Guyana News

The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) has strongly condemned the “unwarranted and brutal shooting” of citizens engaged in a peaceful protest on Tuesday and questions if it had been sanctioned by newly-sworn in President Donald Ramotar, the Commissioner of Police and government officials.

A man and his wife were on Saturday viciously beaten by armed bandits in the presence of their 12-year-old daughter during a home invasion and robbery.

After a month-long trial, the fate of murder accused Travis Rudder lies in the hands of the jury who will deliberate after the case is summed up on Tuesday.

Sean Williams was yesterday placed on $10,000 bail after he appeared before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer the charge of threatening behaviour.

President Donald Ramotar on Wednesday met with executive members of The United Force (TUF), as he continued his engagement with opposition parties.

Newly appointed Minister of Agriculture Dr Leslie Ramsammy has told heads of departments and agencies under the ministry’s purview that he aims to make research and development the focal point of the sector.

The enhancement of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri to transform it into a regional hub for air transport is part of government’s efforts to integrate the aviation sector into the region, according to Transport Minister Robeson Benn.

The Linden Fund Trust (LFT) has announced the start of an eight-week assessment of non-governmental organisations/ community service organisations (NGO/CSO) in Region 10.

Harripersaud Goolam believes his journey up the professional ladder at the Diamond distillery from washing vats to shift foreman reflects the progress of manufacturing alcohol in Guyana.

President of Cuba Raul Castro Ruz says his country will never forget the brave step in 1972 by the then four independent member states of CARICOM to establish diplomatic relations with their fellow Caribbean state.

CARICOM officials responsible for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) met in Grenada last week Thursday and Friday to discuss proposals for a regional broadband policy that would facilitate greater internet access.

The ministers of Housing and Agriculture met with residents of Parika, Naamryck and Ruby, East Bank Essequibo to advance plans for road and other developments.

A 55-year-old man was on Monday placed on $50,000 bail after he appeared before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell to answer the charge of simple larceny.

The Georgetown Chamber Chorus is hosting its annual concert titled ‘Teach the World a Song’ on Sunday at the St George’s Cathedral.

The Inter-American Develop-ment Bank (IDB) has approved a US$15 million loan for the Social Protection Support Programme in Suriname  which will boost the government’s efforts to enhance the effectiveness of spending on social protection programmes.

President Donald Ramotar says that he is committed to working with the other parties in the Parliament to forge ahead with the development of Guyana’s oil and gas industry.

A man riding a big bike last evening collided with a bicycle and both of the men suffered severe bruises after they slid along the East Bank Public Road at Agricola.

The Guyana Police Force says it is informing the general public that approval has been given for A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) to hold a march around the streets of Georgetown tomorrow, Friday December 09, 2011, commencing at 1500h from the Square of the Revolution and culminating at the Stabroek Square where a public meeting will be held at 1700h.

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The Home Affairs Ministry today said that it did not instruct the use of rubber bullets against APNU protesters on Tuesday and out of “deep concern” it today called in the police top brass to discuss the issue.