‘Safe Roads’ operation records numerous violations – GPF
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) throughout this week executed its “Operation Safe Road” exercise in several high traffic areas, where a number of violations...
$120M Early Childhood Centre for UG’s Turkeyen Campus
The University of Guyana (UG) has turned the sod for the construction of a $120 Million early childhood centre which will offer child care,...
Hookah smoking as harmful as cigarette use – local officials
There is a notable increase in the use of hookahs, especially among young adults who perceive it as a safer smoking alternative to cigarettes.
But...
2 female prisoners pardoned
President David Granger, pursuant to powers under article 188, 189 and 190 of the Constitution of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, has granted Presidential...
Berbice Bridge Company to appeal CJ ruling on Govt takeover
The Berbice River Bridge Company has signaled its intention to appeal the recent court ruling regarding government's takeover of the operations of the Berbice...
AG admits “SOCU is a mess”
Guyana’s Attorney General Basil Williams has admitted that the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), under his watch, has been a mess, from failing to...
City Hall sounds warning to businesses defaulting on ‘millions in taxes’
The Mayor and City Council of Georgetown on Wednesday disclosed that businesses in Georgetown owe City Hall over G$8 billion in rates and taxes.
Georgetown...
Teen recalls harrowing details of being beaten, tortured at the hands of Cops
By Rupa Seenaraine
Seventeen-year-old Ashkay Budhairam of Westminster, West Bank Demerara (WBD) believes that he managed to save his life after enduring six hours of...
Guyanese woman busted with cocaine hidden in underwear in Brazil
A 29-year-old Guyanese woman will now spend her Christmas behind bars after she was nabbed at the Sao Paulo Airport, Brazil, moments after she...
Jagdeo says PPP confident about winning upcoming polls; but concerns remain about rigging
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo says that during interactions with Guyanese, both here and abroad, many have expressed concerns about next year’s March 2, 2020...
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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...