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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

UPDATE: Relatives shocked at death of Puruni miner

The family of a gold miner whose body was recently discovered at Puruni Landing, Cuyuni/Mazaruni with multiple wounds are shocked and are calling for...

15 fishermen still missing as investigations continue in piracy attacks

As the investigation into the deadly pirate attacks off the coast of Suriname continue, traces of the 15 fishermen who are still missing are...

Essequibo labourer killed in suspected hit and run

An Essequibo labourer was in the wee hours of this morning killed in an apparent hit and run along the Coffee Grove Public Road,...

Two businessmen arrested over discovery of unlicensed gun, ammo, cannabis …in separate raids

Police say two businessmen from Linden and Diamond, EBD have been taken into custody, early this morning, after an unlicensed shotgun, three (live) cartridges...

Linden man dies after crushed by log

A 54-year-old man was pronounced dead on arrival at the McKenzie Hospital after he was reportedly crushed by a log which fell from a...

Albouystown youth shot while standing in front home

– Twenty – two – year old Anton Johnson is now hospitalized at a city hospital after he sustained a gunshot wound while...

Phones stolen from plane in T&T on way to Guyana

- Five people have been arrested and are expected to be charged for stealing cell phones from the cargo in a plane that...

Neesa Gopaul murder: Appeal Court upholds conviction but reduces jailtime for killers

The Appeal Court today upheld the conviction of Bibi Shareema Gopaul and Jarvis ‘Barry’ Small but reduced their sentences for the October 2, 2010...

Former SWAT Head sent on leave as file sent for legal advice- Police

Police Public Relations and Press Officer Superintendent Jairam Ramlakhan, has confirmed that the investigation into former head of the Special Weapons and Tactical (SWAT)...

Was killing my husband worth it? — Murdered phone card vendor’s widow asks bandits

Each of the two men who admitted to robbing and killing Westminster, West Bank Demerara (WBD) phone card vendor Ron Mansfield will be sentenced...

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Giftland’s FoodMaxx Supermarket officially announces Massy Stores takeover

The Giftland Mall today announced that Massy Stores will soon be taking over its FoodMaxx Supermarket, which had been operating for the past six...

Applications Open for 2025 YLAI Professional Fellows Program

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows...

Education Ministry writes GTU on planned strike

See full statement from the Ministry of Education: On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Ms. Shanielle Hoosein-Outar, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education acknowledged...

60 Reg. 3 residents to benefit from skills training programme

Some 60 eager residents, soon-to-be beneficiaries on Tuesday gathered at the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) building in Region Three for the launch of a...

ICT Roadshow kickstarts in Linden

To raise awareness about the latest information and communications technologies and how they can benefit businesses, individuals, and communities, the Industry and Innovation Unit...

Dr Bharrat Jagdeo unanimously re-elected as PPP General Secretary

See full statement from the Peoples Progressive Party: The newly constituted Central Committee of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) convened its first meeting today, May...

18-Y-O drowns at Rockstone

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  Police in Regional Divisional #10 are investigating the suspected drowning of Adiel Thomas, age 18, a student...

Grand Coastal Hotel wins TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024

Grand Coastal Hotel has announced that it has been honoured with the TripAdvisor’s® Travellers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. The award honours businesses that consistently...

New partnership to boost trade & business development between Guyana & Suriname

The Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) has announced the signing of a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Berbice Chamber of Commerce...

Ameena Gafoor Institute goes global

The Ameena Gafoor Institute (AGI) was created from scratch in March 2020 under the directorship of Professor David Dabydeen. The Institute was formally launched...