Minibus conductor charge with rape of teen
A 24-year-old minibus conductor was on Friday remanded to prison by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan for allegedly raping an 18-year-old girl.
Dorian Fredericks of North Ruimveldt, Georgetown appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate's Court…
CDC mobilizes flood relief for Mahdia residents
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has mobilized relief supplies for residents of Region Eight affected by flooding as it continues to monitor the situation.
Cleaning kits were distributed to 14 households which were affected, according…
‘The future belongs to young people’- President Granger on Guyana’s 53rd Independence
Poised for the development of the oil and gas industry in the coming year, President Granger in his message to mark the occasion of Guyana’s 53rd Independence anniversary focused on the opportunities to be derived for young people.
“The…
Stewartville man drowns in Cuyuni River
Yannick Janniere known as Kayzim of Stewartville, West Coast Demerara (WCD) drowned in the Cuyuni River, Region Seven on Wednesday last.
Police said initial investigations revealed that the 28-year-old miner along with other workers were…
Who will win the World Cup? The captains have their say
The 10 captains share their thoughts on the favourites to win the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
Aaron Finch (Australia)
It's a good question, I think, England have been in great form over the last couple of years and along with India,…
Presidential pardon granted to two female prisoners for Independence
Two female prisoners have been granted Presidential pardons for Guyana’s 53rd Independence Anniversary.
Bibi Parjohn, 40, and Unique Hope, 30, have served a portion of their prison sentences at the New Amsterdam Prison. Parjohn served…
Fireman charged with causing death of wife
A 27-year-old member of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) was on Friday charged for causing the death of his reputed wife, Abidacy Klass who was killed during a motorcycle accident at 1-11 Miles, Mahdia, Potaro Road in Region 8.
Osafo Bess…
‘It is important for citizens to be recognized, even iconised’ – Chancellor as National Awards…
The 2019 Investiture Ceremony was held on Friday afternoon at the National Cultural Centre. Seventy-seven awardees whose names were announced on Guyana’s 49th Republic anniversary on February 23rd arrived at the venue in their best attire,…
CWI President assures Guyana will be featured on India tour
President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), Ricky Skerritt has assured that Guyanese cricket fans will see the West Indies and India teams in action in August at the Guyana National Stadium.
This assurance was made during a meeting with…
Miner beaten, stabbed; body dumped in pit latrine
Two persons are in Police custody for the gruesome murder 25-year-old Darvin David whose decomposing body was found face down in a latrine Wednesday, May 22 at Tassawini, North West District in Region One.
Police Headquarters revealed…