Guyana News

A Bartica teacher at the centre of a controversy where he could be seen in a video assaulting a student over the type of socks worn has been sent on administrative leave.

Yesterday morning, Police ranks conducted a ‘Stop-and-Search’ exercise along the Ituni Trail, during which several vehicles were stopped and searched.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelans will vote on Dec. 3 in a referendum on “the rights” over a potentially oil-rich territory in a controversy with its neighbour Guyana, authorities said today.

The police today said that Bhola Persaud, 61, is wanted for questioning in relation to the rape of a child under 16.

Meeting for the first time in Ottawa, CARICOM and Canada yesterday launched a strategic partnership with the promise of joint action on security, climate and the crisis in Haiti.

Troy Resources has assets in Georgetown and government is looking to find those to levy on them, as it explores all avenues to recover the over $2.6 billion in debt the company owes this country, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday said.

Minister in the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar on Wednesday commended China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a means of transforming nations but issued cautions on debt sustainability and environmental considerations.

As ExxonMobil points to arbitration as being its last resort, the government yesterday said that process may be the best option to determine the matter, as it would not accept any other sums than the US$214.4 million as advised by both IHS Markit and the Guyana Revenue Authority.

A committee to address several  concerns including the anti-laundering law was agreed following a meeting on Wednesday between Attorney General Anil Nandlall SC and a team from the Guyana Bar Association (GBA).

The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) has called on the government to consider the circumstances of the average working man and women and to ensure that they have  more disposable income.

Driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the contributing factors to the increase in accidents in Pomeroon-Supenaam.

Jealall Singh, the owner of a  shop which was robbed in Goed Fortuin, West Demerara on Wednesday has expressed unhappiness with the police response to the matter.

Hundreds of persons flocked to the Anna Regina Market day early Sunday to take advantage of cheaper prices for fruits and vegetables.

Edward George appeared on Wednesday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Leron Daly where he was charged with assault.

All 150 booths have been booked out for the Agri-Investment Forum and Expo today which aims to underscore the growing importance of the agricultural sector in Guyana and the broader region.

Shamar Abrams stood before Magistrate Rhondel Weaver at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Monday, facing charges of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.

A security guard, 21, is in custody after an armed robbery at a Success restaurant saw the victim chasing him down in a car and retrieving his stolen firearm.

Eight 9mm pistols and 11.2 pounds of cannabis sativa were found by law enforcement officials in a barrel posted into the country, the police said today in a release.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday said that regional security, poverty, climate change and strengthening relations with the Caribbean will be at the forefront at the ongoing inaugural Canada-CARICOM summit in Ottawa where a raft of new aid was announced.

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$90 million loan to contribute to human capital development in Guyana and six new primary schools are to be built.