Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 17:06 by Denis Chabrol The newly-elected chairman of the National Toshaos Council (NTC), Nicholas Fredericks singled out the importance of land rights and said the problem dates back to more than 40 years ago when then Toshaos had accepted land titles without consulting their villagers. Referring to the granting of land titles in ...

Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 12:10 by Denis Chabrol The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has recorded a steady decline in complaints against members of that civilian law enforcement agency over the past two years, Commissioner of Police David Ramnarine said Wednesday. “A preliminary analysis suggests that improved and increased supervision, swift and condign action by the senior leadership ...

Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 11:44 by Denis Chabrol Police Commissioner, David Ramnarine on Tuesday announced that the Guyana Police Force has embarked on a zero tolerance campaign against members of that law enforcement agency who commit traffic offences such as speeding and use of dark tints. “The occurrences cannot be ones that we can be satisfied with. ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 19:56 by Denis Chabrol Public Health Minister, Volda Lawrence on Tuesday stopped short of suggesting that attempts are being made to muddy her political waters ahead of her bid to become the Chairperson of her People’s National Congress Reform. “Minister Lawrence will provide further and complete details in the National Assembly on this ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 17:48 by Denis Chabrol The President of the West Demerara Road Safety Association, who used two fake presidential crowns on a car at a wedding, was charged and fined. Peter Katahan, 43,a Rural Sergeant, was granted a total of GY$100,000 bail for five charges. He pleaded not guilty to fraudulent imitation of identification ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 16:35 by Denis Chabrol A man was Tuesday arraigned on two counts murder he allegedly committed on a pandit and his son earlier this month. However, his lawyer said he was framed. Orlando Douglas is accused of the murder if Onkar Liliah and Deonarine Liliah between 7th and 10th July, 2018 in the ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 16:29 by Denis Chabrol Nominations were Tuesday being submitted for top party and central executive positions of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR). Party General Secretary, Amna Ally told reporters that so far Joseph Harmon, Volda Lawrence and Basil Williams were nominated for the post of Chairman, based on submissions Regions 1, 2, ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 12:03 by Denis Chabrol A 50-year old man, who was charged with being in possession of a large quantity of marijuana and cocaine, was remanded to prison until next month, despite a bail application on the basis of special reasons. Azim Bash of Phase One, Good Hope, East Coast Demerara was charged with ...

Last Updated on Monday, 16 July 2018, 20:49 by Denis Chabrol Guyana is increasing its immigration department presence near the border with Venezuela and providing material support to refugees who are fleeing from the political and economic crisis in that Spanish-speaking country. Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix said that was one of the decisions taken at the first in a ...

Last Updated on Monday, 16 July 2018, 19:13 by Denis Chabrol Two businessmen have been detained following allegations of assault peace officer, damage to property, discharging of a loaded firerearm and obstructing the Officers from executing their duties, the Guyana Police Force said. The incident occurred about 20:00hrs Sunday night at Battery Road, Kingston, Georgetown. “Investigation revealed that two police ...