Guyana News

For the sixth time in six years, a car has crashed into the Razac’s fence at Bagotstown, East Bank Demerara.

Activists renewed calls for the decriminalisation of marijuana and for the regulation of its use on Monday, when a consultation was hosted by Caricom’s Regional Commission on Marijuana.

Saying that he believes that the Skeldon Estate can sustain itself if some very important and necessary changes are made, Corriverton Mayor Krishnand Jaichand has called for the government to look at replacing the management of the factory instead of pursuing privatisation.

The Minister of Social Cohesion with the responsibility for Culture, Youth, and Sport, Dr.

Million-dollar bids for the sea defence at De Willem on the West Coast of Demerara and for the construction of an Immigration office in Linden, Region 10 were opened yesterday at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board.

Kevon Meyers, a miner, was remanded to prison on Monday on a charge of possession of marijuana for trafficking.

The Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission is working to make 1,700 acres of land available to residents of Mocha/Arcadia and before the end of the year they would be issuing 50-year leases, Commissioner Trevor Benn announced on Sunday.

Guyana Water Inc (GWI) has entered into agreements with over 50 Village Councils to ensure the upkeep of critical water systems in Region Nine.

A truck driver was fined $10,000 on Monday for driving under the influence of alcohol.

A Kitty man, who was charged last year with falsely obtaining $10 million to purchase a plot of land, had the case dismissed on Monday after the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence.

Skeletal remains were found in a lot at Enmore Estate Road, East Coast Demerara, on Sunday afternoon.

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), yesterday, held a beekeeping workshop as part of a two-phase project to enhance Guyana’s apiary industry.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Democrat Ralph Northam won a bitter race for Virginia governor yesterday, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump with a victory over a Republican who had embraced some of the president’s combative tactics and issues.

A Guyana-born New York Police Department (NYPD) officer was on Monday cleared of all charges for the fatal off-duty shooting of an unarmed motorist, the New York Post has reported.

The ex-husband of Babita Sarjou and another man were today both committed to stand trial for her murder.

  President David Granger, this morning, said that the Government of Guyana welcomes the $10M donation from ExxonMobil Guyana and their partners Hess and Nexen towards this country’s relief effort for Caribbean countries affected by the devastating storms during the current hurricane season.

The People’s Republic of China yesterday formally handed over vehicles and other equipment worth a total US$2.6 million to the Guyana Police Force, as part of its continued support for the government’s crime fighting strategies.

A husband and wife were yesterday granted self-bail, after they were accused of attempting to smuggle just over four pounds of raw gold, worth an estimated $14.6 million, out of the country.

A National Insurance Scheme (NIS) employee was yesterday charged with causing the death of biker Ronaldo Jaundoo, following a collision at James and Barr streets, Albouystown, last week.

A 22-year-old Duncan Street, Bel Air man is currently being questioned by police in connection with the discovery of teacher Kescia Branche, who was found unconscious on the side of the road in the vicinity of Princes Street and Louisa Row, Georgetown, on Sunday morning.