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Linden man charged for threatening to kill GECOM Chair

Ryan Williams, 27, of Silvercity, Wismar, Linden in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice) was today charged for threatening to kill the Chair of the Guyana...

Questions raised over how Jones’ ‘barbershop’ qualified for SLED grant

Former Director of Sports under the APNU/AFC Coalition Government, Christopher Jones, was released on 100,000 bail. He was arrested at his home where law...

Jealous ex-lover charged for killing young mother

A 42-year-old man was this morning charged with the murder of 24-year-old Lunisa Peters who was brutally stabbed to death at her home at...

Gary Best goes on trial for causing death of national cyclist; 3 testify

Three witnesses were on Tuesday called to testify at the trial of former Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Gary Best, who is accused...

Man pleads guilty to killing brother-in-law in 2016

The trial of a man accused of killing his brother-in-law back in 2016 has been aborted, after he switched his plea to guilty nearly...

Teen acquitted of Mahaicony businesswoman’s murder

Following deliberations on Friday, a jury acquitted a 19-year-old man of the October 2016 murder of Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara businesswoman, Bibi Ali, whose...

Initiative launched to build public trust & confidence in local judicial system

The Judiciary of Guyana on Wednesday launched a public education and engagement programme aimed at building trust and confidence in the local judicial system. Another...

Parika fuel dealer murder: “Yankee” appeals 70-year sentence

A mere five days after he was sentenced to 70 years in prison for the April 2016 murder of Parika, East Bank Essequibo (EBE)...

PI into murder of Better Hope moneychanger, daughter continues tomorrow

Following directives from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Magistrate Alisha George presiding at the Sparendaam Magistrates’ Courts will on Wednesday...

Rose Hall Town youth gets 13 years for killing security guard during robbery

A Corentyne youth was this morning jailed for thirteen years and two months for killing a security guard during the commissioning of a robbery...

Recent Articles

Duo refused bail for ammo possesion

Following the discovery of eight 9mm ammunition on Wednesday, two young men were charged and remanded to prison on Friday. Ricardo Marshall, a 23-year-old construction...

Two on remanded for WCB burglary

Two young men were on Friday remanded to prison after being charged with Burglary that took place at a residence located at Lot 20 Eldorado...

Weapons, ganja found during eradication exercise

A drug eradication exercise at the Upper Berbice River in Region 10 on Friday resulted in the discovery of a massive amount of marijuana...

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...