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“We’re very concerned about the violence” – Caricom Chair on Haiti’s spiralling violence

“Since I came back from Jamaica, we’ve been having continuous meetings, almost every night. Because the Haitians have to get the Presidential council in place. Progress is being made. We’re very concerned about the violence.”
“The international community renewed its call for the multi-national force to be on the ground as soon as possible. There must be a bridging security arrangement to help immediately to bring a level of normalcy and security, so that work can continue,” President Ali said.

Acting Top Cop engages stakeholders, task force ahead of ICC Men’s T-20 World Cup

As the ICC Men's T-20 Cricket World Cup approaches, acting Top Cop Clifton Hicken on Monday convened a meeting with stakeholders and the Task Force responsible for ensuring the tournament's security.

Eco in talks with over 9 oil companies for farm-in to Orinduik Block

During a recent investor update, Eco Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gil Holzman expressed hope that the farm-in process could be completed in 2024, with the companies drill ready by the end of the year and for a well to be spud in the next 12 to 18 months.

ECD woman riddled with bullets by twin’s ex-boyfriend

A Dazzle Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara (ECD) woman was early this morning riddled with bullets by her twin sister’s ex-boyfriend. Dead is 24-year-old Ashanti Liverpool.

Guyana looking to supply all regional agro-chemical needs – Pres Ali

“Recently, we’ve started to work with Cuba in an aggressive way, to build out the system using the technology for what is known there as a bio-farming industry, but building out an industry that we would look at producing all our veterinary needs here in Guyana, all our agro-chemical needs for the Region, right here in Guyana and those discussions are at an advanced stage, as we seek to build out an eco-system and infrastructure that will serve the collective fold.”

CANU seized 1.1 tonnes ganja, 75kg cocaine seized so far for 2024

Just under three months into 2024, the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has seized a startling 1.1 tonnes of marijuana and over 75 kilograms of cocaine from various operations across the country.
Director of CANU, James Singh spoke with media operatives on Monday, and gave this breakdown. A majority of the marijuana is from the Andean region of South America that includes Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Man wanted by Interpol arrested at Main Street Nightclub

Vitesh Jamnapersad Guptar, a businessman who was wanted by Interpol was arrested on Thursday at a popular nightclub along Main Street, Georgetown. A senior Police...

Chinese Landing urges gov’t to swiftly implement IACHR’s recommendations

The Chinese Landing Village Council has called on the government to swiftly implement the recommendations of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in Precautionary...

U.S, Guyana deepen law enforcement, security cooperation with US$300,000 funding

U.S. Ambassador, Nicole D. Theriot and Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn on Monday formalised a U.S. donation of funding and capacity-building opportunities as a...

Chinese-owned supermarkets urged to implement systems to safeguard businesses

In the wake of a fatal robbery at a supermarket in Eteringbang Landing, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), where a Chinese national was brutally killed and...