The Guyana Police Force late last evening announced the arrest of five persons including a fifteen year old boy following a joint services operation at Ekura Creek in the Canje river area yesterday. That operation unearthed five shotguns, a pistol and three live rounds along with twelve kilograms of dried marijuana and a five-acre marijuana…

The body of a 34-year-old male Engineer was at about 12:00hrs today fished out of the Demerara River. The man was identified as Neil Sookram of Lot 18 Caines Street, Meadow Bank, Georgetown, who allegedly fell overboard between Monday and Tuesday at JSB investment Stone Yard and Wharf, located at Block ‘R’ Soesdyke Public Road,…

There are reports that the Government has opted not to renew the contract for the Permanent Secretary in the Department of Public Service, Reginald Brotherson. A senior government source has confirmed the move. News Source understands that the decision may have been made by the President himself. The Department of Public Service falls under the…

Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix, today, said plans are in motion for the establishment of a homestead settlement area for the 260 confirmed Venezuelans, who are occupying areas in Barima-Waini (Region One). The Minister made this announcement during an interview with the Public Information and Press Services Unit of the Ministry of the Presidency…

(DPI)  Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix, today, said plans are in motion for the establishment of a homestead settlement area for the 260 confirmed Venezuelans, who are occupying areas in Barima-Waini (Region One). The Minister made this announcement during an interview with the Public Information and Press Services Unit of the Ministry of the Presidency…

A 36-year old labourer is expected to appear in court on Monday for allegedly injuring his reputed wife, her mother and a four-year-old at about 02:00hrs on Saturday. Reports are that Julian Sargeant lives with his reputed wife, 19-year-old Tiffany McBeth, at Success South Squatting Area, East Coast Demerara.   Injuries sustained by Tiffany McBeth…

Attorney General of Guyana, Senior Counsel Basil Williams, has described as erroneous statements made by Opposition Member of Parliament, Bishop Juan Edghill that under the new Anti Money Laundering Committee being set up by Government, its members will enjoy several exemption from various taxes. In wrapping up the debate on the Amendment Bill, which has…

Plagued with rodents, flies, mosquitoes and unhealthy odour, persons residing next to the Woodlands Hospital are calling on the authority to relocate its hazardous waste storage facility or ensure the waste are kept in a sealed enclosed area. On Thursday, a chain of emails detailing the complaints to the Ministry of Public Health and the…

The Government came up against a flood of criticism over its move to amend the Anti Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act when the Bill was read for a second time in the National Assembly on Friday. Although the amendments are geared towards making Guyana compliant and ensuring the country satisfies its…

By Bibi Khatoon In observance of 48 years of diplomatic relations, the Government of Guyana today signed onto China’s ‘Belt and Road’ initiative. Guyana is the 74th country to sign onto the massive trade and infrastructure project that aims to link China — physically and financially –with the rest of the world. The Cooperation agreement…