Guyana News

The promised return of the radio serial Merundoi to the airwaves of the National Communication Network (NCN) yesterday did not materialise and no one seems to know what the future holds for the popular drama.

Guyanese Dr. Cary F. Fraser, a historian of international relations, has been appointed the new president of the University of Belize, a release from the university said.

Guyanese Lloyd Charles, previously convicted of robbery in Canada, was last week found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm by a Canadian Judge.

The Attorney General has cited errors in several aspects of law as the grounds for appealing the decision by Justice Roxane George to award $6.5 million to the teen who was tortured while in police custody.

A fire, believed to be electrical in origin, gutted a house at Stewart Path, Wismar, Linden early yesterday morning, leaving one man seeking a place to rest his head.

With 15 Grade One passes, Anuradha Dev shares the top spot at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, and she did it without any extra lessons.

The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC)  urged  young people yesterday  to    be aware that they are empowered to change their present and mould their future.

The price for chicken continues to climb countrywide, due to increased consumer demand and a shortfall in production.

Magistrate Hazel Octave-Hamilton yesterday remanded a robbery accused, after he gave the court a false address.

Kenny Creame, the 19-year-old miner who was beaten to death at Monessee Backdam, at Port Kaituma last Tuesday, died as a result of blunt trauma to the head, a post-mortem examination has revealed.

Minister of Public Service Dr Jennifer Westford has said the administration’s investment in youth and providing opportunities for them to access tertiary training is unparalleled within this hemisphere, with over 2,800 youths having benefitted.

A man, charged with stealing a BlackBerry Smartphone and another, charged with receiving the stolen item, were on Friday each placed on $35,000 bail by Magistrate Hazel Octave-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Officers attached to the Drug Enforcement Unit of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) yesterday morning intercepted a quantity of cocaine in a card bound for Canada.

About 25 CEOs and business leaders from Central America and the Caribbean are scheduled to meet with Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin this week in El Salvador to discuss strengthening trade relations between both regions in the face of economic challenges in the hemisphere.

The Ministry of Agriculture is expanding its Grow More Food campaign following what it said was the successful implementation of the first phase.

More stringent measures and laws to deal with drivers who misuse the road were among the proposals made to Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee on Sunday, during a meeting with hire cars, mini-bus and truck operators at Diamond Secondary School, East Bank Demerara on Sunday.

Magistrate Hazel Octave-Hamilton yesterday remanded a man who is accused of trafficking 295 grammes of cannabis at Potaro-Siparuni.

Phlebotomist Candacie Haniff, 28, was yesterday charged with possession of cannabis.

Christine Gasper, who is accused of talking to her imprisoned son, was on Friday placed on $5,500 bail by Magistrate Hazel Octave-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

A series of workshops are underway to strengthen the organisation of Community Policing Groups (CPGs) countrywide.