April 2025

The Guyana Police Force on Tuesday confirmed that a protester was shot and killed after protests erupted in Linden over the fatal Police shooting of a young Lindener. The protester who was shot when Police opened fire on Tuesday has been identified as Dan Johnson. According to the police, several officers were injured during escalating
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President Dr Irfaan Ali will meet with Linden leaders and relatives of the young man who was shot and killed by a Police sergeant on Monday as he again assured that there will be a full and independent investigation that will be supported by the Caribbean’s Regional Security System (RSS). The President said that police
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A protest over the police killing of a young Lindener has escalated in the mining town, with reports of gunfire and a protestor and a Policeman being shot and the Wismar/McKenzie Bridge blocked. Ronaldo Peters, 21, was shot and killed by a Police Sergeant around 17:30hrs in Linden. Images and videos posted on social media
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The Ministry of Home Affairs is extremely concerned of the ongoing unrest in Wismar, Linden, following the tragic shooting incident involving Ronaldo Peters and a Sergeant from the Wismar Police Station. We recognize and regret the deep pain and concern which this incident has caused within the community, and we extend our sympathies to the
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As Linden residents began protests over the fatal police shooting of Rolando Peters, President Irfaan Ali Tuesday morning said authorities will conduct a “professional” probe and that “external, independent” support will be sought if necessary. “The OPR (Office of Professional Responsibility) is undertaking their investigation and I am asking whether external support, if any, is
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President Dr Irfaan Ali on Tuesday dismissed accusations that he and his government are victimising businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his family, pointing out the irony of that accusation since previously he was accused of protecting the Mohameds due to their personal acquaintance. President Ali was responding to media inquiries on the sidelines of an event
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Parliamentary political parties are calling for an independent, impartial and full probe into the death of 26-year-old Ronaldo Peters, who was shot and killed by Police on Monday. The Sergeant involved in the incident is under close arrest and was moved to Georgetown. Peters, who Police claimed was wanted for rape, was killed around 17:
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Guyana’s cardiovascular disease mortality rate is among the highest in the region and efforts to properly treat associated diseases were expanded on Monday when the George Subraj Family Foundation donated $209 million to support research and training. The philanthropic work of the foundation is highly commended at the government level. This donation to Northwell Health
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Tashkent, Uzbekistan — A Guyanese Parliamentary Delegation, led by the Hon. Manzoor Nadir, M.P., Speaker of the National Assembly and Member of the Governing Council of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), is currently participating in the 150th Assembly of the IPU and related meetings. The Assembly is being held at the International Congress Centre in Tashkent,
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Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said that while Guyana is blessed with a diverse agricultural landscape, the country is not exempt from the immense global challenges that also impact agriculture and food security in countries in this part of the region. Minister Mustapha made these remarks virtually while addressing Ministers of Agriculture and other officials from
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