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APNU dismayed at East Bank unrest, keeps up pressure on Rohee

APNU today expressed dismay over reports that commuters were stranded last evening by unrest at Agricola but it also accused government officials of contributing to the situation by making incendiary remarks and maintained its call for Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee to be dismissed.

EU wins 2012 Nobel Peace Prize

OSLO,  (Reuters) – The European Union won the Nobel Peace Prize today for its historic role in uniting the continent in an award seen as a morale boost as the bloc struggles to resolve its economic crisis.

Police say corporal burnt by squibs thrown at Agricola

Police tonight said that while police ranks were clearing the main roadway at Agricola, EBD, of debris and other obstacles thrown by protestors this evening, persons continually threw “Thunder Flash” and other squibs along with bricks and bottles at the ranks.

Diamond accident claims life of Soesdyke man

The police say they are conducting investigations into a fatal accident that occurred at about 1135h today on the Diamond Public Road, EBD, and which resulted in the death of Doran Keith James, 23 years, of  Adventure, Soesdyke/Linden Highway and injuries to Raganauth Mohabir.

Permission granted for Red Thread, AFC procession

The Guyana Police Force is informing the general public that approval has been given for the Alliance For Change (AFC) and Red Thread organisations to hold a procession tomorrow Friday October 12, 2012, commencing at 1530h in Georgetown The procession will move off from the junction of Hadfield and John streets and proceed east along Hadfield Street, north into Winter Place, west along Brickdam and culminate at the junction of Brickdam and Avenue of the Republic.

Stranded commuters trying to get across the Demerara River by boat yesterday

Residents block road at Agricola over Rohee, treatment of accused cop

Residents of Agricola this afternoon blocked the East Bank Demerara roadway with burning tyres as tempers flared at government’s comments that Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee “will not be moved” coupled with what they called preferential  treatment of the police officer who was charged with the murder of Shaquille Grant.

Clement Rohee

Gov’t not parting with Rohee – Luncheon

Government today vowed that it “will not be moved” into giving in to the opposition’s demands for the removal of Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee, saying that it is prepared to “rumble” to ensure he remains in office.

Police decentralizing internal probe unit

The Guyana Police Force says that in its continuing effort to improve the quality of service to the public it decentralised the operations of the Police Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) with effect from yesterday.

Marlon Samuels wants to be number one

(Jamaica Gleaner) Marlon Samuels starred for the West Indies in the final of the 2012 International Cricket Council (ICC) Twenty20 World Cup with both bat and ball, leading the regional team to its first global title in eight years.

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