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Saudi writer “murdered” in consulate

Fears are growing over missing Washington Post writer Jamal Khashoggi, after Turkish officials said they believed he had been murdered. Khashoggi, a Saudi national,...

2 escapees recaptured at Zeelugt

Two of the three inmates who recently escaped from the Lusignan Prison have been recaptured. "Swift and tactical action by members of the Joint Services...

La Grange family robbed by bandits armed with gun & axe

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the robbery committed on family of four of Independence Street, La Grange, West Bank Demerara (WBD). The family was...

Dog food vendor charged with gun, ammo possession assaulted in Prison- Samuels

A dog food vendor, who was allegedly found in his Sophia, Greater Georgetown home with an unlicenced firearm and ammunition on Thursday last and...

Businessman attacked, robbed by armed bandits at Vreed-en-Hoop Stelling

  Thakoor Singh, a 55-year-old businessman of Hog Island, Essequibo River, was on Wednesday evening robbed by armed bandits at the Vreed-en-Hoop Stelling on the...

NY-based Guyanese gunned down in New Jersey

New York-based Guyanese artiste Curt “Ceejay” Johnson was gunned down on Sunday morning during a robbery as he was leaving a party in New...

Over 35 minibuses impounded for various traffic offences- Police

Police on Saturday between 07:30 to 09:00h, detained over 35 minibuses for what they said were various traffic offences. According to a release from the...

Prosecutor urges Jury to convict “Yankee” for murder of Parika businessman

State Prosecutor Tuanna Hardy on Wednesday urged a 12-member jury to convict Curt Thomas of the April 30, 2016 murder of Parika, East Bank...

Fire at CID Headquarters was electrical – GFS

An official of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has confirmed that the fire which started at the Criminal Investigations Department Headquarters on Monday last...

Linden man jailed for causing woman’s death

After a lengthy trial, Keith Hollingsworth, 47, of Linden was found guilty by Magistrate Judy Latchman today (Monday) for causing the death of Samsonisha...

Recent Articles

New ramp, dredging, road upgrades for fisherfolks at Ogle outfall

Fisherfolks operating at the Ogle Outfall on the East Coast of Demerara will benefit from a new ramp to bring their boats onshore and...

“Every single person must be employed” – Pres. Ali as Welding Certification programme rolled...

Employment has been guaranteed for Guyanese participating in a new welding programme being facilitated by the Guyana Government through the School of the Nations...

MMA-ADA receives $110M excavator to advance agricultural works

The Mahaica-Mahaicony Abary- Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) at Onverwagt, Region Five on Saturday received a $110 million Amphibious Excavator to aid in the efficient...

Nearly 5lbs of ganja found at La Grange

Police in Regional Division #3 have unearthed close to five pounds of marijuana in an abandoned workshop at La Grange, West Bank Demerara. The discovery...

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...