…urges swift adoption of recommendation of Disciplined Forces reportThe Peoples National Congress Reform on Friday last used the opportunity of their weekly press briefing to salute the Guyana Police Force (GPF), “particularly those dedicated and hardworking members”,
Cheap Jerseys USA, on its 171st Anniversary.PNCR Member of Parliament,
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