Risha Persaud

“ VENDORS SHOULD NOT BE MOVED” The Ministry of Public works made a press release today, 16th October 2020, whereby Minister Benn and Minister Edghill plans to remove Vendors from various areas in Stabroek Market. While we do understand the need to decongest the Stabroek area and many other areas, …

President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan Ali, delivered a feature address at a location that turned into a super spreader COVID-19 event under the theme “Dream Realized Housing Driving 2020” on October 16, 2020, at the Providence National Stadium. Photos from the occasion spread quickly on social media and became a …

The Mayor of Georgetown City Council, His Worship Ubraj Narine, called on the President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan Ali, to end the illegal and bogus arrests against Afro-Guyanese citizens.  “The unlawful arrest of Afro Guyanese in Guyana is becoming more prevalent since the new Government has taken office. Former Minister …

The Director of Communication and Consumer Affairs Commission, Dawn Holder-Cush, and former the Magistrate’s contract was terminated today on October 14, 2020, by the new Board. The reasoning given by the Board stemmed from the instruction of the current administration.  The Chairperson of the Commission, Dhanwanti Sukhdeo, served Ms. Cush …

After weeks of being on lockdown due to COVID-19, the queen exhibited her first instance of public engagement outside a royal residence on Thursday, October 15, 2020.  Her Majesty, 94, and Prince William, 38, visited the top-secret Defence Science and Technology Laboratory at Porton, Wilshire U.K.  The Queen and Prince …

According to a press release from the Department of Public Information (DPI), a new lock-up was built to hold 52 prisoners at the Guyana Police Force (GPF) ‘A’ Division headquarters, Brickdam, on October 14, 2020.  The Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn, justified the development of this new facility as …

The Commissioner of Police, Nigel Hoppie, told reporters from Kaieteur News that the investigation into the murder of three teenage boys, Isaiah, Joel Henry, and Haresh Singh has been concluded, and now awaits an official report.  The five-member team from the Regional Security System (RSS) were formally invited by the …

Suriname’s delegation from the Guyanese neighborhood country arrived on October 14, 2020, in Guyana to solidify the two-country partnership agreement.   The delegation arriving through the Eugene F. Correia International Airport for a three-day visit includes Suriname Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Albert Ramdin, Minister of Public Works, Dr. Riad Nurmohamed, …

Yesterday the Canadian High Commissioner, Lillian Chatterjee visited the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall amidst the rise of the Coronavirus in Guyana.  Lillian Chatterjee can be seen standing particularly close to the Minister for a photo op moment at the Attorney’s office. The High Commissioner discussed …

The Chair of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) has been arrested today, October 13, 2020, at the CID Headquarters, Eve Leary. According to Attorney At Law Nigel Hughes, Lawrence was asked to hand over her personal belongings and then was taken for questioning. Volda Lawrence is a former Minister …