The Office of Professional Responsibility of the Guyana Police Force has launched an investigation into the burning of a 17-year-old youth while in Police custody. The young man, Jaheim Peters has claimed that he was tortured by the Police after being arrested and dumped in the lock-ups of the Vigilance Police station. However, the Guyana…
Standing Committee on Constitutional Reform’s work being stalled by Opposition
-says Nandlall ATTORNEY-GENERAL and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, S.C., has opined that the opposition has been actively working to systematically stymie the work of the Standing Committee on Constitutional Reform. He made this disclosure on Sunday on his Facebook page following the most recent meeting of the committee. The legal affairs minister reminded…
Preserving indigenous identity not at expense of sustainable economic development – Pres. Ali
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday pledged his government’s full support towards the preservation of indigenous culture and identity but said it should not be at the expense of economic advancement for the country. “A delicate balance needs to be created for sustainable development,” the Head of State said as scores of Toshaos and leaders…
‘It started in my living room’ – Shaws Media founder
NEARLY 12 years after venturing into freelance graphic design to earn an income after losing his job, Gregory Shaw has successfully transformed ‘Shaws Media’ into one of the leading graphics, signage and print production companies in Guyana. Shaws Media, which trades under the name Shaw’s Investments, blends technology and creativity while providing the full gamut…
Trinidad Central Bank survey finds many living ‘pay cheque to pay cheque’
(Trinidad Guardian) Making ends meet was harrowing for many during the pandemic as results from a recently released survey found that 50 per cent of respondents were not satisfied with their financial situation and 27 per cent said they had too much debt to deal with. The National Financial Literacy Survey Report released by the…
Foreign plane found on Mahdia Airstrip with over 600 pounds of cocaine; Two in custody
Two foreign nationals, a Colombian and a Brazilian, are in Police custody after illegally landing their small aircraft on the Mahdia airstrip. The Police found over 600 pounds of cocaine and 120 pounds of marijuana in the aircraft. The Police were called to the area after the small one-engine plane with registration number N5470z landed…
China Railway rebuffs VICE News reports, hints at legal action
THE China Railway First Group Company Limited (CRFG) on Saturday called out U.S.-based media entity, VICE Media, for its recent reports which they denounced as an attempt to defame Chinese enterprises. In a press statement, the CRFG recognized that in the contentious report, VICE attempted to connect the company with Guyanese citizen Su Zhirong. “CRFG…
Ambassador Brotherson assumes duties as Guyana’s Consul General in New York
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Monday announced that on July 2, 2022, Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson took up his appointment as Consul General at the Consulate General of Guyana in New York, United States of America. The Ministry said Ambassador Brotherson is a career diplomat who joined the Foreign Service in…
Guyanese couple die in fiery vehicle accident in New York
A Guyanese couple lost their lives early this morning in a fiery accident in New York. The two dead persons have been identified as 45-year-old Travis Williams and 35-year-old Shenella Braithwaite. The accident occurred just after 1 o’clock this morning in Suffolk County, New York. A New York Police report said the Land Rover SUV…
‘Fallen Heroes Foundation’ pledges continued support for families
–as GPF honours those who died in the line of duty THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Sunday honoured those policemen who died in the line of duty as part of its 183rd Anniversary celebrations. The Force hosted its wreath-laying ceremony early Sunday morning at the Monument for the Fallen Heroes, at the Police Officers’…
