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Cops to attend Interpol cybercrime workshop

The police force’s capacity to combat cybercrime is expected to be improved by the participation of four police officers in an upcoming workshop in the Dominican Republic, according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon.

Man shot during Foulis robbery

A man was yesterday afternoon shot during a robbery at Foulis, East Coast Demerara, where it is suspected that his friend, who is a businessman, was the intended target.

Repairs underway to shifting Hope Canal bridge

There is a major structural fault with the $350m bridge constructed across the Hope Canal,  East Coast Demerara, according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon, who yesterday said the structure has repeatedly shifted away from the road.

National Assembly approves $800m in supplementary spending

After hours of deliberations, the National Assembly last night approved almost $800 million in extra-budgetary spending including on 6000 solar panels to “green” State House and an army exercise aimed at testing the preparedness of the Guyana Defence Force which was done last year.

Probe underway into stealth flights from Ogle

An inquiry has been launched into the circumstances surrounding how two planes left Guyana illegally from the Eugene F Correia International Airport (EFCIA) last Saturday, Minister of State Joseph Harmon said yesterday.

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