Fmr City Constable to face High Court trial for killing mentally-ill man
A former Lance Corporal in the Georgetown City Constabulary, Gregory Bascom was on Monday committed to stand trial at the High Court in Demerara...
64-Y-O man faces trial for murdering brother-in-law during argument
The trial of Les Charles Critchlow, who is accused of the May 12, 2016 murder of his brother-in-law, Terrence Adams, commenced on Monday before...
Stay out of trouble – Judge tells man released on time served for murder
Devon Chacon, who had been on remand since 2016 for the October 20, 2016 murder of Abdool Ameer Subrati, was on Tuesday released on...
Baramita woman charged with attempted murder of drinking buddy
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Shalimar Ali-Hack on Monday advised the police to charge Otina Scott for the attempted murder committed on 35-year-old Joanna...
14 virtual ‘container courts’ launched at Lusignan Prison
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Judiciary of Guyana in collaboration with the Executive launched 14 virtual courtrooms at the Lusignan Prison...
Conviction in 2012 D’Urban St murder overturned, retrial ordered
The Appeal Court has overturned the conviction in the 2012 murder of Glen Xavier and has ordered a retrial.
In making this decision, the Appeal...
Wife, hitman jailed for Herstelling block maker’s murder
Some five years after Nathan Persaud, a blocks maker of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara (EBD) was murdered, his wife Beverly Persaud, 52, and 27-year-old...
PI into father, daughter murder down to final 2 witnesses
The Prosecution is expected to close its case this Friday in the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the murders of Better Hope, East Coast Demerara...
21 years jail for taxi driver who raped schoolgirl
A taxi driver was today sentenced to 21 years imprisonment after he was earlier this month found guilty by a 12-member jury of raping...
Businessman charged for assaulting cop
Terrence Lynch, a 32-year-old businessman, was on Monday charged for assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest when he made his appearance before Chief...
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...