Cocaine seizures being investigated
Four Guyanese were among a six-member crew detained on the Guyana flag ship “Solo” which was found with 6.3 tonnes of cocaine, according to a statement issued by the Ministry…
Melissa Atwell detained and questioned in the US
Activist Melissa Atwell called Melly Mel was detained and questioned by officers attached to Homeland Security. Reports are that she is cooperating fully with the officers who accompanied her from…
Meeting with the Mohameds was not of a political nature, says Nigel Hughes
A meeting between the Mohameds – Nazar and Azruddin and Attorneys Nigel Hughes and Raphael Tropman was not of a political nature. Hughes who is the leader of the Alliance…
Severe consequences for anyone found supporting Maduro’s election to name a Governor for the Essequibo region says Minister Benn
Anyone be it Guyanese and otherwise found supporting Venezuela’s planned election to name a government for the Essequibo Region will face the consequences says Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn. Speaking…
Nazar Mohamed says VP Jagdeo is behind the pressure they are facing
Businessman Nazar Mohamed has said that they will not be complying with a demand of $900 million in unpaid taxes by the Guyana Revenue Authority. The tax agency gave the…
Police Force to investigate street fight involving two of its ranks
The Guyana Police Force will be investigating a street fight involving two policemen and civilians. According to the force’s communications unit, the physical altercation on Camp Street does not reflect…
Venezuelan migrants deported for illegal entry into Guyana
Seventy-five Venezuelans who entered Guyana illegally on Monday were deported on Tuesday according to the Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) of the Guyana Police Force. The seventy-five which included fifty-seven (57)…
Five arrested for multimillion land scam
Rawle Ferguson of Hits and Jams was among five persons arrested in connection with a multimillion-dollar land scam. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum confirmed the arrest but said Ferguson and a…
Guyana moves to ICJ seeking order to block Venezuela from holding election that will affect Essequibo Region
Iva Wharton Guyana petitioned the International Court of Justice seeking provisional measures to block Venezuela from moving ahead with elections to name a governor for the Essequibo Region. The Ministry…
Two Brazilians arrested in alleged gold smuggling attempt
Iva Wharton Two Brazilian nationals have been taken into custody in connection with an alleged illegal gold smuggling attempt following a major intelligence-led operation conducted by the joint services. According…