As Guyana joins the rest of the World in celebrating World Press Freedom Day today, the western diplomats from the US, Canada, the UK and the EU believe media attention to accountability has never been more important in Guyana. In a joint statement, the Diplomats said that media attention to accountability is especially important now…
Thank you to Tacuma Ogunseye
Dear Editor, I AM moved by Mr. Tacuma Ogunseye’s expressions of openness and acceptance uttered in another section of the media recently. I resonate with his premise that all “races are entitled to equal treatment at all levels of our society since we are victims of enslavement, indenture and colonialism.” Mr. Ogunseye’s words reflect social…
Fatal Sandy Babb St. accident: Driver granted $20K bail for drunk driving but remains in police custody
The driver in Saturday’s fatal accident that claimed the life of 27-year-old Ian Mekdeci appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving an unlicensed vehicle. Roberto Narine, 37, of Peter’s Hall, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Magistrate Clive Nurse and pleaded not guilty to the…
Free information flow and media accountability are critical to Guyana -ABCE Diplomats
As Guyana joins the rest of the World in celebrating World Press Freedom Day today, the western diplomats from the US, Canada, the UK and the EU believe media attention to accountability has never been more important in Guyana. In a joint statement, the Diplomats said that media attention to accountability is especially important now…
Scenes from inaugural World Press Freedom Day symposium at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre
Photos by Delano Williams and Adrian Narine
Two arrested for shooting at Essequibo ‘Duck Curry Bar’
Police in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) arrested two men who reportedly discharged several rounds while leaving the popular Jagdesh Duck Curry Bar at Lima Sands, Essequibo. The incident occurred on Sunday night. The News Room understands that the two suspects were customers at the bar and while leaving, they started shooting in the direction of the…
Free information flow and media accountability are critical to Guyana -ABCE Diplomats
As Guyana joins the rest of the World in celebrating World Press Freedom Day today, the western diplomats from the US, Canada, the UK and the EU believe media attention to accountability has never been more important in Guyana. In a joint statement, the Diplomats said that media attention to accountability is especially important now…
Chief Constable dies after brief illness
THE Chief Constable of the City Constabulary, Peter Livingstone, died on Tuesday evening at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. According to a statement issued by Georgetown Mayor, Pandit Ubraj Narine, Livingstone served the Mayor and City Council with distinction and executed his duties with diligence and commitment. “I am deeply saddened…
Illegal, unregistered drugs seized from pharmacies, private hospital
The Government Analyst- Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD), in a press release issued on Tuesday, stated that it has seized a quantity of foreign labelled and unregistered drugs from local pharmacies and a private hospital as part of efforts to curb the illegal importation and distribution of these drugs. See full press release from the…
Free information flow and media accountability are critical to Guyana -ABCE Diplomats
As Guyana joins the rest of the World in celebrating World Press Freedom Day today, the western diplomats from the US, Canada, the UK and the EU believe media attention to accountability has never been more important in Guyana. In a joint statement, the Diplomats said that media attention to accountability is especially important now…
