Officers of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) intercepted an alleged gold smuggling attempt, seizing $30 million worth of gold and $31 million cash. A SOCU release noted that the officers acted based on intelligence received. Four individuals, including two Brazilians, one Cuban, and a Guyanese, were detained. The four…
More than $60 million in cash, gold seized by SOCU
Officers of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) intercepted an alleged gold smuggling attempt, seizing $30 million worth of gold and $31 million cash. A SOCU release noted that the officers acted based on intelligence received. Four individuals, including two Brazilians, one Cuban, and a Guyanese, were detained. The four…
More than $60 million in cash, gold seized by SOCU
Officers of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) intercepted an alleged gold smuggling attempt, seizing $30 million worth of gold and $31 million cash. A SOCU release noted that the officers acted based on intelligence received. Four individuals, including two Brazilians, one Cuban, and a Guyanese, were detained. The four…
More than $60 million in cash, gold seized by SOCU
Officers of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) intercepted an alleged gold smuggling attempt, seizing $30 million worth of gold and $31 million cash. A SOCU release noted that the officers acted based on intelligence received. Four individuals, including two Brazilians, one Cuban, and a Guyanese, were detained. The four…
Gov’t could let persons 18 years and older apply for house lots in future- Jagdeo
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said once the current backlog of housing applications is cleared, the government could consider lowering the age requirement for applications to 18 years. Jagdeo spoke about the government’s ambitious housing plan on Thursday at his weekly press conference. As he spoke about the…
FOUR-DAY: Harpy Eagles fight back after Hurricanes secure first-innings lead
Guyana Harpy Eagles have dramatically clawed their way back into contention against the Leeward Islands Hurricanes, showcasing resilience and determination on day two of their sixth-round clash in the 2025 West Indies Four-Day Championship at Warner Park. At stumps on day two, the Harpy Eagles are just five runs away…
2025 manifesto: PPP gov’t eyes ‘big business opportunities’ in oil sector, lower taxes for small businesses
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said if reelected, the party will pursue huge investment opportunities in the lucrative oil sector that will generate guaranteed returns for “small people.” He also noted that the differentiated and possibly even lower taxes for small…
APNU/AFC coalition talks: Jagdeo says parties focused ‘splitting spoils’ not development
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo raised concerns about the ongoing discussions for a coalition between two opposition parties, APNU and AFC, on Thursday. According to Jagdeo, who is also Guyana’s Vice President, the two parties seem more focused on what benefits they can…
With lessons from Jamaica, Guyana to establish ‘Sector Skills Councils’
The role of technical and vocational education is now more important than ever because of the great demand for skilled labour to support Guyana’s rapidly developing economy. And so a 10-year National TVET Policy was established. In that policy, there are various objectives and strategic priorities, including the establishment of…
300 ‘general abuse’ cases reported every month- Human Service Ministry clarifies
See below full release from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security: The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit (SO&DVPU) wishes to clarify information shared during the opening of Sexual Awareness Month at Umana Yana. During the address, a misstatement occurred…
