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Carvil Duncan blocks Tribunal from proceeding with removal hearing
The High Court has ordered the suspension of the work of a Presidential Tribunal that has been established to determine...
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Govt to focus on preserving forests following Barama’s closure; Jagdeo warns against over emphasis on conservation
The Ministry of Natural Resources on Thursday announced that Barama Company Limited’s (BCL) decision not to renew its Forest Concession...
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Jagdeo, Health Minister differ on doctors being removed from contract with gratuity
Health Minister Dr George Norton Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday accused government of forcing recently-trained medical doctors to leave...
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Banks DIH delivery personnel robbed, tied
Police are investigating an alleged robbery under arms committed on the driver of a delivery truck, which occurred about 7...
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Bandits invade home after family reunion; occupant shot during scuffle
Police say they are investigating an alleged robbery under arms committed on an overseas based Guyanese that resulted in one...
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GuySuco wants GYD$18 billion subsidy next year; rules out pay increase for 2016
The bankrupt state-owned Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuco) says it has asked government for an GYD$18 billion subsidy for next year,...
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Georgetown Chamber says crime being under-reported; calls for VAT-free security equipment
GCCI Junior Vice President, Nicholas Boyer (left) and GCCI President, Vishnu Doerga. The Georgetown Chamber of Chamber of Commerce and...
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North West District tractor driver charged with arson
A man from the North West District, who allegedly set his neighbour’s house on fire, was on Wednesday granted bail...
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Carpenter charged with spate of armed robberies at West Demerara
A young carpenter is now on remand following his court appearance on six counts of illegal ammunition possession and robbery...
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Guyana’s immigration cleared of issuing bogus passports to Dataram, wife
Passport found in possession of Barry Dataram in the name of David Persaud. (RD Productions photo) Convicted drug baron, Barry...
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