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Several months after the only two scanners that the Guyana Revenue Authority had in its possesion to scan containers became inoperable, the agency today commissioned a new container scanner and scanning site at GNIC wharf, Lombard Street. The GRA boasts that the new facility will help in the reduction in trade transaction costs and time but […]
At the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court this morning, two teenagers stood before the Chief Magistrate and were hit with rape charges. 18-year-old, Caozuyag Menuy along with a 15-year-old boy (identity withheld because of age), stood calmly before Chief Magistrate, Ann McLennan as the charge was read to them. They were not required to enter a plea […]
President David Granger today said he is not aware of any promises that he made to Indigenous Guyanese and have broken since coming to office in in 2015. The President’s comments came minutes after outgoing Chairman of the National Toshaos Council, Joel Fredericks raised concerns about fading promises for the Indigenous Peoples of Guyana made by […]
The National Toshaos Council’s Conference opened this morning with concern about fading promises for the Indigenous Peoples of Guyana made by the Government. Chairman of the National Toshaos Council Joel Fredricks in his opening address lashed out at the President and Government for failing to fulfill several promises that were made to the country’s first peoples […]
Ranks of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit launched an early morning operation today along the East Coast of Demerara and unearthed a large quantity of cocaine and marijuana stashed in fishing vessel. It was just after 4 ‘ clock this morning that a fishing vessel was seen approaching a docking location at the Mon Repos Channel […]
Efforts to reform Guyana’s National Payment Systems, which commenced more than four years ago, will soon be supported by legislation. The legislation primarily seeks to address an existing and outdated system that falls short of meeting the needs of the economy and financial markets. The National Assembly on Friday debated the National Payment System Bill which makes […]
A Police Constable attached to the Tactical Services Unit, Force Headquarters, was arrested this morning during an intelligence led operation. The young Policeman who has been identified as Delon Alexander was nabbed with the more than forty five of marijuana on the Cove and John public road as he was driving to the city. He […]
Three vendors of the Stabroek Market have been slapped with charges in connection with the multi million dollar heist that took place last weekend at the L. Seepersaud Maraj and Sons Jewellery Store, which is located in the same market. This morning at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, 31-year-old, Tyron Parks, 60-year-old, Clifford Rodney and 58-year-old, […]
The Georgetown Public Hospital has recorded 119 deaths of newborn infants between June 2017 and June 2018. Those deaths were related to premature births. That information was presented to the National Assembly today by Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence. She was at the time responding to an oral question without notice from opposition MP and […]
Minister within the Ministry of Natural Resources Simona Broomes offered no comment when asked on Thursday whether she had any intentions of apologising to the security guards who were part of a parking lot fracas involving her and her driver. Broomes had claimed that she was cursed at and felt threatened by the security guards. […]
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