–officers to also get assistance to pursue higher education, says President Ali AS part of efforts to enhance the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) ability to combat crime, the government will be procuring an additional 50 vehicles with the use of supplementary funds, which are being sought through the National Assembly. Speaking at the GPF’s annual…
A 67-year-old man of No. 72 Village, Corentyne was killed after a speeding driver collided with him along the No. 72 Public Road on Tuesday. Dead is Roopnarine Ramoutar. Police Headquarters reported that the accident occurred at about 17:45hrs; Ramoutor was driving an electric cycle. The driver was identified as Diaram Persaud, 52, of No.…
The European Union (EU) this afternoon announced the release of an additional €7.5 million in budgetary support to Guyana EU Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando Ponz Cantó explained that the budget support is proof of trust and of a true partnership between Guyana and the EU as the funds are channeled through the national treasury and…
–says it is impressed with authorities, wants to nurture political friendship THE European Union (EU), as part of its Budget Support Programme, has approved the disbursement of some €7.5 million for Guyana, according to President, Dr. Irfaan Ali. It was related at a news conference, on Tuesday, that the funds represent the final tranche of…
A 51-year-old alleged bandit is in police custody after he robbed a 50-year-old shopkeeper on Tuesday of jewellery, cash and a cellphone. Police Headquarters reported that the robbery occurred at Chiney Road, Moblissa Highway in Linden at around 13:12hrs. The woman was robbed of $45,000 in cash; a gold wedding ring valued at $70,000; a…
The European Union (EU) this afternoon announced the release of an additional €7.5 million in budgetary support to Guyana EU Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando Ponz Cantó explained that the budget support is proof of trust and of a true partnership between Guyana and the EU as the funds are channeled through the national treasury and…
OVER 1,000 jobs will soon be created through the establishment of an industrial plant, which is earmarked for Enmore, on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD). On Monday, a video showing an artist’s impression of the massive investment was posted to the official Facebook page of President Dr. Irfaan Ali. The animation shows the word…
A security guard attached to the Amalgamated Security Services was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly stealing over $1 million from Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) and Massy Distribution, New Amsterdam, Berbice locations between December 2 and 3. Police have so far recovered only $485,000. The News Room understands that the companies contracted the Security Service to…
The European Union (EU) this afternoon announced the release of an additional €7.5 million in budgetary support to Guyana EU Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando Ponz Cantó explained that the budget support is proof of trust and of a true partnership between Guyana and the EU as the funds are channeled through the national treasury and…
— top on agenda of GECOM’s new CEO, Vishnu Persaud VISHNU Persaud was, on Tuesday, sworn in as the Chief Elections Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), a role which he took an oath to execute without fear or favour. Persaud took his oath before the Chief Magistrate, Ann McLennan, at the Georgetown…
