October 30, 2017

Police Monday evening caught two gunmen in 6th Avenue, Diamond, East Bank Demerara as they attempted to hijack a taxi. They had in their possession a handgun and live rounds when caught. The same men were reportedly held two weeks ago by…

Four of the world’s leading financial services firms have put in bids to evaluate the assets of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) as the government looks to diversify the troubled industry and keep jobs. The government has set up a…

A 19-year-old male is receiving medical attention at the Georgetown Public Hospital for a gunshot wound he sustained on the right hand after he was shot by the police on Monday, October 30, 2017. A police report noted that the teenager…

By Avenash Ramzan A large, colourful and vibrant crowd couldn’t ask for a better Sunday evening as Enmore Community Centre Cricket Club (ECCCC) produced a clinical bowling effort to stun Strathavon in the final of the club’s anniversary…

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Frank Thompson, who was recorded verbally abusing a junior rank, was on Monday found guilty of the offence and fined $15,000 or seven days imprisonment by Magistrate Fabayo Azore. Thompson, after…

By Leroy Smith The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has arrested a broker in connection with the discovery of over 147 pounds of cocaine, which was found in several containers of white rice, destined for Belgium. Andre Poonai, the…

Unlike previous years, the University of Guyana will be hosting two Convocation ceremonies this year to reduce the length of the ceremony as some 1,800 students are expected to graduate. The 51st Convocation at the Turkeyen Campus will…

Two male sex workers, who allegedly robbed an elderly man, were on Monday remanded to prison by Magistrate Judy Latchman. Kevin Forrester, 21 of Side Line Dam, East Coast Demerara and Godfrey Cox, 18 of High Street, Georgetown were…

In another bizarre twist to an already sensational case, the flambouyant philanthropist Marcus Bisram has moved to withdraw a case he filed in the High Court to have the charge against him dismissed. Justice Gino Persaud was evidently…

Hamilton Masakadza and Sikandar Raza starred with the bat on the second day at Queens, but incisive bowling and attritional batting from West Indies ensured the honours were shared at stumps. Masakadza and Raza did enough to ensure that…