Court date set for ruling in case to drop murder charge against Marcus Bisram
High Court Judge Gino Persaud on Monday reserved October 30, 2017, for a ruling on whether he will issue an order prohibiting the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) from holding to the charge of murder against the young, flambouyant…
Guyanese man accused of shipping barrel with high powered guns, ammo
After months of investigations into the discovery of two high powered guns stashed inside motorcycle parts in a barrel, which was shipped from Brooklyn, New York, a 45-year-old man was charged on Monday, October 9.
Dwayne Phillip of…
Dynamic to refund passengers as it exits local market
Dynamic International Airways has assured that passengers who would have booked flights with the airline after October 03, 2017 will receive their refunds.
In a statement, Chief Executive Officer of the Airline, Ray Lawlor said: “we ask…
Finance Minister frustrated with sloppy works of local contractors, wants Int’l exposure
By Devina Samaroo
Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan on Monday vented his frustration at the spate of sloppy works being done by local contractors, taking a swing at projects such as the East Bank Highway expansion and the Kato…
Gold export earnings top US$603M
The Ministry of Natural Resources has recorded an increase in export earnings for the period January to September 2017.
In a statement today, the Ministry said gold declarations as at September 29, 2017, stand at 475,202 ounces. Small…
Duo accused of stealing $25M in items from ‘Chicka D’
Two men, who allegedly broke into the Chicka D restaurant on Vlissengen Road, Georgetown and reportedly stole over $25M in items were remanded to prison on Monday by Magistrate Judy Latchman.
Shawn Clark, 45 and Gary Grant, 41, appeared…
No new taxes for Budget 2018, education tax being reviewed
As budget consultations continue, Minister of Finance Winston Jordan promised that there will be no new taxes for 2018 and that the 14% Value Added Tax (VAT) on private education will be reviewed.
“There will be no new taxes in upcoming…
Tumeric Factory commissioned in Region One
Communities in Region One were given a push towards agro-processing on a large scale basis with the commissioning of a Tumeric Factory at the weekend.
The event was hosted as part of ‘Agriculture Month’ calendar of activities. Chief…
Armed bandits attack couple, hijack car
A couple was Sunday night attacked and robbed by three armed bandits in front of their home located on the Grove Public Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
According to Nikeita Khan, she and her husband were heading home when the gunmen…
Win for Upper Corentyne; West Demerara, Lower Corentyne play to draw
Upper Corentyne defeated East Bank by 87 runs, while Lower Corentyne and West Demerara played to a draw on Sunday when the sixth round of the Jaguars Franchise League continued. In the other game, which is scheduled to finish on Monday,…