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Father stabs son after he asked him to stop making noise

  A 19-year-old lad of Number 55 Village, Corentyne, Berbice was last evening stabbed by his drunken father at their home. The 43-year-old man and his...

Man wanted for ex-lover’s murder found dead in Canje River

The body of the man, who was wanted in connection with the murder of a Crabwood Creek woman, was this morning discovered floating in...

16% interest rates at banks uncompetitive – GCCI’s Timothy Tucker

The 16% interest rate being offered by commercial banks when businesses apply for loans has been cited as one of several challenges that faced...

Several questions still to be answered about brutal murder of Essequibo teen – ChildLink

Following is a letter by ChildLink, an organisation that advocates for the rights of children in Guyana, in relation to the recent murder of...

EPA approves Yellowtail Project – ExxonMobil’s 4th development offshore Guyana

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the Yellowtail Development Project. An Environmental Permit was granted for a period of five years to Esso Exploration...

MoE, GTU talk reach deadlock as Union presents new demands

Conciliatory talks between the Education Ministry and the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) will reconvene on Monday after both parties reached a deadlock during discussions...

Jagdeo stands by “Chase them out” remark

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo is standing by his call for Guyanese to chase government ministers out of their communities after March 21, 2019 –...

No arrests in Republic Park robbery

Police are now hunting three men who executed a daring robbery on a Republic Park, East Bank Demerara family a few days ago. Reports revealed...

3 dead as fuel tanker explodes at Friendship

Three men were killed this afternoon when a fuel tanker exploded at a wharf in Friendship, East Bank Demerara. The fatal incident, which occurred sometime...

‘No motive; was normal procedure’ – Ali on PS’ treatment at US airport

President Dr Irfaan Ali has weighed in on the matter regarding Permanent Secretary of the Minister of Home Affairs, Mae Thomas-Meerabux’s treatment at the...

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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...