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Opposition Leader, David Granger on Friday urged the 14 independent Caribbean Community (Caricom) member states to craft a unified position on Russia’s annexation of Crimea and military action against Ukraine. “It is not in our interest now to adopt one or the other position before understanding the issues involved and I think it is a very complex matter,” he told ...

Well-known owner of Sanjay’s Jewellery, Bishnarine “Sanjay” Persaud on Friday pleaded not guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and he was granted bail. Appearing before City Magistrate, Judy Latchman, the 39-year old Persaud of 26 Sheriff Street, Campbelville was granted GUY$1.5 million bail. The bail was originally set at GUY$2 million but it was reduced after Defence Lawyer, Glen ...

They have braved strong currents, sailed against the winds and dared to do something new by deciding to sail south. The yachtsmen, courageous men and women have arrived in Guyana, on the second Nereid Rally and are anchored in their boats in the mighty Essequibo, the Government Information Agency (GINA) reported. Sailing off from the twin island republic, Trinidad and ...

At least 44 jobs have been created with the opening of a new branch of the American fast-food chain, Popeyes, closer to the heart of the city. Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh said that number of jobs does not include those created indirectly as a result of the opening of the GUY$700 million restaurant. “This investment creating over 40 jobs ...

The Manager of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) branch at Port Mourant has been charged with demanding money with menace from a businessman. Miguel Anthony,44, of Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo and 208 Nigg Settlement, Corentyne was granted GUY$75,000 bail and ordered to return to court on October 22, 2014. Anthony was arrested Tuesday during a sting operation by police in ...

The United States, Britain and Canada on Thursday urged Guyana’s diplomatic support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, saying that this South American country also has border problems with its neighbours and should seek to consolidate the principles of international law. “Clearly, there are a few countries that have illegitimate claims to Guyana’s territory and therefore there is a parallel here and ...

Four employees of BK Group of Companies, along with seven other persons, were released on station bail on Wednesday night after allegedly stealing 250 bags of stones valued GUY$180,000 on Sunday, the company said in a statement. The interception was made on Sunday at approximately 9:30h at the Parika Beach, where the crew was waiting on the tide to rise ...

The Indian construction firm, Surendra Engineering Corporation (SECL), on Thursday vehemently denied tendering a forged guarantee from the Trinidad and Tobago Central Bank and hinted that it might sue the Guyana government for a hefty sum for work done so far on the construction of the Specialty Hospital at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara. “SECL is not aware of the document ...

Pan American Health Organisation Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, arrived in Guyana last evening for an official visit from September 10 to 14. She accepted an invitation extended by the Minister of Health, Dr. Bheri Ramsaran. As he welcomed her at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Minister Ramsaran stressed on the activities planned for the event which will use the strength ...

President Donald Ramotar on Thursday called on Opposition Leader David Granger to state exactly what is his party’s position, in the wake of his call for Local Government Elections (LGE) followed by a re-commitment to the no-confidence motion that could lead to early general elections. “Unfortunately, the position represented in your letter and the positions expressed by your Party after ...