An investigation by the Guyana Revenue Authority into the discovery of more than 1100 pounds of cocaine in a rum shipment from Guyana has revealed that when the shipment left Guyana, there were only boxes of rum in the container. The cocaine bust took place in The Netherlands. In a statement today, the GRA said…
THERE was a sickening report published in the Stabroek News recently that a young woman, just 18 years old, was allegedly raped and subsequently forced to detail her sex life in front of her mother and the alleged rapist- a taxi driver with whom the family was familiar. After that, the young woman took her…
The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia arrived in Guyana on Saturday and his visit is expected to intensify cooperation between Guyana and Ghana. The Vice President was welcomed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) by Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips; he will depart Guyana on Tuesday after hosting…
An investigation by the Guyana Revenue Authority into the discovery of more than 1100 pounds of cocaine in a rum shipment from Guyana has revealed that when the shipment left Guyana, there were only boxes of rum in the container. The cocaine bust took place in The Netherlands. In a statement today, the GRA said…
LAST week, I wrote about dealing with or approaching a difficult supervisor. Today, I would like to speak about the next most difficult thing at work- our co-workers. While some of us have amazing co-workers who brighten our day and push our productivity, it is very difficult to see the same people every single day.…
The mother of a 33-year-old Guyanese fisherman is at her wits end after she was informed on Friday that her son is missing in Surinamese waters after he fell overboard during a fight. Feared dead is Vibert Bacchus of Paramaribo, Suriname. He previously lived in Corriverton, Upper Berbice before migrating to the Dutch-speaking neighbouring country…
An investigation by the Guyana Revenue Authority into the discovery of more than 1100 pounds of cocaine in a rum shipment from Guyana has revealed that when the shipment left Guyana, there were only boxes of rum in the container. The cocaine bust took place in The Netherlands. In a statement today, the GRA said…
IT is an honour and privilege to be celebrating the first Sunday in the last month of 2021. Thank you to all the persons who sent messages or called with positive feedback about the Gift of Confidence for the holidays. Special thank you to the jazz legend Herbie Marshall who reads this column every week…
An 82-year-old unvaccinated man from Region Five (Mahaica- Berbice) is among the three latest COVID-19 deaths reported by the Ministry of Health. The man died on November 22. The two other deaths reported were: A 54-year-old man from Region Three (Essequibo Islands- West Demerara) who died on December 3. His vaccination status is unknown A…
An investigation by the Guyana Revenue Authority into the discovery of more than 1100 pounds of cocaine in a rum shipment from Guyana has revealed that when the shipment left Guyana, there were only boxes of rum in the container. The cocaine bust took place in The Netherlands. In a statement today, the GRA said…
