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“There is no excuse for the behaviour”

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GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Aug 29, CMC – The  Guyana government Tuesday announced a four and a half hour curfew hinting at the possibility that it may be increased as efforts continue to deal with unlawful behaviour here.

Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn, said that the national curfew from 12:30 am to 5:00 am (local time) could be extended as a review is taking place that could result in the curfew starting at 10.00 pm.

“The curfew, it might start earlier tonight, and we will review how late or early in the morning it will go to. It can start as early as 10, we are reviewing the matter at the moment,” Benn said as he toured  several areas in the capital in the company of members of  the joint security services.

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