Tag: Regional News
Husband and wife jailed and fined a million dollars each for operating ponzi scheme
The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) says it has secured convictions against Cuban-born Yuri Garcia Dominguez and his Guyanese-born wife, Ateeka Ishmael, who were...
UK to increase aid capacity to Guyana
The Guyana government has welcomed the United Kingdom Export Finance’s (UKEF) decision to increase its financing capacity for Guyana from £2.1 billion to £3...
Employee charged for allegedly stealing millions from GECOM
A 30 year old assistant accountant with the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM, has been charged with stealing millions of dollars from the secretariat.
The...
Venezuela seeking support in light of US military presence in the region
Venezuela’s Foreign Affairs, Yvan Gil, has held talks with Prime Minister Gaston Browne, as Caracas seeks support from regional countries following the decision of...
US imposes sanctions on Guyanese nationals, including a senior police officer
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Guyanese government says it “will continue to work diligently” with the United States after the US Department of the Treasury’s...
No bail for businessman charged for alleged rage-fuelled assault of nurse
Jamaica - Businessman Robert Bell, who is charged for allegedly assaulting a nurse during what is believed to be a case of road rage,...