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DPP’s appeal against High Court order freeing Marcus Bisram set for Dec 18

Arguments in an appeal filed by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack  against a High Court order freeing US-based Guyanese Marcus Bisram for...

Berbice pensioner found dead with gunshot wound

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death a 72-year-old man of Edinburgh Village, East Bank Berbice - who was found dead in his...

Teacher to spend 3 years behind bars for sexually assaulting girl

A teacher attached to a prominent private school has been jailed for three years after he was found guilty of engaging in sexual activities...

Speedboat operators revert to full capacity despite COVID-19 risks

Speedboats transporting passengers across the Demerara River, between Vreed-en-Hoop have resumed transporting full capacity of passengers daily, eliminating any form of social distancing. This is...

34 new Covid cases recorded; 4 in ICU

Guyana has recorded 34 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed cases to 5,310 as of November 27, 2020. The total number of deaths due...

Man arrested for murdering mother

Law enforcement officials have managed to arrest 38-year-old Devon Anderson, hours after he reportedly beat his 62-year-old mother to death and injured his four-year-old...

Chants, roars and boos – cricket finds its voice back at Sydney

The chants of "Kohli, Kohli". The roar when David Warner was given out on review. The celebrations when Aaron Finch and Steven Smith reached...

GWI launches pilot project to treat wastewater

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is currently piloting a wastewater treatment plant at the Tucville sewer station aimed at identifying a sustainable solution for...

GHDS to host Kartik Purnima Aarti at Kitty Seawall on Sunday

Kartik Snaan or Kartik Purnima will be observed on Sunday, November 29, 2020 by the Hindu community. This sacred day is observed by fasting, prayers,...

Chainsaw operator charged for threatening to “squeeze the life out” of a man

A chainsaw operator who hails from Linden, Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice) was on Tuesday fined $10,000 by Magistrate Wanda Fortune after he was found...

Recent Articles

Guyana renders assistance following medical emergency onboard AirEuropa

See full statement: Medical Emergency Onboard AirEuropa Flight Prompts Swift Response at Cheddi Jagan International Airport The control tower at Cheddi Jagan International Airport received a...

Semi-submersible vessel found in creek near Port Kaituma River

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: On Saturday, April 20, 2024, at approximately 16:35 hours, the police discovered a semi-submersible vessel in Paiana...

Elite Cricket Academy nears completion – Ramson Jr.

The elite sports academy for cricket is set to be completed within the next month and a half, marking a significant milestone in Guyana’s...

Consultations ongoing for construction of solar farms in Essequibo

Efforts to accelerate the construction of solar farms in Charity and Onderneeming, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), have begun with a series of consultations and site...

Team Guyana Drone Soccer in San Diego for World Cup

Team Guyana Drone Soccer has touched down in San Diego, California, to participate in the prestigious Academic Drone Soccer World Cup and associated events,...

Persons urged to wear denim on April 24 to show support for survivors of...

See full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security:  As Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) winds down communities around the world are...

Guyanese diaspora plays key role in achieving ‘One Guyana’ – President Ali

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has expressed his disapproval and dismay at the verbal attack launched against the Guyanese diaspora who engaged him during...

From ‘corner shop’ to thriving retail/wholesale business – former boxing champion recalls moving from...

Nestled in the heart of Albouystown, Howard’s Groceries stands as a testament to dedication, hard work, and deep understanding of community needs. Over a...

GMSA calls for tax-free overtime work

The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) wants overtime work to be tax-free along with the removal of property tax and VAT on locally-produced...

Fire destroys Providence house

A fire of so far unknown origin this morning destroyed a house located at Old Road, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD). The one-storey wooden house...