Police Officers, be it junior or senior ranks, are expected to be held more accountable to the public once the Guyana Police Force (GPC) standing orders are reviewed and modernised, Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC said on Wednesday. Nandlall, who is also Guyana’s Minister of Legal Affairs, explained that Chief…
Guyana’s existing prison law focuses on punishment for crimes committed but Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC said the government is focused on refashioning that law so that persons can be rehabilitated while in prison. The Prison Act was enacted in 1957 and according to Nandlall,…
Ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) on Tuesday found an unlicensed 12-guage shotgun and five matching rounds of ammunition at East Ruimvedlt, Georgetown. In a brief statement, CANU said the items were in a bulky salt bag which was allegedly dropped by a man after he noticed the law…
West Indies Women’s cricketers Anisa Mohammed, Shakera Selman, Kycia Knight and Kyshona Knight have confirmed their retirement from international cricket. Mohammed and Selman both served as vice-captains during their 20 and 18-year careers respectively. The players recently communicated their decisions to Cricket West Indies (CWI). Mohammed made her debut for the West Indies…
A 23-year-old outgoing passenger was arrested at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport at Ogle, East Coast Demerara after he was allegedly found in possession of 84 grams of cannabis. The suspect has been identified as David McDonald, a labourer of Old Kara Kara, McKenzie, Linden. In a press release…
In a commendable initiative aimed at nurturing self-confidence among young women during the challenging transition to adolescence, ‘Always’ Ambassador Daniella Chase has taken the lead in engaging with high school students. Her efforts are not only fostering empowerment but also steering positive change, particularly in her hometown of Bartica. The…
To improve accountability, transparency and public trust, Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn is encouraging the use body cameras by members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in the execution of their daily operations. At present, the force has about 140 pieces of the equipment, which are spread across the…
West Indies coach Andre Coley says it has been a pretty steep learning curve for some of his batters against Australia’s attack, but he believes they are still in the game despite staring down the barrel of a heavy defeat on a challenging pitch in Adelaide. A spectacular century from…
Australia couldn’t quite complete a two-day victory in Adelaide, but are unlikely to be detained long in wrapping up a win. Josh Hazlewood dismantled West Indies’ top order in ruthless style after Travis Head’s hometown century secured a handy lead on a tricky surface against a spirited visiting attack. From…
In a joint operation on Wednesday, ranks from the Guyana Police Force and Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard destroyed 55,000 cannabis sativa plants found at the De Veldt Village near the Upper Berbice River. Marijuana is derived from these plants. The estimated value of the plants destroyed is $255 million….
