May 15, 2018

A 61-year-old medical doctor of South Ruimveldt Gardens, Georgetown was on Monday robbed of cash and items totalling $770,000. The incident occurred at about 13:00hrs. News Room understands that the woman, Dr. Holly Alexander, visited…

By Devina Samaroo Lawyers representing the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) in the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) have questioned the credibility of the man who popularised allegations that it is the Joint Services who are responsible for…

By Devina Samaroo The public hearings of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the 2008 Lindo Creek Massacre concluded Tuesday with a decision by Commissioner Donald Trotman to deny an application for the alleged star witness to the…

A Police Constable on Tuesday found himself before the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, charged with several traffic-related offences, including dangerous driving. Twenty-five-year-old Rawl Welcome, who is attached to the Tactical Services…

The Guyana Police Force has reopened its outpost at Bonasika, Essequibo River. In a statement to the media, the police said the outpost which was closed since 2008 due to its then uninhabitable state, was reopened on Monday. The…

Two persons on Tuesday protested the Ministry of Public Security over the Sedition Clause in the Cyber Crime Bill which is engaging the attention of the National Assembly. At a press conference on Friday last, Chairman of the Alliance…

Former Bishops’ High School Teacher, Coen Jackson was on Tuesday committed to stand trial at the High Court for the offence of rape. The decision was made following a paper committal before Magistrate Judy Latchman. Jackson remains on…

A 31-year-old overseas-based Guyanese was on Tuesday remanded to prison by Magistrate Judy Latchman on two forgery-related charges, allegedly committed against Attorney-at-law Bibi Shadick. Amrita Dyal, a Guyanese national, who is the…

The Government is moving ahead with the development of new housing schemes at Peters Hall and Providence on the East Bank of Demerera (EDB). The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Tuesday signed contracts with seven…

Guyana will host two ODI games in the West Indies home series against Bangladesh, to be held from June 24 to August 5. The National Stadium at Providence has been designated for the first two ODIs on July 22 and 25. The first match will…