UGSS requests refund for affected graduates
The University of Guyana’s Student Society (UGSS) has submitted a letter to the University’s Administration requesting an apology and a partial refund of graduation fees to students who attended the 51st Convocation Ceremony at the Sophia…
Youth charged with murder of North Ruimveldt man
A 26-year-old man was on Tuesday charged with the murder of Hafeez Douglas, who was stabbed and killed while attempting to stop a fight on November 08, 2017.
Jermaine Abel appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown…
Belle West residents demand better roads
By Devina Samaroo
Frustrated residents are hoping that a long overdue promise to fix the main access road in Phase Two of the Belle West Housing Scheme, West Bank Demerara (WBD) is fulfilled in the 2018 National Budget.
Since the…
Project evaluators trained to improve review of tenders
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) concluded a three-part series of workshops aimed at improving the evaluation of tenders.
A press statement from the IDB…
‘Stop overloading your trucks’ – GGDMA urges Trucking Services
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) is urging users of hinterland roads to desist from overloading their trucks as it causes major damages to the roadways during the rainy season.
In a statement on Tuesday, the…
Buildings destroyed in fire at Port Kaituma
A fire in the Port Kaituma sub-district of Region One, suspected to be arson, this morning completely destroyed three buildings including two businesses.
Michael April, who was sleeping in a hammock near where the fire started at about…
PPP complains to CFATF about Govt’s work on AML/CFT law
As the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) Conference gets underway in Guyana, the Parliamentary Opposition used the opportunity to highlight some concerns they have about the government’s progress in implementing several…
Multi-agency approach to counter carjacking
By Leroy Smith
Crime Chief (ag) Paul Williams says the Guyana Police Force has an aggressive campaign to target carjacking in the country.
He said the instances of carjacking are opportunistic and the evidence available to the police…
Traffic Chief calls for more resources
By Leroy Smith
It will require additional resources to effectively patrol the East Coast, East Bank and West Demerara corridors to address the many traffic violations taking place.
On Monday, Traffic Chief, Dion Moore called on…
Branche might have jumped or was pushed from moving vehicle
By Leroy Smith
Police are probing a new lead in the alleged murder of 22-year-old Kescia Branche as her ex-lover and four policemen remain under close arrest.
Police have impounded a car at the Brickdam Police Station, which is…