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Missing Persons

Fire Service recruits targeted for training on identifying human trafficking

Thirty Guyana Fire Service recruits have been identified as the first batch to receive training aimed at helping firefighters recognise suspected human…

4 minutes ago · Staff Reporter

BUSINESS

‘Don’t shortchange yourself’: Reid urges local firms to demand meaningful partnerships

Local businesses should seek a meaningful role in partnerships with international companies, including a voice in decision-making and opportunities to gain skills…

1 hour ago · Staff Reporter

AUTOMOTIVE

Unpaid traffic tickets could block licence renewals — AG

Motorists with outstanding traffic tickets could face restrictions on renewing their driving and vehicle licences under measures outlined by Attorney General and…

1 hour ago · Staff Reporter

CRIME

Court clerk on $500,000 bail over alleged $17M cheque forgery

A legal clerk attached to the Diamond/Golden Grove Magistrates’ Court was on Tuesday placed on $500,000 bail after pleading not guilty to…

14 hours ago · Staff Reporter

CRIME

Former cop on $400,000 bail over alleged $17M cheque fraud

A former member of the Guyana Police Force was on Monday granted $400,000 bail after appearing in court on charges of money…

14 hours ago · Staff Reporter

Regional News

Guyana calls for regional action against ships using fraudulent flags

Guyana is urging Caribbean countries to jointly tackle fraudulent ship registrations, warning that vessels falsely flying national flags are being used to…

18 hours ago · Staff Reporter

HEALTH

New breast cancer plan targets delays in diagnosis and treatment

Women seeking breast cancer care in Guyana are expected to benefit from better coordination between screening, diagnosis and treatment services under a…

18 hours ago · Staff Reporter

INFRASTRUCTURE

Cummings Lodge road works 75% complete, to open access to Aubrey Barker Highway

Construction of 1,800 metres of reinforced concrete roads in the Cummings Lodge Housing Scheme is 75 per cent complete, with the works…

22 hours ago · Staff Reporter

Regional News

MINIBUS DRIVER CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF OBTAINING MONEY BY FALSE PRETENCE IN HOUSING SCAM

A 25-year-old minibus driver has been charged with two counts of obtaining by false pretence following allegations that he collected money from…

22 hours ago · Staff Reporter

INFRASTRUCTURE

Ali calls for regional financing plan to modernise Caribbean ports

President Dr Irfaan Ali has urged Caribbean shipping stakeholders to work with development lenders on a regional plan to attract private investment…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter