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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Rural Constable robbed at gunpoint inside National Park

A Rural Constable is now counting his losses after he was attacked by two gunmen in the National Park, Thomas Lands, Georgetown and robbed...

Pomeroon boat captain charged with illegal ammunition possession granted $250,000 bail

A Pomeroon boat captain was today (Tuesday), granted bail in the sum of $250,000 after he was charged for illegal possession of ammunition when...

Prisoner found with over 24 grams of cannabis in socks

A convicted prisoner who had just returned from a boxing competition held at the Gymnasium, Georgetown was later found with over 24 grams of...

UPDATE: Lethem youth dies reportedly in motorcycle accident

Lethem youth, Sylvester Junior De Mendonca, 23, died on Monday evening in a motorcycle accident at the St. Ignatius Village Bridge at approximately 22:00h. Based...

Pedestrian killed in motorcycle accident, rider critical

66-year-old Orin Roberts of Lot 23 John and Norton Streets was on Sunday involved in an accident with a 24-year-old West Bank Demerara motorcyclist...

19-yr-old suspect reportedly confesses to murdering Corentyne mason

Law enforcement officials have launched a probe in the murder of Mahendra Sooknanan, 24, a mason of lot 36 # 69 Village, Corentyne, Berbice...

Prosecution closes case in preliminary trial of taxi driver accused of murdering young teacher

The prosecution has closed its case in the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the charge against Matthew Munroe, the taxi driver accused of murdering 22-year-old...

$25,000 incentive for Prison officers who aid in prosecution of offenders- Prisons Director

In an effort to curb the levels of corruption within the Guyana Prison system, Director of Prisons Gladwin Samuels has announced a monetary incentive...

Guyana’s capacity to investigate, prosecute crime below-average- IDB

Guyana's capacity to investigate and prosecute crime has been deemed below-average by a recently released report from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The report ‘Smart...

Man murdered after leaving night club in Lethem

The motionless body of a Guyanese man was on Sunday morning discovered along Tabatinga Village, Lethem trail with several marks of violence about his...

Recent Articles

Govt examining innovative ways for the working class to get more money in their...

Even as the government is building out an ecosystem where every citizen prospers, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed that his government is examining...

Couple jumps through window as fire flattens house at Fyrish

A fire of unknown origin has flattened a two-storey wooden and concrete house located at Fyrish Village, Corentyne, Berbice, leaving three persons. The incident occurred...

No progress without the working-class – GAWU

GAWU’s President, Seepaul Narine Labour Day address 2024 Comrades, on this momentous occasion of Labour Day, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) extends...

GPF acquires modern ‘crime scene’ vehicle to improve crime-solving efforts 

With the recent acquisition of a cutting-edge crime scene vehicle, the Guyana Police Force has taken a monumental step towards fortifying its crime-solving prowess. This...

Opposition’s case to remove Jagdeo from Parliament “premature” – Nandlall

  Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall on Tuesday criticised legal action filed by Opposition Members of Parliament to remove Vice President...

$4.1B money laundering case against father, son discharged

    Money laundering charges against Kenneth Kellawan Ramnarine and his son, Damian Brandon Ramnarine were dismissed by Magistrate Rhondel Weaver after she upheld a no-case...

GRA’s false declarations scandal: ExxonMobil cuts ties with brokers, taking steps to avoid reoccurrence

  Days after reports emerged that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) had flagged false declarations on oil well equipment imported on behalf of ExxonMobil, the...

Soesdyke Junction to Timehri Road to be upgraded into 4-lane

The government is planning to upgrade the two-lane road from the Linden/Soesdyke Junction to Timehri Police Station into a four-lane carriageway. This initiative was announced...

Labour Day 2024: More than 23% in across-the-board salary increases paid to public servants...

  On the occasion of Labour Day 2024, President Dr. Irfaan Ali revealed that more than 23 per cent in across-the-board salary increases have been...

Edghill leads Guyana delegation at ICAO’s symposium in Punta Cana

A delegation from Guyana comprising Minister of Public Works, Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, and Mr. Saheed Sulaman, Deputy Director General of the Guyana Civil...