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‘I was young and lacked guidance’ – man who killed former Top Cop’s brother

A 20-year-old man who was charged for the 2017 murder of Hemant Persaud, brother of former Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud, now awaits sentencing, after...

2008 crime wave: ‘Smallie’ sentenced to death for “reprehensible” murder of soldier

By: Feona Morrison The use of capital punishment in Guyana is reserved for certain categories of murder, including the killing of members of the Disciplined...

Kitty woman gets bail for cyberbullying businessman

A 50-year-old cosmetologist allegedly involved in numerous acts of cyberbullying has been granted $150,000 bail following her appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Jennifer Williams...

Mohamed slaps Sergeant Dion Bascom with $200M lawsuit for defamation

Businessman Azruddin Mohamed has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Guyana Police Force (GPF) Sergeant Dion Bascom, for defaming him when he made allegations of...

Businessman remanded for murder of reputed wife

Businessman Quincy Roache was this morning remanded to prison after he was charged with the brutal murder of his reputed wife, 28-year-old Tacina Dazzel,...

Corentyne man found guilty of raping girl, 11

Corentyne farmer Chandralall Lakraj, 40, was on Monday found guilty on one count of rape and one count of engaging in sexual penetration of...

Inquest yet to begin over schoolgirl struck down and killed by cop

Two months after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) recommended that a coroner’s inquest be conducted to determine if anyone is...

Beautician publicly apologises to singer for defamation

A well-known beautician, who was charged earlier this year for posting derogatory remarks about a local singer, has issued a public apology to him,...

‘I do drugs to ease meh head’ – addict jailed for stealing rearview mirrors

  A 57-year-old drug addict has been jailed for four months for persistently stealing vehicle rearview mirrors, which he would then sell to buy drugs. Unrepresented...

CJ upholds appointments of Police Service, Integrity Commissions

Chief Justice (acting) Roxane George has ruled that President Dr Irfaan Ali’s appointment of the Integrity Commissions is lawful, while also applying the de...

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Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo

The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...

Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana

See full statement from Massy Motors:  Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...

Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica

Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.  Shawn Caesar,...

Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...

GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition

The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown. Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...

Fire destroys sections of Linden Market

A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls. The fire began at...

Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...

Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali

Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...

Rosehall Estate factory workers protest over nonpayment of end-of-crop bonus

Workers attached to GuySuCo’s Rosehall Estate this morning downed tools and took to the street in protest action over an apparent nonpayment of a...

Police Officers conclude training on critical thinking, ethical conduct & other areas

The Guyana Police Force concludes the first cohort of the Junior Officers' Course 1/2024 on Wednesday April 24, 2024. The closing ceremony was held at...