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For the year 2023, the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) received a total of 194 complaints levelled against ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF). And, Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority, Justice (Ret’d) William Ramlal has pointed out that ranks within country’s premier law enforcement agency continue to misuse their powers in the execution of
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Police have arrested two men following the discovery of 1.05 kilograms of marijuana in their Grove Squatting Area, East Bank Demerara (EBD) house on Thursday. In custody are Erron Rigby, 28, a welder and Leisha Braam, 24, a security guard of Grove, Squatting Area, EBD. In a statement, Police Headquarters said the marijuana which was
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Police are currently investigating a fatal road accident that occurred Friday morning at around 08:30 hrs on Le Ressouvenir Public Road, East Coast Demerara, and which resulted in the death of 85-year-old Stephen Correia. The incident involved a motor car, registration number PAG 7093, driven by 58-year-old carpenter Garfield Hoppie, who is a resident of
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See below full statement from the the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI): The second Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference in Guyana came to a close on Wednesday, October 9, and among the information shared was an announcement by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) that it is collaborating with the
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A fatal accident on Thursday night at the intersection of Camp and Lamaha Streets in Georgetown has left one person dead and another hospitalised. The incident involved a collision between a Honda Vezel vehicle and a motorcycle, resulting in the death of 21-year-old Venezuelan national, Luis Natera. At around 20:53 hrs, motor car #PAG 2470,
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Jack Leach took the three wickets England required for a record-breaking win over Pakistan and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Though Pakistan began the fifth day six wickets down, Abrar Ahmed was absent through illness, and England were initially held up by Salman Agha and Aamer Jamal adding 109 for the seventh wicket.
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Seven men, who are at the centre of an investigation into the abduction of Joshua David, who remains missing, were charged jointly on Friday in connection with the crime and granted bail of $500,000 each. Aaron Alleyne, known as ‘Cats’; Wayne Barker, 34, of Laing Avenue, Georgetown; Damion Barlow, 32, of Sophia; Dwayne Griffith, known
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Region Four Vice Chairman and member of the Opposition People’s National Congress (PNC), Samuel Sandy, has lauded the economic initiatives outlined in President Irfaan Ali’s recent address to Parliament, describing them as reflective of a “visionary leadership” aimed at securing the country’s future amid global challenges. Sandy highlighted noted the series of measures introduced by
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The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has lauded the recent economic and social policies announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, highlighting its potential positive impact on both citizen welfare and the broader economy. Speaking on Thursday in Parliament, President Ali unveiled a series of interventions aimed at promoting economic growth, reducing income inequality,
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The Private Sector Commission (PSC) of Guyana has congratulated the government for its innovative and progressive initiatives focused on digitalisation and modernisation, as outlined by President Dr Irfaan Ali in his address to the National Assembly on Thursday. The PSC has hailed these transformative projects as vital steps in closing the digital divide, improving the
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