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Teen girls granted presidential pardon
Five teenage girls at the New Opportunity Corp (NOC) will be released as of Friday having been pardoned by President David Granger. This announcement was made by Minister of Social Protection Amna Ally during a visit to the juvenile holding…
President welcomes two new Ambassadors to Guyana
President David Granger on Wednesday accepted Letters of Credence from two foreign diplomats. According to a statement from the Ministry of the Presidency (MotP), the two new Ambassadors are Her Excellency Lilian Chatterjee, the Canadian…
MotP probes racial slur by President’s Chief Press Officer
President David Granger’s Chief Press Officer, Lloyda Garrett is being investigated after leaked conversations surfaced of her using what many consider as racially derogatory remarks to describe the staff at the Ministry. Head of the Press…
Here’s how Apple’s new iPhone 8 and iPhone X compare to the top Android smartphones
(Business Insider) We won't know exactly how Apple's new iPhone stack up to the competition until we get them in hand. But at least on paper, its new flagship iPhone X compares favorably with its rivals — at least if you can set aside its…
1 dead, another critical after street racing in GT
A 23 – year old man is now dead and another in a critical condition after they were street racing on Monday afternoon on the Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt in Georgetown. The dead man has been identified as Sunil Samaroo of Kaneville,…
Berbice pensioner killed in hit and run accident
Berbice Police are investigating a hit and run accident on Sunday which left 67-year-old Tain resident Anre Buchand dead. The father of one reportedly left his home to go buy food; it was while he was returning home that he was struck down…
Gunmen rob cement factory in Eccles
Three gunmen, during the wee hours of Sunday morning, robbed the Ready Mix Concrete Limited located at Eccles Industrial Site, East Bank Demerara (EBD). According to the police, the perpetrators escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash…
Farmer killed with torchlight
Police are hunting for a man who allegedly murdered a 49-year-old farmer in Region Nine. According to a statement from the police, Menie Xavier of Karaudarnau Village, South Rupununi was imbibing alcohol with the suspect on Friday last,…
Guyanese in BVI appeal for Government help
Hundreds of Guyanese in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are appealing to the Guyana Government for aid and assistance with repatriation following the devastation of Hurricane Irma that left thousands homeless on the Caribbean island.…
GNBA’s fee demand of $2.5M was quashed by court order
A group of private broadcasters believes the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has no legal basis to demand them to clear arrears dating back three years ago. According to a body called the Guyana Media Association (GMA), the…
