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Gov’t to spend close to $800M on new Food Hub at Yarrowkabra

January 16, 2025 Editor 0

The ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) is set to spend close to $800 million on a new Food Hub, which will be located at Yarrowkabra on the Linden/Soesdyke Highway. President Dr. Irfaan Ali, along with several cabinet ministers, visited Silver Hill, where he engaged with residents.“[The] hub [would allow] farmers to be able to […]

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State Bulletins

Parents urged to apply early for their child to enter nursery school to receive timely cash grant

January 16, 2025 Editor 0

Minister of Education Priya Manickchand is encouraging all parents of children who will turn three years old on or before June 30, 2025, to apply for nursery school registration by the deadline of March 28. Timely registration will ensure eligibility for the “Because We Care” cash grant, which supports families with children in the public […]

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Crime

Guyana Extradites Citizen to USA Over Fatal DUI Incident

January 16, 2025 Editor 0

The Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana extradited Parmanand Singh, a Guyanese citizen, to the United States of America on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Singh voluntarily waived his right to an extradition hearing, consenting to return to the U.S. to face charges stemming from a fatal vehicular incident. The extradition request was first made […]

State Bulletins

GFSL Unveils Advanced SEM to Boost Forensic Investigations

January 16, 2025 Editor 0

The Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL) has taken a monumental step forward in modernizing its forensic capabilities with the unveiling of a state-of-the-art Zeiss Sigma 360VP Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The advanced equipment, launched on January 15, 2025, at the University of Guyana Complex in Turkeyen, is poised to revolutionize forensic investigations in the country […]

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Court

No bail for Guyhoc man on robbery charge

January 16, 2025 Editor 0

Marlon Rodrigues, a 23-year-old construction worker has been remanded to prison for the offence of robbery underarms. The defendant, who resides at Perry Street, Guyhoc Park, Georgetown, was brought before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday. Acting Chief Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty read the charge to him, alleging that on January 13, 2025, at Commerce […]

Opinion

The Opinion Desk: V-PAC – A smoke screen of acronyms and empty promises

January 16, 2025 Editor 0

The entry of the so-called Vigilent Political Action Committee (V-PAC) into Guyana’s political arena might have been an opportunity to enrich our democratic landscape. Unfortunately, it appears to be little more than a hastily assembled façade, fronted by individuals of questionable credibility and built on a foundation of recycled rhetoric and hollow promises. Let’s start […]

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Court

Court of Appeal resentences ‘Taliban’ to time served in 2012 shooting case

January 16, 2025 Editor 0

The Court of Appeal has resentenced Samuill Intiaz Shaw, also known as “Taliban” and “Arno,” to time served, concluding a years-long legal battle over his conviction for the attempted murder of Bajai Ramdass, popularly called “Bruck Back.” Shaw, convicted in 2016 alongside Ramsammy Angeshallam, alias “Babs,” for a brutal attack in Crabwood Creek on January […]

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Crime

Guyana To Partner with India’s National Forensic Sciences University to Revolutionize Crime Investigation

January 15, 2025 Editor 0

In a significant move to strengthen the country’s forensic capabilities, Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn has announced plans to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Forensic Sciences University of India. This partnership aims to bring in forensic experts to assist in resolving crime cases and ensuring that investigations withstand scrutiny in […]

Tragedy

“Is just an accident is not like somebody do her something” —aunt of Kareena Persaud

January 15, 2025 Editor 0

Maharanie Ramnarine, a hotel manager, and the aunt of 7-year-old Kareena Persaud, a student of the Skeldon Primary School, described the child’s death as an accident. Persaud died on January 12, after a sliding metal gate weighing an estimated 250 pounds allegedly on her. The incident occurred at the Taj Mahal Hotel and Bar, in […]

Oil & Gas

Guyana Technical Training College to Launch Comprehensive 18-Month Oil & Gas Program in October

January 15, 2025 Editor 0

The Guyana Technical Training College Inc., situated in Port Mourant, Corentyne Berbice, is poised to initiate a comprehensive 18-month training program in October of this year. In a recent interview, the Director of the institution, Professor Clement Sankat, elaborated on the current educational landscape. He noted that existing students often travel to Canada to undertake […]

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