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Friday, April 26, 2024

‘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...

1 of the 9 involved in NWD illegal firearms, ammo bust jailed for 3...

… 8 remain in custody Dexter Valensuela of Crane, West Coast Demerara was on Friday arraigned before Chief Magistrate Ann Mc Lennan at the Georgetown...

GEA says SOCU’s search warrant was not necessary, fully cooperating with probe

The search warrant obtained by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) during the execution of its probe into the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) has...

Man charged for almost damaging woman’s eyesight

A  man who assaulted a woman which resulted in her eyesight being threatened found himself before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts today (Friday) to answer...

Woman lands in Court for assaulting ‘wayward’ child

A woman who is accusing a 12-year-old of being “very much out of line” found herself before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court today (Friday). Tamara Jadgeo...

Recent Articles

Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo

The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...

Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo

The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...

Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana

See full statement from Massy Motors:  Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...

Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica

Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.  Shawn Caesar,...

Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...

GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition

The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown. Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...

Fire destroys sections of Linden Market

A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls. The fire began at...

Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...

Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali

Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...

Rosehall Estate factory workers protest over nonpayment of end-of-crop bonus

Workers attached to GuySuCo’s Rosehall Estate this morning downed tools and took to the street in protest action over an apparent nonpayment of a...