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Saturday, April 27, 2024

Religious leader found guilty of raping 9-year-old appeals ruling

Thirty-three-year-old Nezaam Ali of Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, who was sentenced to 45 years’ imprisonment by Justice Navindra Singh for raping a 9-year-old boy in...

1 of 3 accused of trafficking cocaine pleads guilty, gets 4 years, fined $6M

Three men who were allegedly caught with cocaine hidden in a gas cylinder on March 29, 2018 on Tuesday appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates'...

Two Laing Avenue residents appear in Court over theft of car engine, other items

Two Laing Avenue, Georgetown residents earlier today (Friday), appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts charged for stealing a car engine...

“Smallie” acquitted of 2007 double murder

Death row inmate Mark Royden Williams, aka ‘Smallie’, has been found not guilty by a jury of the December 16, 2007 murders of 35-year-old...

Taxi driver who drove getaway car in teen’s killing gets 5 years

Melroy Doris, who confessed that he was the driver of the getaway car in the killing of Lusignan, East Coast Demerara (ECD) cosmetologist Ashmini...

AG Basil Williams issues alleged threat to Magistrate

- reportedly says "the last Magistrate who did this to me was found dead” Attorney General, Basil Williams, SC, has reportedly issued an indirect threat...

High drama outside Court as 15-year-old girl charged with murder

High drama unfolded at the Wales Magistrate’s Court yesterday when a 15-year-old girl was arraigned for the Phagwah Day murder of 25-year-old Dellon “Chicken”...

Clothes vendor remanded on cannabis possession charge

A thirty six-year-old clothes vendor was on Tuesday hauled before Principle Magistrate Judy Latchman after he was charged for having in his possession a...

Man charged for assaulting ex-lover

Twenty-eight-year old Andrew Cumberbatch was on Monday arraigned for assaulting his ex-lover when he appeared at the Providence Magistrates’ Courts. Cumberbatch appeared before Principal Magistrate...

DPP discontinues murder charge against Frm. Best Cop

Former Best Cop Derwin Eastman was on Monday released from prison, almost three years after he was committed to stand trial at the Demerara...

Recent Articles

Gas-to-Energy Project a “win-win” for Exxon, Guyana – Darren Woods

United States oil major ExxonMobil has said it is on track to deliver natural gas from its operations offshore Guyana to land by year-end. This...

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...