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February 6, 2018

Cocaine in frozen fish at CJIA, 7 in custody

Seven persons are in custody following the discovery of cocaine concealed in party frozen fish scheduled for export to the United States of America. The bust was made at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Tuesday evening,…

Bandits caught after robbing Pensioner

Devon Watson, known as ‘Ivan' and Philbert Rogers, known as ‘Dagan’ both aged 25 and of Friendship, East Coast Demerara have been charged with robbery with violence and are scheduled to appear before a Magistrate at the Sparendaam…

4 in custody for murder of ‘Fabulous’

Police have so far arrested four persons in connection with the murder of 47-year-old Shawn Nurse known as ‘Fabulous’, who was gunned down in America Street, Georgetown on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Police sources have confirmed that…

GDF increases security at border regions

By Bibi Khatoon In light of recent publicized killings, allegedly by a well-known and feared gang called ‘Sindicato’ from neighbouring Venezuela, the Guyana Defense Force (GDF) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have increased patrols in…

Drayton wins National Senior Chess Qualifier

The seven-round National Senior Chess Qualifier concluded at the weekend with the top seven players being confirmed to compete for the title of National Senior Chess champion later this year. Anthony Drayton, the top ranked FIDE player…