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GGMC workers down tools as they continue to protest in support of mercury affected staff
Guyana Geology and Mines Commission workers this morning walked off the job after expressing their disappointment at the way the agency is addressing the issue of those workers who tested positively for mercury contamination. The workers are also vowing to stay off the job once the mercury-laced gold continues to be burned in the compound. Already […]
Mother of two killed by reputed husband. The man succumbed this afternoon after ingesting poisonous substance. He was under Police guard at the Mahaicony Hospital
Lodge man released on bail over vehicle fraud
The owner of a car rental service was today released on bail over an allegation of fake imitation of identification markings on three vehicles. The man, Osafa Yarde of K&O Car Rental appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore to answer three counts of fraudulently using a forged chassis number of three vehicles between March 19 and […]
OPR called in to investigate massive irregularities in learner driver’s theoretical examination at Felix Austin Police College, Georgetown
The Police in a release said that under the circumstances, while the full and comprehensive investigation is awaited, the members of the public who sat the examination at the venue on Thursday, April 12, 2018, regrettably, but deemed absolutely necessary, will be informed of the date and time when they will have to resit that […]
One of 6 found with guns and ammunition pleads guilty and gets 8 years
Crabwood Creek woman dies in #58 Village accident
A Corentyne, Berbice, woman is now dead following an accident this morning at Number 58 Village. The dead woman has been identified as Soorajnie Surjah, 52, of Crabwood Creek, Corentyne Berbice. The woman was a passenger in her family’s car, which slammed into the back of a parked truck. Commander of B, Division Linden Alves, […]
Driver being sought after CANU busts large quantity of marijuana in a car
A sting operation conducted this morning by ranks of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit resulted in a large quantity of compressed marijuana being busted. The bust took place on Sheriff Street just in the vicinity of Royal Castle and the marijuana was found in plastic wrapped packages in the trunk and backseat of a 190 […]
Aidonia live on stage at the Magnum Tonic Wine, Easter Monday night show at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence
The Criminal Justice system is being used as a political weapon to settle political grouses- attorney for Dr. Ashni Singh, Anil Nandlall
Former Finance Minister, Ashni Singh and Former CEO of NICIL Winston Brassington were today charged with three counts of misconduct in public office contrary to common law. The matter was adjourned until May 7th and Singh and Brassington may have to appear in person since the charges are indictable. Former Attorney General […]