In the wake of the High Court granting bail to several persons for drugs and weapons offences, a senior law enforcement officer Saturday raised serious concerns about the justice system. A man accused of attempting to import several rifles, handguns and ammunition has been also granted bail in recent times by the High Court. But Chief Justice Ian Chang’s decisions ...

The groundwork has been laid in South Sophia and its environs for a literacy programme that will take advantage of a new library that was opened Saturday through the initiative of ‘Global Shapers Georgetown Hub’. Global Shapers, a spinoff from the World Economic Forum, is an international network of hubs developed and led by young people who are exceptional in ...

President David Granger Saturday night announced that government would provide a subvention to the Scout Association of Guyana, an organisation he hoped would help expose youths to the country’s vast beauty beyond the densely populated coastland. Addressing the annual awards ceremony at the organisation’s headquarters on Woolford Avenue, he committed to providing cash support to assist in preparing youths for ...

A senior Geologist at the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) was shot and injured during a robbery at his privately-owned business. He is Gordon Nestor. Police said he was shot to his left foot during the incident and has been admitted to hospital. He was later discharged. Investigators were told that at about 10:20 AM Saturday June 20, 2015, two ...

A laboratory technician employed by the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation was Saturday killed in a road accident. He has been identified as 27-year old Beau Allison of Louisa Row, Georgetown. The accident occured at about 2 AM on June 20, 2015 on the LBI Public Road, East Coast Demerara. Investigators were told that he was fatally injured when he is ...

by Zena Henry Head of Strategic Management Department (SMD) Patrick Mentore says he is hopeful that his contract as head of the police reform programme initiative will be renewed as he is desirous of continuing his role in the security agency. He told Demerara Waves Friday June 19 that “I hope that it (contract) would be renewed,” but did not ...

If the newly-elected government gets its way, Guyanese in possession of more than GUY$10 million could have their cash seized if reasonable grounds are established when amendments to the money laundering law are passed. Using its simple majority of 33 seats in the National Assembly, government is expected approve the 2009 Anti-Money Laundering Act that would empower police and customs ...

Just over one month after the new government took office, the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) is taking the David Granger-led administration to task for doing little for the industry but a top presidential aide on Friday assured that the sector is not being disregarded in any way. “This attitude seems to be held over from the previous ...

The Canada-based oil exploration company, CGX Energy, says Guyana on Thursday granted an extension on its work commitment on the Corentyne Block offshore the South American country. The company also says that Venezuela’s recent unilateral extension of its maritime boundary to take in all the waters off the Essequibo Coast in no way impacts on its concession located in the ...

by Zena Henry The lawyer for Junior Minister of Social Protection, Simona Broomes is expected to file a response against the court challenge opposing an alleged order that she gave to the Public Service Commission (PSC) concerning the appointment of persons to the newly formed ministry. People’s Progressive Party (PPP) candidate, Attorney – at – Law Euclin Gomes, more than ...