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Essequibo man walks free, acquitted of friend’s murder

Ewath Cobis, who had been on trial for the murder of his friend Ronaldo Joseph, called “Long Hair”, on December 18, 2012 over a...

Man to serve 35 years in jail for horrific murder of 68-year-old grandmother

Two years after a West Demerara grandmother had been horrifically killed in a sexual assault, her attacker -- Stanley Barrow, called ‘Cuffy’ -- was...

President to unilaterally appoint Basil Williams’ advisor as new GECOM Chair

-Opposition Leader says Party will challenge 'undemocratic' decision in court Outside of the three lists and 18 nominees provided by the Opposition Leader, the President...

Eyewitnesses testify in accidental death of city businessman

Two eyewitnesses took to the stand to provide sworn testimonies before the court of Magistrate Leron Daly on Thursday, as the preliminary Inquiry (PI)...

“Smallie”, Nero appear in High Court for businessman’s murder charge

Less than two weeks after being apprehended by Police in Berbice, Mark Royden Williams, called “Smallie”, along with another accused, Sherwin Nero, also known...

Suspect in murder of city businessman remanded

A 26-year-old man was on Tuesday remanded to prison when he appeared before Chief Magistrate  Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court to answer...

Jury empanelled for 2013 Port Kaituma murder trial

  A 12-member jury was empanelled before Justice James Bovell-Drakes at the High Court in Georgetown on Monday to hear the trial of Vigilance, East...

Man remanded for ganja trafficking

A pleading father of one was remanded to prison for allegedly trafficking narcotics after Magistrate Leron Daly refused him bail. Delon Andrews was cut short...

Prison Officer remanded for alleged assault of Cop

A 40-year-old officer attached to the Guyana Prison Service was earlier today (Monday) remanded to prison when he appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly at...

Former DSG to challenge dismissal in court

...says all her cases had to go through AG Former Deputy Solicitor (DSG) General Prithima Kissoon has hit back at Attorney General (AG) Basil Williams,...

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Guyana to host regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July

See below for a statement on Guyana hosting the regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July: The Government of Guyana, through the Attorney General’s...

Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo 2025 set for February 18-21

See below for a statement on the 2025 hosting of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo: The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain...

Porter falls to death from Norton Street building after receiving electric shocks

A porter died on Friday morning after being electrocuted and falling from a three-story building on Norton Street in Georgetown. Dead is Bryan Hardilall of...

Teen dies after being stabbed at Belle West

A 19-year-old male died in the hospital on Friday - one day after he was stabbed multiple times by a man with whom he...

Duo charged for murder of security guard

Two men were charged and placed before the court for the murder of security guard, Paul Waterman, who was killed during a robbery back...

NRSC wants stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders

Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued violation of traffic...

“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production

Issues of low cane production, proper compensation, and poor quality of cane were discussed with the Head of State, President Dr Irfaan Ali, recently...

Teens charged with murder of excavator operator

Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...

Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise  

A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...

Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine

The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...