Last Updated on Monday, 21 May 2018, 17:19 by Denis Chabrol A high-level team of Surinamese police officers is in Guyana widening their probe into last month’s deadly piracy attack off the coast of that Dutch-speaking neighbour, the Guyana Police Force said. “During the visit the team will be engaging with senior investigators from the Criminal Investigation Department and intelligence ...
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Former Finance Minister Saisnarine Kowlessar arrested, released on bail
Last Updated on Monday, 21 May 2018, 16:39 by Denis Chabrol Former Finance Minister, Saisnarine Kowlessar was Monday arrested by agents of the Special Organised Crime Unit after he failed to turn up at that law enforcement arm of the Guyana Police Force. He arrived shortly after 9 AM and was released from custody after 2 PM on GY$200,000 station ...
Read More »President, First Lady given “clean bill of health thus far”; govt states reason for annual medical check-up overseas
Last Updated on Monday, 21 May 2018, 15:12 by Denis Chabrol President David Granger and First Lady, Ms. Sandra Granger on Monday completed their first round of medical examinations under a Caribbean medical insurance scheme they have been part of for more than a decade. The Ministry of the Presidency also said the results from the at the Good Health Medical ...
Read More »Updated with Audio+Video: High Court blocks Magistrates’ Court hearing of charges against Singh, Brassington
Last Updated on Monday, 21 May 2018, 14:50 by Denis Chabrol High Court Judge, Franklin Holder Monday morning blocked the Magistrates’ Court from hearing criminal charges of misconduct in public office against former Finance Minister, Ashni Singh and former Head of the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited, Winston Brassington. Defence Lawyer, Anil Nandlal told reporters what the judge decided ...
Read More »It’s official: Harmon challenging Basil Williams for PNC chairmanship
Last Updated on Monday, 21 May 2018, 11:46 by Denis Chabrol Executive member of the People’s National Congress (PNC), Joseph Harmon on Monday announced his candidature for the position of Chair of the party. He will come up against long-serving party member and Chairman, Basil Williams. Elections for Central Executive members are due to be held for at the PNC’s ...
Read More »“Cross-Eye” charged with murder of ex-lover’s partner
Last Updated on Monday, 21 May 2018, 11:31 by Denis Chabrol The man, who allegedly killed a man who was in a relationship with his ex partner, was Monday arraigned on a charge of murder. Thirty-two year old Corwyn ‘Cross Eye Arthur of 1088 Cinderella City Amelia’s Ward, Linden was not required to plea to the inevitable charge. Linden Magistrate, Clive ...
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