SWAT unit was not part of operation that killed bandits – Police Commander
Commander of ‘B’ Division Paul Langevine has confirmed to the News Room that the Police operation which resulted in the fatal shooting of three career criminals Sunday was led and executed solely by ranks from the ‘B’ Division and not by…
GOLD CUP: Golden Jaguars camp commences June 1
As the Guyana Senior Men’s National Team, the Golden Jaguars, prepare to make history having qualified for their first-ever Concacaf Gold Cup Competition, the team will commence preparations on June 1 with an international camp that will…
Over half a million dollars, 253 live ammo, bulletproof vests among items found on dead bandits
Following the shooting death of three career criminals Sunday in the backlands of Johanna South, Black Bush Polder, East Berbice-Corentyne, Police found a haversack at the scene containing $609,330 Guyana currency and two foreign currency…
WORLD CUP: Amir and Wahab in Pakistan squad
Pakistan have not quite hit the panic button yet, but in adding Wahab Riaz to their World Cup squad two years after his last ODI and a year after Mickey Arthur seemingly signalled the end of the pacer's career, they have indicated growing…
Update: Bandits killed by Police, weapons recovered
The Police in ‘B’ Division were able to put a dent on criminal activities after shooting dead three members of a gang who are believed to have been wreaking havoc on the Corentyne.
The News Room understands that the Police cornered the…
3 suspected bandits killed in Black Bush Polder
A Police team Sunday afternoon shot and killed three suspected bandits in Black Bush Polder, the News Room has confirmed.
One of the suspected dead bandits has been identified as 32-year-old Kelvin Shivgobin called “Kelly” of Belvedere.…
Mootoo, Singh steer Demerara to 50-over title
Daniel Mootoo starred with the ball and Sachin Singh produced with the bat to lead Demerara to victory in the final of the Hand-in-Hand Inter-county Under-19, 50-over competition against Berbice at the GCC ground, Bourda, on Sunday.…
Wiltshire, Cadogan most outstanding at Woodpecker Products’ Junior Squash
By Akeem Greene
There were no surprises as to who emerged best-of-the-best at the annual Woodpecker Products Junior National Squash Championships, which concluded on Saturday evening at Georgetown Club Courts, Camp Street.
Leading the…
Female taxi driver found dead, car missing
By Isanella Patoir
A 47-year-old female driver was found dead on Sunday with her head down in a drain at Lust-en-Rust, West Bank Demerara (WBD).
She was identified as Indira 'Jenny' Bipat. The News Room understands that the woman's…
Single mother beaten, robbed by bandits in Black Bush Polder
A 44-year-old woman and her 11-year-old son were the latest victims of armed robbery in Mibicuri South Black Bush Polder late Saturday night.
The News Room understands that at approximately 11:30hrs, three men armed with guns and a…