Guyana

through strategic policing Serious crime in Guyana has decreased by 33.5 per cent as a result of intelligence-led operations and strategic interventions implemented by the Guyana Police Force (GPF). This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Police, Dr Clifton Hicken. During an interview on Monday with the Department of Public Information (DPI), the police […]

Search and rescue efforts are continuing for two fishermen who remain missing after a sudden storm struck at sea in the Cozier area, Region Two, on Wednesday. The missing men have been identified as Suraj Moneer, who is commonly known as “Anil,” and another fisherman who was aboard the vessel when severe weather conditions developed

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has extended Guyana’s solidarity and support to neighbouring Venezuela following the devastating back-to-back earthquakes that struck Caracas on Wednesday, leaving dozens dead and hundreds injured. In a message of sympathy, President Ali expressed sadness at the scale of destruction and loss of life caused by the disaster […]

More than 1,000 Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) councillors, along with chairpersons, vice-chairpersons and Regional Democratic Council (RDC) councillors, are set to receive increased stipends within days. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand announced on Thursday on the ministry’s Facebook page that the necessary […]

MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, on Tuesday, took part in the Fourth CARICOM‑Canada Foreign Ministers Group Meeting held on the margins of the 56th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organisation of American States in Panama City, Panama. The gathering brought together CARICOM ministers and Canada’s […]

–President Ali leads inter-agency responses, says tarpaulins to be distributed, further assessments underway   PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday joined Regional Chairman Devin Mohan and senior ministers on the Essequibo Coast as authorities moved swiftly to assess widespread damage to homes, public buildings and electricity infrastructure caused by a […]

— Govt moves to regulate children’s social media use, seeks formal ties with Meta –Nandlall says, debunks claims of ulterior motives, censorship THE Government of Guyana is advancing plans for new legislation to manage children’s use of social media and the internet, insisting the move is aimed solely at safeguarding minors and not at censoring

ATTORNEY-GENERAL and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has warned that police officers who detain motorists or seize their documents for traffic breaches, rather than issuing tickets, are acting unlawfully and risk being sued and even charged.   Speaking on his weekly programme Issues in the News, Nandlall said Guyana’s traffic laws were amended […]

Finance Minister urges launch of public campaign to increase uptick MORE than 24,000 National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners are now receiving their benefits directly into their bank accounts, with Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, calling for an aggressive public campaign to encourage more […]

PASSENGERS travelling through the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) are expected to benefit from faster and more seamless departures as work on a new state-of-the-art baggage handling system nears completion, with the facility scheduled to become operational next month. Chief Executive Officer, Ramesh Ghir, confirmed that installation of the new […]

The Education Ministry has confirmed that a small fire occurred earlier this evening at the Westminster Secondary School, West Bank Demerara, following adverse weather conditions affecting parts of the country. According to the Ministry, power fluctuations linked to the ongoing weather system caused a freezer in the school’s canteen to spark, resulting in […]

Police have destroyed an estimated $106.8 million worth of cannabis during a large-scale eradication exercise conducted in the Upper Berbice River, Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice). The operation was carried out on Wednesday at Kimba Creek, Sand Hill and Wiruni, where ranks uncovered an extensive cannabis cultivation operation spread across approximately […]

Two fishermen are missing after the fishing vessel they were travelling in reportedly sank amid heavy winds and rough sea conditions off the coast of Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on Wednesday. According to initial reports, the boat encountered high waves and turbulent weather, causing it to capsize and forcing the occupants into the water. One fisherman […]

The trial in the 2020 elections fraud case was on Wednesday adjourned until September 15, after the prosecution was unable to provide any witnesses for the remaining trial days this week. The trial was expected to continue on Wednesday morning at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, however the prosecution […]

…4,779 new cash-out locations added The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) has now added three new payment options for pensioners to encash their vouchers directly into their Mobile Money Guyana (MMG) account or at any Bill Express or MoneyGram location across the country. Delivering the feature address in the presence of NIS officials and Board Members The […]