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Friday, April 26, 2024

Changes to LAAs: High Court has jurisdiction to hear case, dismisses AG’s challenge

Ahead of the substantive case regarding Bibi Shaddick's challenge to Communities Minister Ronald Bulkan's changes to several local authority areas (LAAs), High Court Judge...

Teen facing breaking and entering charges gets bail

Eighteen-year-old Fiaze Mohammed found himself before Principle Magistrate Judy Latchman on Monday when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts slapped with two breaking...

Rural Constable charged with teen’s murder remanded

A Rural Constable (RC) attached to the Soesdyke Community Policing Group (CPG) on Monday found himself before the court of law, facing a charge...

Man who was sentenced to death in 2013 but given retrial to know fate...

Two months after the Appeal Court ordered a fresh trial for murder accused Terry Kissoon, State Prosecutors Lisa Cave and Orinthia Schmidt closed their...

Threatening language lands Gafoors employee before court

A 22-year-old employee of Gafoors Industries, who reportedly threatened one of his colleagues was last week taken before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the...

Magistrate warns Ukrainians to desist from contacting her relatives

Bartica Magistrate, Crystel Lambert on Friday issued a warning against the two Ukrainian security guards, Vitaly Paraschuck and Maksym Furtak who were slapped with...

Bebrice teen remanded over murder of colleague

A teenager was on Friday arraigned with the murder of his friend when he appeared at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court. Nineteen-year-old Sasenarine Somai, also called...

Water pump thief jailed

A man who stole a water pump among other items was, earlier today (Friday) sentenced to eight weeks imprisonment by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan...

Carpenter who “found gun while digging yard”, remanded

Thirty-two-year old Paul Bishop was today (Friday) hauled before the Chief Magistrate at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts after he was slapped with a gun...

3 teenage boys to face High Court trial over alleged rape of 11-yr-old girl

Three teenage boys who were arraigned for the rape of an 11-year-old girl were committed to stand trial in the High Court. The order was...

Recent Articles

Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...

T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally

A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors. The 19-member...

GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers

  See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI): Consternation at the inadequate management of the road usage by heavy duty trucks The...

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...