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Charges have been recommended against two serving members of the Guyana Police Force in connection with the October 10 abduction of Kevin Fiedtkou, an operations supervisor at Aurora Gold Mines.

The suspect in the stabbing death of 47-year-old Andre Wilson has been remanded to prison.

APNU+AFC Member of Parliament  Ganesh Mahipaul yesterday painted a grim picture of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), alleging that it has devolved into a national security risk under the governance of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP)/Civic.

-urges them to continue taking precautions The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday visited the homes of Crane, West Coast Demerara residents affected by a mystery seepage through their floor tiles and formally advised them that the matter is some type of hydroxide.

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) yesterday said that there are currently 25 unclaimed bodies at its mortuary.

-Bharrat tells Ministerial segment of COP16   Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat has reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to sustainable development that is aligned with its Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030.

Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud, accompanied by senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met yesterday with a visiting delegation from the United States Foreign Relations Committee.

Yesterday morning, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) celebrated the graduation of the 17th and 18th batch of Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) and Cardiovascular Technicians at the National Culture Centre.

SINGAPORE, (Reuters) – Chinese offshore oil and gas major CNOOC Ltd , reported on Monday a 9% increase in third-quarter net income versus a year earlier, as higher oil and gas output offset lower realised oil prices.

Michael Shane Sookhoo, 31, appeared yesterday before Acting Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magis-trate’s Court, to answer to charges of fraudulent conversion totalling $6 million.

In the coming months, Phase One of infrastructure works will commence for the new housing development located in Tract A & B – 4 Miles, Potaro-Konawaruk Road in Mahdia.

-Todd tells session   Guyana is deeply troubled by the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the dire conditions faced by its civilian population, as well as the current tensions in the wider Middle East and calls on the United Nations Security Council to urgently address these situations.

The Caribbean Poultry Association (CPA) reaffirmed its support and commitment to Caricom’s initiative of  a 25% by 2025 reduction in the regional food import bill, following the recently concluded 115th Special Meeting of the Council of Trade and Economic Development (COTED) – Agriculture and the 44th Meeting of its Board of Directors, a CPA release stated on Friday. 

On Monday, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony accompanied by Regional Health Officer Dr Ranjeev Singh, officially commissioned a Simulation Centre at the Public Hospital Suddie.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Democrat  Kamala Harris warned tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington at her biggest rally that her Republican opponent Donald Trump was seeking unchecked power as their tightening race for the presidency entered its final week.

-says committed to ending racial politics    The Alliance For Change (AFC) yesterday celebrated its 19th anniversary and reiterated its commitment to ending racial politics.

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) – The European Union has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles to as much as 45.3% at the end of its highest profile trade investigation that has divided Europe and prompted retaliation from Beijing.

(Trinidad Guardian) Minister of Finance, Colm Imbert, said yesterday that the foreign exchange window opened by the Exim Bank for wholesale importers of basic foods and pharmaceuticals during the COVID-19 pandemic was a temporary initiative.

Two teenagers are in hospital following an accident involving their motorcycle and a car at Hampshire, Corentyne, Region Six.

(Reuters) – The Canadian government alleged yesterday  that Indian Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah, a close ally of Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was behind the plots to target Sikh separatists on Canadian soil.