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Mahdia woman remanded for cannabis trafficking

Shaffen Donette was remanded to prison when she appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts charged with the possession of narcotics for the purpose of...

Assistant Superintendent committed to stand trial for rape of girl, 13

Assistant Superintendent of Police Seecharran Singh, who was charged for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a 13-year child was Monday afternoon committed to...

Youth jailed 25 years for killing man with a cricket bat

Approximately three weeks after a 12-member high court jury found him guilty of manslaughter, 22-year-old Jonathan Budhan of Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara (WCD) was...

Man charged for stabbing stepdaughter’s friend

A 48-year-old man was granted $150,000 bail on Monday when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts for a malicious wounding charge. Hillary George, a...

Man recently released from prison remanded for armed robberies

A 27-year-old man who was recently released from prison has found himself before the court again on armed robbery charges. Omalo Williams, a father of...

Young mother charged for burning daughter

Senior Magistrate Leron Daly on Friday remanded 21-year-old Okele Chester of Lot 56 James Street, Albouystown Georgetown, who appeared before her at the Georgetown...

Man to spend 8 years behind bars for killing cousin

High Court Judge Navindra Singh last Tuesday deferred the commencement of the trial of Simeon Pompey to Thursday, as the young man pleaded not...

Teen accused of stealing motorbike walks free

A teenager who was months ago accused of stealing a woman’s motorcycle walked out of court a free man after he appeared at the...

Rasville teen accused of stealing motorcycle walks free

A teenager, who was months ago accused of stealing a woman's motorcycle, got the matter against him dismissed on Wednesday at the Georgetown Magistrates'...

Woman accused of stealing wigs freed after victim declines to give evidence

A 28-year-old boutique owner who was charged for allegedly stealing more than $300,000 worth of wigs in April, walked free after she appeared at...

Recent Articles

Deaths of Berbice siblings may not be dengue-related, samples sent to lab for diagnosis...

As investigations continue into the deaths of the Berbice siblings who died a day apart from each other, health officials have sent samples to...

Stabroek Market Wharf cleanup is 85% complete

Efforts to clear the rubble and debris from the collapsed Stabroek Market Wharf are swiftly underway, with approximately 85 per cent of the clearing...

Govt to appeal ruling on teachers’ strike – AG

The government will be moving to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the ruling handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Supreme...

Jurassic-themed promenade, boating activity, golf course, shops, boardwalk among plans for National Park

The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has revealed a new zone plan for the enhancement of the National Park, which will see the introduction of...

Saharan Dust plume projected to pass over Guyana from Friday-Sunday – EPA

See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency: The Environmental Protection Agency hereby issues an advisory on a forecasted Saharan Dust plume projected to be...

2 mining operations in Puruni flagged for unsafe conditions

Two operations in Puruni Mining District in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) were flagged by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Ministry of Labour...

Berbice siblings died from dengue complications – Dr Anthony

The Berbice brother and sister who died a day apart had complications associated with dengue fever, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has revealed. Speaking to...

Vreed-en-Hoop to G/town water taxi operation back to normal

See full statement from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD): Waters taxis have received the green light to resume use of the Stabroek stelling for the...

President Ali receives UWI American Foundation Legacy Award

  President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, championing a robust Caribbean identity, has urged the region to actively embrace and value its unique culture and abundance...

Govt/contractor dispute on GtE will not affect US EXIM Bank loan – Jagdeo

The ongoing dispute between the Guyana Government and its contractor for the model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, Lindsayca CH4 Guyana Inc. (LNDCH4), will not affect...