CARICOM says drug fight must be in conformity with international law, Trinidad reserves position In the backdrop of the US military buildup in the Southern Caribbean and its blowing up of suspected narco boats, CARICOM today said that the fight against drug trafficking must be within international law, a stance that Trinidad and Tobago reserved its position on. The article CARICOM says drug fight must be in conformity with international law, Trinidad reserves position appeared first on Stabroek News.
Police hold security meeting in Central Rupununi On Thursday October 16, 2025, Commander Regional Police Division #9, Superintendent Mohamed Ally convened a stakeholders meeting, at the Tabatinga Complex, Central Rupununi, to assess and strengthen the current security posture along the border. The article Police hold security meeting in Central Rupununi appeared first on Stabroek News.
Leonora Market vendor arrested over fireworks Yesterday, Sergeant Cameron and other ranks from the Leonora Police Station, conducted searches for fireworks at the Leonora Market and on the stall of Fizul Sanichar male Guyanese of Indian descent age 45 years a vendor of lot 1040 Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo, and the following explosives were found: 188 packs of five shot Pegasus fireworks 600 packs of magic shots 30 each 182 packs of magic shots 20 each 25 packs of crackling waves 3 packs of dream team fireworks 36 8 ball Roman candle 10 pack small Roman candle He was told of the offence committed, arrested and escorted to the Leonora Police Station with the fireworks. The article Leonora Market vendor arrested over fireworks appeared first on Stabroek News.
ANSA McAL agrees to sell Guyanese products in all its supermarkets – as sod turned for new US$50 M mall at Chateau Margot Regional conglomerate ANSA McAL yesterday agreed to a proposition from President Irfaan Ali to immediately begin distribution of local products at its supermarkets in the region and said it will also ensure that locals have meaningful retail and cultural presence at the planned over US$50 million mall at Chateau Margot, East Coast Demerara. The article ANSA McAL agrees to sell Guyanese products in all its supermarkets appeared first on Stabroek News.
Jagdeo says govt will soon slash newspaper advertisements – even as it owes Stabroek News over $80M The government has signalled that it will significantly cut newspaper advertisements as it begins to use its online procurement portal and scale-up online ads, which it believes is the most far-reaching and transparent spending of revenues for this purpose. The article Jagdeo says govt will soon slash newspaper advertisements appeared first on Stabroek News.
Teacher severely injured in Moruca River mishap -village council blames speeding Following an accident in which a young teacher was severely injured, the Assakata Village Council and its residents in Moruca River, Region One, say they are deeply concerned about the incidence of speeding on the Moruca River and subsequent accidents caused resulting in loss of life and limb, and are calling on the authorities to intervene to ensure the safety of riverain travellers. The article Teacher severely injured in Moruca River mishap appeared first on Stabroek News.
Berbice River man remanded to prison over murder of great uncle Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Albion Magistrate’s Court yesterday remanded a 48-year-old man to prison over the murder of 68-year-old De Veldt, Berbice River resident Cledwin Gordon Lepps called ‘Smokey’. The article Berbice River man remanded to prison over murder of great uncle appeared first on Stabroek News.
Carter Center urges parties to submit campaign spending reports to Gecom International pressure on Guyana’s political parties to disclose their election spending went up a notch yesterday with the Carter Center issuing a public statement urging immediate compliance with the country’s campaign finance laws. The article Carter Center urges parties to submit campaign spending reports to Gecom appeared first on Stabroek News.
Hadfield St businesswoman granted bail on ganja charge A 35-year-old Hadfield Street businesswoman was granted bail yesterday when she appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. The article Hadfield St businesswoman granted bail on ganja charge appeared first on Stabroek News.
Routledge’s black hole of mysterious tax certificates (part 1) Every Man, Woman and Child in Guyana Must Become Oil-Minded (Column 171) Introduction Readers will recall Column # 170 dealing with the request by three U.S. The article Routledge’s black hole of mysterious tax certificates (part 1) appeared first on Stabroek News.