Cop jailed 10 years for sexual activity with a child
Declaring that the prison sentence of 10 years prescribed in law for the offence of sexual activity with a child under 16 is “wholly...
Guyanese among sex offenders arrested during US operation
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has said on Wednesday that a Jamaican, two Haitians and a Guyanese are among 18...
Drunken driver fined for assaulting cop
A 28-year-old tailor of Lot 108 Best Road, West Bank Demerara, on Thursday, pleaded guilty to three charges stemming from his assault on a...
Sophia man absconds trial, found guilty of raping girl with disability
A 36-year-old man who absconded his trial several days before the jury was set to deliberate was on Tuesday found unanimously guilty of raping...
WBD man charged for murder of construction worker
A West Bank Demerara man was charged for the murder of Sherwayne Underwood, a 32-year-old construction worker of Parfaite Harmonie, WBD.
The accused, 29-year-old Jamaal...
Vigilance teen remanded on Robbery with Violence charge
Patrick Assanah, an 18-year-old Labourer of Lot 112 Brush Dam, Vigilance, East Coast Demerara has been remanded to prison on a robbery charge.
The teen...
Venezuelan national charged for murder of EBD miner
Carlos DaSilva called Carlos Rodrigues, a 27-year-old Venezuelan national and a miner who resides at Tuschen New Scheme, East Bank Essequibo, has been arrested...
Taxi driver acquitted of schoolteacher’s murder files $50.3M lawsuit for “wrongful detention”
Matthew Munroe, the taxi driver who was in May of this year acquitted of the 2017 murder of 22-year-old teacher Kescia Branche, after spending...
Driver arrested after teen seen hanging on to moving, overloaded minibus
A minibus driver was arrested and immediately charged after a teen in school uniform was seen clinging on to the back of his bus...
Remorseless child rapist jailed for 15 years
A remorseless child rapist has been jailed for 15 years and three months. Thirty-three-year-old Ray Williams, who groomed his 12-year-old victim, was sentenced on...
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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...
GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers
See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI):
Consternation at the inadequate management of the road usage by heavy duty trucks
The...