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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Parfaite Harmonie security guard charged with manslaughter

A security guard attached to the Hopkinson Security Service was slapped with a manslaughter charge when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts earlier...

Corentyne businessman ‘fears for his life’ after assault, bar robbery by gunmen

Police are presently hunting several suspects- one of whom is said to be a known character- with regards to a robbery on a Corentyne...

Duo in custody following botched robbery, carjacking attempt in Diamond

Two men are now in police custody following what appeared to be a botched robbery and carjacking attempt in Sixth Avenue, Diamond, East Bank...

Duo remanded over armed robbery charge

Two men were earlier today (Monday) slapped with armed robbery charges when they appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Dwayne McCloud,...

‘Face-book-famous’ Cop fined $15,000 for verbally assaulting junior rank

The trial of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Frank Thompson concluded today (Monday)  before the court of Magistrate Fabayo Azore with a guilty verdict...

Son of social media activist attacked by alleged robber

By Ashraf Dabie The 15-year-old son of a social media activist has been attacked and injured after he was reportedly confronted by the alleged thief...

Over 67 kilos of cocaine unearthed in rice destined for Belgium; broker in custody

A collaboration between the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) and operatives from the Container Control Program (CCP) unearthed over 67 kilograms of suspected cocaine concealed...

Mason succumbs to chopping wounds weeks after assault in Corentyne

…suspect said to be of ‘unsound mind’ By Andrew Carmichael A mason of Williamsburg, Corentyne, East Berbice (Region Six), who was brutally chopped about the body...

Cyclist killed on ECD Road

An East Coast Demerara (ECD) man was killed on the Cove and John Public Road sometime around 17:45h on Friday. Dead is 62-year-old Derick Freeman...

Trinidadian Kidnapped in Guyana: Police hunting 2 implicated Trinis- source

Police say they are investigating the alleged kidnapping of a Trinidadian citizen hours after he arrived in Guyana on Friday morning reportedly for a...

Recent Articles

NDIA dismisses comments made by Opposition MP over Reg. 3 pump stations

Officials from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), have dismissed the recent comments made by Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul, about the...

Stakeholders equipped with information to prepare for rainy season

Stakeholders from various sectors were furnished with essential tools and climate information to prepare for the forthcoming May-June rainy season, enabling them to make...

1,000 families receive house lots at Enterprise, Non Pareil

Less than two weeks after 1,500 residents received their house lots in Region Three, another 1,000 families have become proud landowners at Phase II...

Driver dies in car crash at Farm

A man identified as Derek Kissoon is now dead after he lost control of the motorcar he was driving and crashed into a trench...

Guyana Learning Channel to launch new game show: ‘Brainiacs’

After the resounding success of its educational game show, Whiz Kids, the Guyana Learning Channel is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its...

Letter: Did Justice Sandil Kissoon turn Industrial Relations upside down?

Dear Editor, High Court Justice Sandil Kissoon has been applauded by the PNCR party for declaring that the Guyana Teachers Union’s (GTU’s) strike was legal,...

Usain Bolt named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced Olympic legend Usain Bolt as an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20...

There is no official title as “shadow minister” – Nandlall

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall is making it clear that there is no official title as a “shadow minister” In this...

Over 240 properties being acquired by Govt for Gas-to-Energy, Harbour Bridge projects – AG

The Government of Guyana is in the process of acquiring over 200 private properties in order to facilitate the construction of the Gas-to-Energy (GtE)...

All secondary school students will soon receive textbooks from Govt – Manickchand

Having already fulfilled its promise of ensuring every primary school student receives textbooks from the government, focus is now on equipping all secondary-level pupils...