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Trini jailed for faking kidnapping files appeal

A Trinidadian man, who was found guilty and jailed by Magistrate Fabayo Azore in October for faking his own kidnapping in Guyana, has filed...

Detective charged for beating man at Le Repentir Cemetery

A 32-year-old detective attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) was Wednesday charged for inflicting grievous bodily harm on man, Warren Duke. Lance Corporal Colwin...

Berbice couple charged for possession of narcotics

A man and his wife of Auchlyne Village, Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), were on Monday arraigned for the possession of narcotics for...

Venezuelan accused of stealing boat, engine at Moruca remanded

A Venezuelan was on Monday remanded to prison by Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus after he allegedly stole a boat and an engine belonging to separate...

Ex-soldier on trial for killing friend found guilty

Found guilty: Alistair Woolford The former Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Officer, Alistair Woolford who is accused of discharging a loaded firearm at his friend, Devon...

Man gets six months jail for simple larceny

A self-employed man who resides in Leopold Street in Georgetown was hauled before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts  after he allegedly stole a quantity of...

Police recruit fined for stealing cellphone

A young Police recruit was on Thursday fined $50,000 by City Magistrate Fabayo Azore for theft of a cellular phone. Nicholas Harvey, 21, of 3072...

Ruimveldt man slapped with multiple armed robbery charges

Twenty-six-year-old Travis Payne of West Ruimveldt, Georgetown was remanded to prison by Principal Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus on eight counts of robbery when he appeared...

Trio slapped with 268 counts of Money Laundering charges amounting to over $ 4.1B

The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) earlier today instituted 268 counts of Money Laundering and conspiracy to launder charges against three members of a...

Double-murder convict gets 18 years for malicious wounding of duo

49-year-old William Light who is already spending 47 years behind bars for murdering two persons during a rampage at Charlestown, was handed another 18...

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Colours of India store on fire

Colours of India, a popular Indian clothing store located at Bath Settlement, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) is on fire. Firefighters are currently battling the blaze. INews will...

DEMTOCO announces after-tax-profit of $2.27B amid rise in cigarette smuggling

At the 90th Annual General Meeting held today at the Marriott Hotel, Demerara Tobacco Company Limited (DEMTOCO), a leader in the tobacco industry, shared...

CARICOM should explore joint legislation to improve cricket governance – Pres. Ali

Chairman of CARICOM and President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has signalled a call for common legislation in the region to streamline and strengthen the...

Guyana partners with World Bank to modernise TVET sector

The Ministry of Education has embarked on aligning TVET with current and future labor market demands at both secondary and post-secondary education levels. A critical...

Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting wildfires

In light of the recent wildfires which have devastated several areas across the country, the Guyana Government has solicited assistance from Brazil for training...

Essequibo resident, Vera Florence, celebrates 100th birthday

Nestled in the heart of Queenstown, a remarkable soul celebrates 100 years on earth. Vera Florence Venture, a name synonymous with resilience and community...

Over 3,000 persons already registered for PPP/C Congress – GS Jagdeo

The 32nd Congress of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is set for May 3-5, 2024 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The Congress is the...

Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal

The government has relocated over 190 families who were squatting in the Success Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, and the riverbank along the East...

Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...

T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally

A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors. The 19-member...