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Thursday, April 25, 2024

“Fish Teeth” charged for killing Lusignan Prisoner

Devindra Persaud, called "Fish Teeth", was Wednesday remanded to prison for the murder of Samuel Lyttle, an inmate of the Lusignan Prison. Lyttle, who was...

Jury finds man guilty of rape

Another convicted rapist will be sentenced on August 26, 2019 after he was found guilty on a 2017 rape charge by a jury at...

14-year-old arraigned for friend’s murder

The 14-year-old who murdered his friend in Matthews Ridge, North West District Region 1 (Barima-Waini) last week was arraigned for heinous crime when he...

Custodial sentences for 30 grams or less of marijuana removed

After extensive discussions and reviews, Cabinet has approved a proposal to remove custodial sentences for persons found to be in possession of 30 grams...

Construction worker remanded for ganja trafficking

A construction worker, who was allegedly caught with 35 grams of marijuana was charged and remanded to prison on Friday. Thirty-eight-year-old Keith Abel of Eccles,...

Judiciary condemns AFC’s use of judges’ photos for political ad

The Supreme Court of Judicature has strongly condemn the use of photographs of two Puisne Judges by the Alliance For Change (AFC) in a...

Ranger found with cocaine granted bail

Thirty-two-year-old Shiva Balroop who was earlier in the week found with 22 grams of cocaine in his possession was granted bail by Magistrate Esther...

Labourer jailed for stealing from vendor

A labourer was Friday sentenced to one year in jail for stealing from a vendor on June 17, 2019. Devon Williams of Industry, East Coast...

Construction worker accused of embezzling $2M

A construction worker, who told the Court that the $2M which he was accused of stealing from his boss was in fact repayment for...

Serial rapist to spend 62 years behind bars

Justice was served to three victims on Wednesday morning, after their attacker, who made them subjects to sexual assault, was sentenced to 62 years...

Recent Articles

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...