Daily Archives: March 20, 2018
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“It’s a huge undertaking that has to happen” – Culture Minister on copyright laws
Recognising that strong copyright legislation is needed to support the work of local creatives, Culture Minister Charles Ramson Jr. said that an in-depth analysis...
Homestretch is for a great experience
Dear Editor,
The widening of Homestretch Avenue is a great opportunity to make the vision of creating a central location for an arts and cultural...
500 additional body cameras acquired for police force
The Ministry of Home Affairs has procured an additional 500 body cameras for members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to improve interactions between...
7-year-old crushed by falling gate at uncle’s hotel in Berbice
See below full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating the death of Kareena Persaud, a seven-year-old female student of Skeldon Primary School,...
Tanker falsely flying Guyana’s flag detained by Venezuelan authorities -MARAD
See below full statement from the Maritime Administration Department
The Maritime Administration Department hereby advises that the chemical tanker, “Four Plus” bearing IMO No. 9203920,...
Guyana records 4% reduction in prison population
Guyana has seen a 4% reduction in its prison population last year, when compared to the previous year, Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn...
Man fined for pelting woman with brick
A 50-year-old carpenter and mason from East Ruimveldt, Front Road, Georgetown, was faced with a $50,000 fine or three months in prison for pelting...
Govt to build 3 recording studios this year; access to be free for local...
Strengthening the reach for musical artists within Guyana, it has been revealed that three digital recording studios, valued at $39.3 million each, will be...
Govt to appoint Hemp Authority CEO by February – Mustapha
The Agriculture Ministry is currently looking to fill a critical position within the hemp regulatory framework, that being the position of Chief Executive Officer...
Election fraud trial to proceed summarily from Feb. 17 – Chief Magistrate rules
Chief Magistrate (acting) Faith McGusty has ruled that the election fraud trial will proceed summarily, with the restart of hearings set from February 17,...