Special Constable robbed at gunpoint after leaving ATM
Moments after he withdrew $40,000 from a Republic Bank ATM at Waterloo and New Market Streets, Georgetown, three men in a Silver Grey Allion car followed 54-year-old Richard Henry and robbed him just after 6am today.
Henry is a Special…
Families relocated as CDC assesses flooding in Region 9
Authorities at the weekend visited several villages in Region Nine which are affected by flooding.
According to the Department of Public Information (DPI), the Civil Defense Commission (CDC), the Ministries of Public Health and Public…
Woman breaks down in tears after jail sentence
A 26-year-old woman broke down in tears today after Magistrate Judy Latchman sentenced her to 12 months imprisonment for wounding her cousin.
Lisa Bobb, a Vendor, was found guilty of wounding Crystal Bobb on February 14, 2018, in…
Law Reform Commission in “final stage of readiness” – AG
The Government says it is in the final stage of setting up the Law Reform Commission to review Guyana’s archaic laws.
The Law Reform Commission Bill 2015 was passed in January 2016, with criticisms from the parliamentary opposition which…
Taxi Driver charged with rape
A 37-year-old Taxi Driver was today charged with the rape of a 14-year-old girl.
Subbaschand Harrichan of Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court and was not…
WORLD CUP: Spain through after 2-2 draw with Morocco
Iago Aspas scored a stoppage-time equaliser - with the aid of VAR - as Spain scraped an unconvincing 2-2 draw with Morocco to top Group B and secure a last-16 tie against World Cup hosts Russia.
Youssef En-Nesyri - who plays in Spain for…
WORLD CUP: Portugal progress after 1-1 draw with Iran
Portugal progressed to the World Cup knockout stages after drawing 1-1 with Iran in a game full of VAR controversy.
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty for Portugal and was shown a yellow card after a lengthy VAR review for a possible red…
$2M each plus $20k an hour for Special Prosecutors
The Special Prosecutors hired by the Government for high profile cases are being paid a $2 million retainer fee each along with $20,000 per hour for legal services rendered.
Attorney General Basil Williams, in response to questions posed…
Dismissed sugar workers need urgent action, not cheap talk
Dear Editor,
The June 24, 2018 Stabroek News reported that a coordinating committee has been established regarding GuySuCo’s ‘Sustainable and Resilient Communities Programme’ and ‘Alternative Livelihoods Initiative’. For the GAWU, the…
Police to question son about father’s murder; family in disbelief
The Police are making arrangements to interrogate the son of Saeed ‘Saho’ Hamid, the 56-year-old businessman, whose charred remains were found buried behind a temple in D’ Edward Village, West Coast Berbice. June 20.
The son, Asif Hamid,…