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Duo charged with gun, ammo possession remanded

Two men, a handyman and bartender, on Wednesday appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore to answer to charges of illegal gun and ammunition possession. Colwyn Wright...

Man gets $20,000 bail for damaging State vehicle

A man accused of damaging a vehicle belonging to the State was released on $20,000 bail after he made an appearance before Senior Magistrate...

Man remanded for marijuana possession

Dwayne McFarley, 21, of Camp Street, Georgetown was remanded to prison when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court earlier today for marijuana possession. He...

Taxi driver charged for marijuana trafficking 

A 40-year-old taxi driver/operator was on Friday arraigned on a Possession of Narcotics for the purpose of trafficking charge. Eon Weeks of Lot 1 Durban...

Driver in Craig accident that left wife, 3 family members dead gets $450,000 bail

The driver of the motor car involved in an accident that claimed the lives of four persons, including his wife, was granted bail in...

$177M modern Bartica Magistrate’s Court opens

General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC on today opened a $177 million Magistrate's Court, in Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). The modern...

Cops get tough against curfew violators; several others charged in Linden

Five other Lindeners were charged for violating the country-wide COVID-19 curfew in Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) as law enforcement officials in the mining...

Fishermen charged for murder of Zeelugt resident

Three men were yesterday slapped with the capital offence of murder over the death of 20-year-old Alvin, also called “Chuckoloo” of Zeelugt, East Bank...

28 years jail for man found guilty of raping 6-y-o

A 24-year-old man was on Tuesday found guilty by a 12-member jury on two counts of raping a six-year-old girl, whom he attempted to...

Diamond resident convicted of taxi driver’s murder

A jury on Monday found Diamond, East Bank Demerara resident Jermaine Jefford unanimously guilty of the August 1, 2016 murder of Orin David, the...

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Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo

The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...

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...