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Politics

Jagdeo Dismisses Calls for Release of Environmental & Social Impact Assessments

January 10, 2025 Editor 0

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, during his press conference on January 9, 2025, pushed back against mounting calls from various stakeholders for the immediate release of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) related to several government-led projects. Jagdeo asserted that his administration has consistently followed all the necessary legal frameworks for project approvals and remains committed […]

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Crime

Region 3 Recorded 6.4% Drop in Serious Crimes

January 10, 2025 Editor 0

The Regional Police Division Three (3) has recorded a notable 6.4% reduction in serious crimes for 2024, a testament to ongoing efforts to improve safety and security in the region. This announcement was made by Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Siwnarine during a meeting with senior leadership of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Thursday, January 9, […]

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Politics

Jagdeo: Ministers Can Invest Privately, But Abuse of Power Will Not Be Tolerated

January 10, 2025 Editor 0

At his January 9, 2025, press conference, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo addressed growing concerns about government ministers engaging in private investments. He clarified that while ministers, like any other citizen, have the right to pursue legitimate business interests, there must be a clear and uncompromising boundary between their private ventures and public responsibilities. Jagdeo […]

State Bulletins

President Ali Assures Dazzle Residents Gov’t Will Assist with Infrastructure Development

January 10, 2025 Editor 0

President Dr. Irfaan Ali reassured residents of the Dazzle Housing Scheme on the East Coast of Demerara that the government is prepared to assist with the development of essential infrastructure for their community, once the outstanding issues are resolved. The President made this commitment during a community visit on Wednesday, where he engaged with residents […]

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Crime

President Ali halts State’s appeal of $22.5M judgment for Quindon Bacchus killing

January 10, 2025 Editor 0

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has intervened to halt the State’s appeal against a $22.5 million judgment awarded to the family of Quindon Bacchus, a 25-year-old father of one, who was fatally shot by a Police Constable in Haslington, East Coast Demerara (ECD), in June 2022. Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, made this revelation during his […]

Politics

PNCR’s James Bond endorses President Ali for second term

January 10, 2025 Editor 0

Longstanding member of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), James Bond, has endorsed President Irfaan Ali for a second term. General and regional elections are scheduled for November of this year. Bond joins a list of former PNCR members who have endorsed the President who will return as the PPP’s presidential candidate. The endorsement by […]

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Court

Food Vendor Granted Bail in $3.4M Robbery Case

January 10, 2025 Editor 0

Peter Thompson, a 22-year-old soup vendor accused of armed robbery, was granted bail in the amount of $250,000 on Wednesday during his appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Thompson had been in remand since November 2024, following his arrest in connection with an armed robbery involving over $3.4 […]

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Tragedy

Worker Missing After Falling Overboard at New Demerara River Bridge Construction Site

January 9, 2025 Editor 0

A Chinese national employed by a construction contractor is currently missing after a workplace accident at Pier 34 (P34) on the Demerara River on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. while the worker was involved in rigging operations during the offloading of materials from a barge. Reports indicate that the worker […]

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State Bulletins

President Unveils Ten-Point Plan to Strengthen Fire Prevention & Rescue Efforts in Guyana

January 9, 2025 Editor 0

To improve fire prevention and emergency response across Guyana, President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday unveiled a comprehensive ten-point plan aimed at enhancing the country’s fire safety framework. The plan was revealed during the commissioning of the Guyana Fire Service’s (GFS) largest fleet of rapid intervention vehicles, valued at $910.8 million, and its new $635.5 […]

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Uncategorized

Delays in Election Fraud Case Stir Concern Ahead of New Election Cycle

January 9, 2025 Editor 0

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, S.C., has expressed deep concern over the delays in the trial of charges stemming from the 2020 General and Regional Elections. Nearly four years after the charges were filed, the cases remain unresolved, a situation Nandlall has described as a “tragedy.” As Guyana approaches another election […]

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