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$10m Forfeited From Businessman After Land Scam Probe

Corruption · Guyana

$10m Forfeited From Businessman After Land Scam Probe

On Wednesday, High Court Judge Justice Peter Hugh ordered the forfeiture of ten million Guyana dollars from businessman Naitram Outar for his involvement in fraud, bribery, and money laundering. The article $10m forfeited from businessman after land scam probe appeared first on Stabroek News.See the Story

Ganja Farms Destroyed at Yarrowkabra Backdam

Americas · Guyana

Ganja Farms Destroyed at Yarrowkabra Backdam

A team of Police ranks led by a woman Deputy Superintendent yesterday found and destroyed two cannabis farms at Yarrowkabra Backdam. The article Ganja farms destroyed at Yarrowkabra Backdam appeared first on Stabroek News.See the Story

Boa Vista to G/Town highway among areas discussed by Guyana, Brazil

Americas · Guyana

Boa Vista to G/Town highway among areas discussed by Guyana, Brazil

– as Pres Ali attends Brazil-Caribbean Summit in Brasilia President Dr Irfaan Ali and his Brazilian counterpart, President Luis Inacio ‘Lula’ Da Silva, had discussions on a number of infrastructure projects, including a highway connecting Boa Vista to Georgetown. The two Heads of State held these talks on the sidelines of the Brazil–Caribbean Summit 2025 being held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Itamaraty Palace in Brasília. During a bilate…See the Story

“Not vanity projects” - Jagdeo to critics of infrastructure, economic enhancements

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has pushed back firmly against critics who dismiss the government’s expansive public infrastructure programme as superficial or politically timed, asserting instead that the new roads, bridges, hospitals, and hotels are strategic investments that are already reshaping Guyana’s economic and social fabric. “These are not vanity projects,” Jagdeo stated in a wide-ranging address. “Th…Infrastructure · Guyana See the Story

“There is room for banks to be more aggressive in lending to private sector” – Finance Min Singh

With Guyana’s rapidly growing economy, Senior Minister with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, believes that the local banking sector needs to move away from the risk-free lending practices and be more aggressive in its offerings, especially to the private sector. “The banking sector has historically been conservative, erring on the side of risk-aversion, which is not necessarily a bad thing, because we want strong banks and strong bala…Finance · Guyana See the Story

GECOM extends hours for upcoming claims, objections exercise

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced that it will commence a Claims and Objections Exercise on June 16, 2025, as part of preparations for the upcoming General and Regional Elections. The Claims phase of the exercise will run until 18 June 2025. In anticipation of a high turnout, GECOM has extended the opening hours of its Registration Offices nationwide. While the standard operating hours are 08:00 to 18:00 hrs, GECOM has confir…Guyana · Guyana Read Article

25 tickets issued during traffic enforcement along Essequibo Coast - INews Guyana

Ranks of Regional Police Division N0.2 continued their daily traffic education and enforcement activities on the Essequibo coast as part of the dedicated and unwavering commitment to make our roadways safer for all road users. One such initiative was conducted on Wednesday where the ranks embarked on a rapid traffic enforcement exercise in their division […] The post 25 tickets issued during traffic enforcement along Essequibo Coast appeared fir…Guyana · Guyana Read Article

150 additional house lots distributed in Bartica

Some 150 more residents of Bartica in Region Seven are one step closer to becoming homeowners. On Friday the residents received their house lots at Tract ‘Bar’ and Five Miles South Housing Schemes. Reshma Ally said she felt empowered by just knowing that she is the owner of her own property and, soon, she hopes, will no longer have to pay $60,000 in rent every month. “It feels good to get this after waiting for so long. I feel happy that I can l…Guyana · Guyana See the Story

Police ranks undergo election offences and preparedness training

A two-day training session on Election Offences and Preparedness was held on Thursday and Friday for ranks of the Regional Police Division #7. The initiative, aimed at strengthening law enforcement’s role in upholding electoral integrity, was conducted by Attorney-at-Law and Superintendent of Police, Delon Fraser at the Zara Computer Centre in Bartica. The session began with opening remarks from Assistant Commissioner Dion Moore, Regional Comman…Guyana · Guyana Read Article

Suspect questioned, OPR wraps up probe into death at police station

Months after he died while in custody at the Parfaite Harmonie Police Station, Police have wrapped up their investigation into the death of block maker, Delon Lawrence, who is accused of stabbing a female security guard while in a minibus. Police Headquarters, in a statement, said one suspect was arrested and questioned in relation to Lawrence’s death. According to the Police, the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has wrapped up its pr…Guyana · Guyana Read Article

2025 Regional and General Elections: GECOM approves modified nomination form to curb misuse, ensure accuracy

In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and preventing electoral fraud, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has approved a modified version of the Nomination Form that political parties must submit with their Lists of Candidates for the 2025 General and Regional Elections. A release from GECOM stated that the revised form, proposed by Chief Elections Officer (CEO) Vishnu Persaud, is designed to ensure accuracy and safeguard against misuse,…Georgetown, Guyana · Georgetown Read Article

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