adminWest Coast Berbice man dies after being hit by lorry
-by Kyler Rollins A 30-year-old construction worker from Number Five Village, West Coast Berbice, is dead following a collision with a motor lorry last Saturday. Dead is Steve McAlmont of…
First cohort graduates from National Defence Institute
Thirteen officers have graduated from the inaugural Certificate in Defence Studies programme of the National Defence Institute, with Government stressing the need to strengthen Guyana’s capacity to defend its sovereignty. …
CANU steps up fight against drug transshipment threat
-by Nakasia Logan Concerns are growing over efforts by international drug traffickers to use Guyana as a transshipment point for narcotics destined for other markets. Director of the Customs Anti-Narcotics…
CANU destroys more than $429 million
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has destroyed more than $429 million worth of illegal drugs during an exercise on Homestretch Avenue this morning. The narcotics included 81 kilograms of cocaine, more than…
CCJ ruling affirms integrity of Guyana’s courts
-in Mohamed extradition case Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senior Counsel Anil Nandlall says the Caribbean Court of Justice’s (CCJ) ruling should put to rest claims that Guyana’s…
Well-known stableman dies in West Berbice collision
-weeks ahead of Guyana Cup -by Kyler Rollins The family of a well-known stableman in the horse racing fraternity is mourning his tragic death and is calling for a thorough…
CCJ dismisses Mohamed appeal
-U.S. extradition proceedings set to continue -by Nakasia Logan The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has dismissed an appeal brought by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed,…
Minister Edghill ‘outraged’ over MV Barima revelations
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill said he is outraged by what he described as serious failures surrounding the MV Barima tragedy, particularly the discovery that several rescued passengers were…
Most MV Barima survivors treated & discharged; three remain under observation – Health Minister
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says the vast majority of survivors rescued from the capsized MV Barima have received medical treatment and have either continued their journeys or returned home,…
Gov’t orders full investigation into MV Barima disaster
–As crew members test positive for cannabis The Government of Guyana has ordered an urgent and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the capsizing of the MV Barima after authorities…
