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October 19, 2017

2011 prison escapee captured in Suriname

A 43-year-old prisoner who escaped from the New Amsterdam Prison on June 11, 2011 was recaptured in Suriname by law enforcement officials there. Rickford LaFleur at the time of his escape was on remand for Murder and Possession of…

Woman cries for help after 25 years of abuse

A mother is desperately crying out for help after she suffered her worst physical abuse at the hands of her reputed husband. After enduring what she said was twenty-five years of sexual, mental, and physical abuse, Lavern Newton is now…

Granger, Jagdeo meet on GECOM Chair

President David Granger on Thursday afternoon met with the Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo at State House to discuss the appointment of the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). News Room understands that the…