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Guyana to host virtual G77 summit on Thursday

Guyana, as Chair of the largest negotiating group of developing countries in the United Nations – the Group of 77 (G77) and China –...

Businessman executed on Regent Street

Businessman Erian DaSilva was last evening killed execution-style on Regent Street, Georgetown. The 51-year-old man was in a pickup with another man when at around...

Corentyne Highway blocked as contractors, NDC clash over removal of sand

The extraction of sand from Number 58 Village, Corentyne, Berbice by contractors has been put on hold following the intervention of the Neighbourhood Democratic...

Dharamlall voids swearing in of Region Four NDC Chairs for failing to follow protocols

The appointment of Chairs for the various Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) for Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) has been voided after the Regional Administration facilitated such...

Man gets 10 months jail for punching cop

Sparendaam Magistrate Rochelle Liverpool on Wednesday sentenced Seon Prince to 10 months’ imprisonment for assaulting a Police Sergeant, after Prince admitted to assaulting Police...

WCD man gets 20 years for rape of teen

Jaipaul Hitlall, 33, was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for the rape of a teenager in 2016. He is still on remand for the alleged...

CPL 2020: Teams unhappy with TKR staying outside the bubble and training

A week before the 2020 CPL takes off, disgruntlement has been brewing among several franchises who are unhappy with Trinidad-based players and staff, most...

Two remanded for cocaine found in luggage at CJIA

Two women were earlier today (Tuesday), remanded to prison, one for attempting to traffic some 1.638 kilograms of cociane and the other for aiding...

GECOM renews CEO’s contract

Government-nominated Commissioners with support from Chair of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), retired Justice Claudette Singh on Tuesday renewed the contract of the Chief...

Breaking chain of drug abuse among youths must start now – CMO

Increased use of drugs in schools and the possibility of students developing lifelong drug abuse habits can only cease if authorities implement stringent measures...

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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...

“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production

Issues of low cane production, proper compensation, and poor quality of cane were discussed with the Head of State, President Dr Irfaan Ali, recently...

Teens charged with murder of excavator operator

Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...

Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise  

A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...

Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine

The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...