No fraud was committed at GUYOIL- President Ali
Stronger and enhanced enforcement to reduce the spread of COVID-19 said, President Ali.
Government plans to prosecute owners and managers of businesses in an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 Virus said, President Ali. According to Ali, the focus will now shift to those facilities that are hosting events without adhering to the COVID-19 Protocols.
Little Diamond residents said contractor must compensate them for damages due to flooding
Residents affected by recent flooding in Little Diamond on the East Coast of Demerara, said the contractor must compensate them for the damages suffered on Monday, April 26.
The residents said the flood waters only made it into the community because of a dam under construction in the community was breached as the contractor was executing works there.
Some 130 homes in Little Diamond proper and the squatting community have had their properties damaged or lost due to the flooding and this includes household articles and livestock.
the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has been in the community assessing the damages while distributing hampers to the affected households.
Civilians and joint services members teaming up to host events will be dealt with for breaching COVID-19 regulations
Calls are mounting for the joint services to step up their enforcement of the COVID-19 protocols with the hope of reducing the spread of the Coronavirus. The Guyana Police Force said it has noticed a concerning trend during investigations into breaches of the COVID-19 regulations, which has impacted the enforcement of the protocols.
According to the Police, Members of the Joint Services have been partnering with civilians to host events in contravention of the Covid-19 Regulations, with civilians on some occasions, assuming sole responsibility when the police intervene.
Condign action will be taken against those civilians and members of the Joint Services, whenever they are found culpable of breaching the laid down Covid-19 Regulations under any circumstances the police release said. As of Tuesday Guyana has recorded 12, 826 positive COVID-19 cases with 291 deaths.
Man busted with more than 57 pounds of marijuana
A 41-year-old Corriverton man is in custody after he was busted with over 57 pounds of marijuana or 25.9 kg. The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) said the Interception took place at 176 Area “AA” Kingston , Little India #79 Village. According to a release from the drug enforcement agency during the search of the building and in the presence of the owner, Wesley Anthonio Barry several packages containing suspected marijuana was discovered in 53 individual packages. The investigation continues.