July 16, 2023

A prisoner who was being detained for armed robbery is now being investigated for his role in setting fire to mattresses while in custody at the Brickdam Police Station. The fire was allegedly set by Stephan Howard, 22, a vendor of East…

Police are investigating the suspected drowning of Jerome John, a 53-year-old Miner (address unknown), which occurred between Friday and Sunday at Puttering Backdam, Middle Mazaruni River. The scene was visited by Police at about 11:00…

Yoel Valenzuela, a 40-year-old labourer who resided at Timehri, East Bank Demerara (EBD) was found dead Sunday morning on the roadside at Soesdyke Junction (EBD), hours after he was involved in an altercation at a nearby bar. A statement…

President Dr. Irfaan Ali, on Friday, met with the organisers of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast, which will be played in Georgetown on July 29 and 30. President Ali, the tournament’s patron, recommitted his support for the…

A prisoner who was being detained for armed robbery is now being investigated for his role in setting fire to mattresses while in custody at the Brickdam Police Station. The News Room was reliably informed that the incident occurred at…

The likes of former Guyana Jaguars coaches Esuan Crandon and Julian Moore and former Test player Sewnarine Chattergoon are expected to conduct sessions at the Blairmont Community Centre Cricket Club (BCCCC). The club is hosting a cricket…

The annual Malteenoes Sports Club cricket camp will return from July 17-29 at the club’s Thomas Lands, Georgetown facility. This year, it will cater to males and females ages eight to 18. According to a release from the club, the…

A 32-year-old man was nabbed with 125.2 grams (4.4 ounces) of marijuana by ranks attached to the Vigilance Police Station during a 'Cordon and Search' Saturday afternoon at a Vigilance South, East Coast Demerara shop. Police Headquarters…

Pedestrian Amir Bassalut, a 29-year-old of Foulis, East Coast Demerara (ECD), died in the wee hours of Sunday after being involved in a hit-and-run accident on the Foulis Access Road, ECD. Police Headquarters said the accident occurred…

The government has reiterated its commitment, to adhering to the principle of free, prior and informed consent, when making decisions relating to Amerindians. This is one of the core tenets enshrined in the Amerindian Act.  This was…