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Man accidentally shoots self in the buttocks

The police are investigating reports that at about 22:45h last night, Friday July 12, licensed firearm holder Tyrone Lewis, 23 years, of Bartica, was...

Gov’t to proceed with airport expansion, US$20M already invested

Government intends to go ahead with the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) expansion project in light of the fact that the hefty sum of...

Suriname, Guyana convene Bi – National meeting

The Ministry of Health today convened its first Bi - National meeting for collaboration on Health with Suriname. The meeting is aimed at discussing health...

UG VC responds to corruption revelation

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana , Dr. Jacob Opadeyi has denounced an article carried by this news site, which revealed...

PSC calls on Gov’t to renegotiate contracts

The Private Sector Commission is calling on government to consider renegotiating its contracts that are affected by the implementation of the National Minimum...

Sand Mining operation ordered to cease work

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission will soon issue a cease work order on a private property in Sand Hills, Demerara River, which...

Man charged with assault granted $20,000 bail

Lennox Anthonio was placed on $20,000 bail when he appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore to answer the charge of assault. Anthonio of Georgetown pleaded not...

Agricola resident accused of assaulting ‘child mother’

Thirty - five - year old Edwin Amsterdam of 79 Brutus Street, Agricola East Bank Demerara appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azor charged with two...

Select Committee yet to examine Anti – Money Laundering Bill

The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Bill (AMLCFT), will not come up for consideration in the next sitting of National Assembly. This...

Gov’t remains steadfast to new National Minimum Wage

Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon today said that government will not budge on the new minimum wage policy and that employers,...

Recent Articles

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...