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Friday, April 26, 2024

Juvenile uncle charged for murder of 12-Y-O niece

More than two weeks after the body of 12-year-old Amanda Smith of Aishalton village in South Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) was found...

Man, who instructed child to steal, charged

Dwayne Barker of Laing Avenue, Georgetown, a 24-year-old carpenter who allegedly instructed a child to steal a cellphone, was on Wednesday charged with larceny...

Berbice logger arrested with ganja slapped with murder charge

A man, who was initially arrested and charged with possession of narcotics was also arraigned for murder on Tuesday before Magistrate Rentia Singh at...

Corentyne man gets 20 years for killing wife

By Andrew Carmichael A Corentyne man was on Monday jailed for 20 years for killing his wife in 2016. Ravindra Bandoo, a 31-year-old carpenter of Princetown,...

Dismissed election petition: Jagdeo, Nandlall seek leave to challenge ruling at CCJ

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, in his capacity as General Secretary of the PPP, and Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC are seeking special leave from...

2 arrested over some 1000 grams of ganja

Two persons have been arrested in connection with the discovery of over 1000 grams of suspected cannabis. Police ranks in Regional Police Division-4 B( Eccles-Moblissa),...

Campbellville man facing gun possession charge granted bail

Laurence Ellis, a resident of the Campbellville Hosing Scheme was on Friday released on bail by Magistrate Leron Daly after he reappeared in the...

BREAKING: Former cop freed of Ruby Back Dam murder charge

Former policeman Ruel Brandon who was charged with the murder of an East Bank Essequibo (EBE) seaman nearly two years ago, was set free...

High drama in Court as 7 freed of 2013 murder of young businessman

By Shemuel Fanfair The seven persons who were accused of killing 20-year-old Zulfikar Namdar received a unanimous acquittal by a 12-member jury at the High...

Ex-cop among five remanded

gang was nabbed with unlicensed gun, wig, crowbar A group of five alleged bandits, one of whom is an ex-police officer, were on Monday...

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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...

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...