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Mother of siblings saved in fire charged with neglect, granted $500,000 bail

The woman who was turned over to police days after allegedly abandoning her children in their Glasgow Housing Scheme, East Bank Berbice home hours...

Miner remanded on reinstated murder charge

A miner, Micheal Melville, 31, was on Thursday remanded to prison after he appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court...

Ex-cop charged with rape of 3-year-old girl

An ex-cop was on Thursday morning charged with rape when he appeared before Chief Magistrate, Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court. The accused, 57-year-old...

Man who raped woman in her home at knifepoint gets 40 years jail

Julius Branker, 41, was on Wednesday sentenced to 40 years imprisonment by Sexual Offences Court Judge Simone Morris-Ramall after a panel of 12 jurists...

Spurned Constable found guilty of assaulting woman

Police constable Robert Hendricks on Wednesday appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates' Courts where he was charged and found guilty...

4 Venezuelans who entered Guyana illegally ordered deported

Four Venezuelans were on Wednesday deported when they appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates' Courts. Maria Tores, Edis Herrera, Sihai Herrera and Yisneidi Sidram all pleaded...

Suspected teen bandit shot by businessman, accomplice in custody

A 17-year-old labourer of Coldingen, East Coast Demerara (ECD), who was earlier today found on a private premise at Enterprise, ECD, was shot once...

$550M Cocaine bust: key witness says he aided Tazim Gafoor, ‘Rasta’ to pack the...

The testimony of the key witness in the May, 2017, $550M cocaine bust at Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo (EBE)  began before Magistrate Rochelle Liverpool...

Vendor accused of $500,000 theft remanded

A Stabroek Market vendor who allegedly snatched a man's haversack containing $500,000 was on Monday charged with the offence at the Georgetown Magistrates' Courts,...

Fish vendor remanded for cannabis possession

A fish vendor who was found with a small quantity of cannabis at the Stabroek Market square was today (Monday) remanded to prison for...

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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...

Over 3,000 persons already registered for PPP/C Congress – GS Jagdeo

The 32nd Congress of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is set for May 3-5, 2024 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The Congress is the...

Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal

The government has relocated over 190 families who were squatting in the Success Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, and the riverbank along the East...

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,...