals who will become entitled to move freely and work in member states. In a statement last evening, CARICOM Leaders who wrapped up a meeting in Trinidad and Tobago yesterday, said they have agreed to include Agricultural Workers, Beauty […]