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SOCU charges ‘Romance Scheme’ conspirator

A 25-year-old woman of Georgetown was today charged by the Special Organised crime Unit (SOCU) with Conspiracy to Defraud. Susan Richards of Go-Slow Avenue, North...

Businessman remanded for murder of reputed wife

Businessman Quincy Roache was this morning remanded to prison after he was charged with the brutal murder of his reputed wife, 28-year-old Tacina Dazzel,...

We intend to make Guyana an arbitration capital – AG

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, said the government will continue to pursue a transformative legislative agenda designed to...

Aspiring pilot jailed for 11 years for rape of girl

A 21-year-old man who told the court that he is aspiring to become a pilot was on Wednesday jailed for 11 years for raping...

Georgetown Mayor, Opposition MP charged over racist remarks

Georgetown City Mayor Ubraj Narine and Opposition Parliamentarian Sherod Duncan were today arrested and taken to the Brickdam Police Station for questioning in relation...

Cops, mason remanded on narcotics, ammo possession

  Nabbed at a roadblock on Monday, January 16, 2023 with a large quantity of narcotics and illegal ammunition, Constable Albert Beresford, 29, of Clonbrook...

Taxi driver accused of raping child gets bail

A taxi driver of Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) has been charged with the offence of rape of a child under the age...

Alleged drug trafficker refused bail by Judge

An application filed on behalf of alleged drug trafficker Royston Peniston for him to be released on bail pending his trial was refused by...

ExxonMobil must provide unlimited insurance for Stabroek Block operations—High Court rules

Demerara High Court Judge Sandil Kissoon has ruled in favour of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforcing the liability clause in the Environmental Permit...

Pilot slapped with 16 counts of TIP charges

Police have instituted 16 Trafficking in Person (TIP) charges against 45-year-old Pilot and Businessman, Orlando Charles of Middle Street, Georgetown. Police stated that between November...

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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...

CH&PA remains committed to providing affordable housing to citizens but reiterates squatting is illegal...

The Housing and Water Ministry, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Friday stated that it remains committed to peaceful resolution as...

Onverwagt prawns project to yield an estimated $48M per crop

The prawns project being developed at Onverwagt, Region Five is poised to produce 12 tonnes of Vannamei prawns per crop, with each tonne expected...

AFC to hold 8th biannual conference on June 29

FULL STATEMENT: The Alliance For Change (AFC) is pleased to announce its 8th Biannual Conference, which will be held on June 29, 2024, in Georgetown....

GTU not serious about conciliation following series of demands – AG

…says Union using teachers to push other agenda In light of the recent ultimatum issued by the Guyana Teachers’ Union concerning the 20 per cent...

$117M owed in traffic tickets’ payments

…237 drivers fined $18M for drunk driving Drivers in Guyana face a staggering bill of $117 million owed to the Guyana Police Force following a...

“There will be reciprocity” – VP warns countries restricting Guyana’s commodities

Imports from any country that prevents Guyana’s commodities from entering its market will face similar restrictions when its exports are entering Guyana. This is according...

Venezuela Border Controversy: Guyana notifies allies of Venezuela’s threatening posture at border

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo informed media practitioners on Thursday afternoon that the Government of Guyana has informed all relevant international bodies, allies, and other...