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8 prison officers rushed to hospital – as deadly riot continues

At least eight prison officers have been rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) along with a number of inmates since rioting actions...

Chinese businessman shot by armed bandits – during robbery at Industry

A Chinese businessman and his reputed wife are now traumatised after being terrorised by two gun-men who entered their home late last night shooting...

One-yr-old baby chopped in head – police hunting attacker called ‘Satan’

By Kristen Macklingam Police are on the hunt for a man who allegedly chopped a baby to her head with a cutlass while having a...

Bartender gun-butted, robbed

By Kristen Macklingam A bartender attached to the Guinness Bar on Durban Street, Georgetown, narrowly escaped being shot, or worse, dead after two gunmen stormed...

Inquiry to be launched into CANU-narco link allegations – President

In light of the damning allegations made by self-confessed drug baron, Barry Dataram earlier this week, President David Granger has announced that a Board...

Bandit shot dead after snatching cop’s gold chain

The Guyana Police Force reported that, at about  07:30hrs this morning (Thursday), a police rank, who is also a licensed firearm holder, was walking...

Sex-worker murder case: Accused to stand trial in High Court

Ron  'Andel' Forde, the suspect in the murder of commercial sex worker Nephi Luthers, was on Wednesday committed to stand trial for murder in...

Duo remanded on larceny charges

Two men were remanded to prison when they appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts slapped with larceny charges. Jason Thomas,...

Teen admits to snatching cell phones from minibus passengers – jailed for six...

An 18-year-old was on Wednesday jailed for six months when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan. Winston Lorry, of...

Rape accused who fatally stabbed Police Sgt. to face several charges – Crime Chief

Rape accused, Dennis Marks who is said to have fatally stabbed Police Sergeant Linden La Rose, while injuring two other ranks yesterday, is presently...

Recent Articles

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...