“Cruel me if you see me back in court,” plantain thief tells magistrate
A man who admitted to stealing four bunches of plantains and two batteries was this afternoon charged and fined $10,000 for the offence after...
I can’t officially support prostitution, but gov’t must respect people’s privacy — Jagdeo
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, today called out Public Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan, for apparently blaming prostitutes for his failure to formulate — and ensure...
PPP supports Greenidge’s potential employ at Foreign Affairs Ministry
By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell
It is a rare occasion when the APNU+AFC Government and the People’s Progressive party (PPP) can agree. Fortunately, the PPP has decided...
Fowl pen ganja trafficker gets four years
An Alberttown man accused of trafficking 125 pounds of marijuana found hidden in a chicken pen was today sentenced to four years in prison.
Tishan...
Guyanese must come first in oil sector but unpreparedness cannot be ignored — Gaskin
One of the most crucial tasks for the APNU+AFC administration is to ensure that Guyanese come first in the oil sector. However, one must...
Former PM’s son charged with assaulting officer, refusing to take breathalyzer test
The son of former Prime Minister Samuel Hinds was this morning slapped with five charges, including assaulting a peace officer and refusing to take...
Health workers in training to deal with emerging health challenges
A number of health workers are currently undergoing strategic training aimed at better equipping them with specialised skills to address emerging health challenges.
Among those...
CDC hosts forum on Oil Spill Planning and Readiness Assessment
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) yesterday opened an Oil Spill Planning and Readiness Assessment workshop at the Duke Lodge with the aim of finalising...
We are not part of Ramjattan’s plan to crack down on strip clubs –GRA...
Public Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan recently told Guyana Standard that he intends to crack down on strip clubs in Guyana as he finds it...
Constable charged for stealing sergeant’s phone
A serving member of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) who is accused of stealing his colleague's phone was today charged and released on self...
