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The Guyana government appeared to have bartered rehabilitation of the Lethem-Georgetown state-owned fibre-optic cable in exchange for several pairs of the cable to a contracting company. The duration of the contract was not disclosed. Office of the President was quoted by the Government Information Agency (GINA) as saying that one source had estimated that the 20 percent damage to the ...

Just hours after news broke that Health Minister Bheri Ramsarran cursed anti-government rights activist and called her “shit” he has apologised. Ramsaran was heard on a recording telling Sherlena Nageer to “F-off” and harbouring thoughts of slapping her for fun and getting a number of women to strip her. Following is the full text of the Health Minister’s statement. “On ...

An elderly overseas-based Guyanese was Tuesday morning shot and robbed shortly after returning to Guyana through the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, police said. Investigators said a woman has been arrested. According to a police statement, about 9:30 AM (April 21, 2015), 83-year old Glednon Cadogan, was shot and injured during an armed robbery at Shirley Field-Ridley Square, Georgetown. “Investigations revealed ...

A joint security team is probing the discovery of a yacht on the Essequibo Island of Wakenaam earlier this week, according to a senior law enforcement source. Residents said the catamaran washed up at Moor Farm, northern Wakenaam about four days ago. There was no one aboard. Sources said the vessel has no name or other visible identifying marks. However, ...

Even as the two major political parties in next month’s general elections are pushing a pro-women campaign agenda, Health Minister Dr. Bheri Ramsaran cursed a female anti-government activist and thought of slapping and having her stripped. Ramsaran was also heard telling Sherlina Nageer that she was a “little piece of shit,” and an “idiot” to which she retorted “you are ...

Former Commonwealth Secretary General, Sir Shridath Ramphal has fallen ill and has been admitted to the St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital, according to well-placed sources. Ramphal,86, arrived in Guyana on Monday. The nature of his illness was not immediately known but it necessitated his admission to that health care institution. His hospitalization comes at a time when Guyana is a preparing ...

Arsonists attempted to burn down the L’Adventure Secondary School, West Bank Demerara Monday night, according to Fire Chief Marlon Gentle. Gentle said investigators found kerosene, pieces of paper and matches at the scene. The Fire Chief credited neighbours with putting out the blaze at the school located at Canal Number One. He said only a cupboard was scorched. Monday night’s ...

Fire was Monday night engulfing the La’ Adventure Secondary School located at Canal Number One, West bank Demerara. The cause of the blaze was not immediately known. Details on this developing story later…

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Monday announced that there would be 2,299 polling stations across the country for the May 11, 2015 general and regional elections. The elections management authority said that of that number 166 of the stations would be at private residences. GECOM said that information was provided to representatives of the coalition A Partnership for National ...

The Guyana Police Force Monday afternoon confirmed that several persons were injured when unidentified persons hurled missiles at a vehicle that was transporting persons from the People’s Progressive Party Civic’s (PPPC) rally at Albion. “Two women were struck to their head and shoulder, respectively, and a female child was struck to her left hand,” police said. Demerara Waves Online News ...