CoA upholds ruling that Maurice Arjoon was wrongfully sacked as NBS CEO
…but reduces his pension benefits from $59M to $18M
In a unanimous judgement, the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal filed by the New Building...
Sentencing deferred for man accused of hammering mother to death
The sentencing of a man, who was implicated in killing of his own mother seven years ago was deferred due the court requesting that...
Colwyn Harding, another remanded on robbery charge
Two men were earlier today charged with robbery when they appeared before Chief Magistrate, Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrate's Court.
Tyrone Escort, a 23-year-old...
Man accused of raping child found not guilty by jury
Bishnauth Mohamed walked out of the Sexual Offences Court a free man on Monday following a unanimous not guilty verdict to an indictment of...
“I was praying, then I hear lots of gunshots” – widow recounts husband’s death...
A widow testifying at the trial of two men accused of killing her husband during a robbery in 2017, recounted seeing her spouse lying...
Former Magistrates, businessmen, others charged for breaching Covid-19 restrictions
Two former magistrates, two businessmen, an attorney, and the Deputy Mayor of New Amsterdam were today charged for breaching Covid-19 restrictions.
Former Magistrate and Co-founder...
Chaos outside Court as 5 teens remanded for murder of Professor Mars
Amid chaos, the five teenagers implicated in the robbery/ murder of Guyana-born American University Professor, Perry Mars were charged for the brutal crime when...
Five expected to face Court soon over marijuana found in house at Versailles –...
The ex-wife of a self confessed drug dealer who is presently before the Courts on cocaine possession charges was last evening arrested along with...
Woman charged for alleged attempt to kill Cop further remanded
Twenty-five-year-old, Maryanne Daby of Lot 127 D’Aguiar Park, Houston, Greater Georgetown, who was slapped with an attempted murder charge after she allegedly pointed a gun...
Linden taxi driver remanded to prison for alleged rape of girl, 12
The suspect in the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl from Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) has been charged and remanded to prison.
Maurice Johnson,...
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Hinterland residents trained in foundational radio broadcasting, media communications
Several more residents of hinterland communities have benefited from foundational
radio broadcasting training as part of a national effort to bolster media and
communication in remote...
Teen dies in Berbice accident
A teenager is now dead after he was struck down from his electric bike by a motor car on the Tain public road in...
CJIA Commercial Centre 70% completed – Edghill
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), which has seen massive upgrades under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government, has a number of enhancement works...
New Forest village to light up with electricity for first time
The community of New Forest, East Canje, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) is expected to receive electricity for the first time before Christmas.
Senior Minister in...
Man busted with over one pound ganja at Eccles home
Daniel Brown, a 30-year-old labourer of 'BB' Eccles, East Bank Demerara, was arrested after police found over one pound of marijuana at his home.
The...
Truck driver arrested for damaging barrier on Diamond-Mocha bypass road
Police on the East Bank of Demerara have arrested a truck driver after his vehicle damaged a fixed steel barrier on the roadway that...
Raids at Lusignan Prison net cellphones, improvised weapons
Searches conducted over the past few weeks at the Lusignan Prison on the East Coast of Demerara have netted a number of contraband items.
The...
Man dies after mining pit collapses at Aramu Backdam, Reg. 7
A miner was killed this morning after the mining pit in which he was working, collapsed and buried him at Aramu Backdam, Cuyuni River...
8-hour power outage for sections of Greater G/Town on Sunday
As the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc. continues with preparatory works for the arrival of a second power ship, consumers in sections of...
Hinterland dorms to receive major upgrades – President Ali announces
The Hinterland Scholarship Dormitory (HSD) in Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown is home to a diverse population of hinterland scholars, and will soon undergo a major...