The latest Guyana news from Stabroek News including oil and gas coverage, crime, politics, culture, business and more.
As part of its ongoing efforts to improve operational, investigative and transparency in policing in the Guyana Police Force (GPF), a Body-Cam training session was held recently at the Bartica Police Station’s Zara Training Centre to acquaint ranks with the functional aspects of the new body cameras, a GPF release stated.
As part of the ongoing celebrations for Queen’s College’s 180th anniversary, the Ministry of Health on Friday hosted current and former students for a commemorative plaque-laying ceremony.
The Guyana Media and Communication Academy has launched a series of engagement and training sessions to improve radio broadcasting skills in hinterland and remote communities, a release from the Department of Public Information (DPI) stated on Friday.
A day after he faced dozens of serious charges, lawyers for Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus have withdrawn an action he brought against a number of officials including the Attorney General and the Police Commissioner.
The Guyana Press Association (GPA) has expressed dismay at the treatment meted out by politicians to media workers in the course of their official duties including displays of aggression and vulgarity, and the sidelining of journalists and media houses deemed to be ‘not friendly.’
Xen Aviation & Services Limited Guyana, which is based in Georgetown, has finalized the acquisition of a Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander aircraft, marking a significant milestone for the company.
Six months after former policeman, Delon Alexander, called ‘Portmore’ was abducted in Buxton, East Coast Demerara, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued wanted bulletins for two men who are the main suspects.
Amid the dozens of serious charges against Assistant Commissioner, Calvin Brutus, the PNCR yesterday called for a reputable international body to probe the Guyana Police Force.
As part of regional efforts to move towards achieving a zero-waste Caribbean while coming up with solutions to drive the circular economy, Caribbean ministers of government and senior officials in the sector, wrapped up their 8th High-Level Forum (HLF) held under the theme, “Strengthening Regional Action Toward a Zero Waste Caribbean.”
The Ministry of Housing and Water yesterday began allocating over 600 house lots in Region Five, bringing the total number of allocations to over 38,000 during the life of the current administration.
Prime Minister Mark Phillips, (fifth from right) who is performing the functions of President, received a courtesy visit on Thursday from the High Commissioner of India to Guyana, Dr Amit Shivkumar Telang (third from right) in relation to the impending visit of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
-awarded $700,000 The state-owned GNNL, publishers of the Guyana Chronicle, has been ordered to pay $700,000 in damages to former Mayor of Georgetown, Ubraj Narine along with $200,000 in costs.
The opposition PNCR yesterday said that the government’s plan to make the $100,000 cash grant available to overseas-based Guyanese is rife with opportunities for corruption, In a press statement, the party said that every time the government speaks about the one-off cash grant, “they manifest their incompetence, lack of a plan and the divisions that exist in the PPP”.
A pet monkey named Milo, has drawn widespread attention on social media after reportedly escaping during a recent home invasion.
Jin Ming Wu, a Chinese national and the owner of Prosperous Hardware Incorporated, has changed his plea to not guilty on charges of tax evasion related to his company, after initially pleading guilty.
Sixty-three-year-old fire victim Isaac Thompson of Greenwich Park, East Bank Essequibo, can now rest easy after receiving a brand new two-bedroom home, courtesy of Men on Mission, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated.
Three men appeared yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, facing charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday called on Guyanese to support the Salvation Army’s Annual Christmas Kettle Appeal.
Raphael Tony, also known as Raphael Watts, of Zeelugt Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo, appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Prime Minister Mark Phillips has called for global peace, stronger cooperation, and a renewed focus on sustainable development.
The ePaper edition, on the Web & in stores for Android, iPhone & iPad.
Included free with your web subscription. Learn more.
