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December 31, 2017

Berbice man reportedly commits suicide

By Royan Abrams As Guyanese prepare to usher in the new year, a Reliance, East Canje Berbice family have been plunged into a state of mourning following the death of 39-year-old Joseph Mohabir. News Room understands that the man’s…

GDF announces promotions

- In accordance with Part III Section 16 of the Defence Act 15:01 of 1977, the Chief of Staff Brigadier Patrick West is pleased to announce that His Excellency the President and Commander-in-Chief Brigadier David Granger, has approved the…

Caribbean sugar is close to a sticky end

-  A century and a half after slavery ended, the plantations are closing. In its 18th-century heyday cane grown in the Caribbean and cut by African slaves provided Britain with nearly all its sugar. The masters of this brutal trade made…

SWAT Commander escapes from police custody

By Leroy Smith Hours after he was detained and placed under close arrest for a quantity of smuggled whiskey, Deputy Superintendent and Commander of the SWAT Unit, Motie Dookie escaped from the custody of the Whim Police Station on…