Man granted bail for alleged rape of girl
Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan on Tuesday released Joel Patterson on $120,000 bail for the rape of a 12-year-old girl.
The matter was held in-camera and was adjourned until October 30, 2017.
According to reports, the incident occurred…
GCAA issues guidelines for drone users
Drone operators are being asked not to fly the aerial devices near airports or at nights in low visibility conditions, according to the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
GCCA, in a statement, said it has noted an increase in the…
Dominica Minister says Caribbean can learn from its rebuilding efforts
By Devina Samaroo
Still recovering from the destruction caused by Tropical Storm Erika two years ago, the small island of Dominica was hit by Hurricane Maria – a category five storm about a month ago.
The country’s entire…
Father wants justice for son who was brutally murdered
By Royan Abrams
Relatives of a Corentyne labourer who was brutally killed allegedly by six men are calling for justice and the swift apprehension of three other men who are accused of the crime.
On July 23, 2017, 24-year-old Cheddie…
Power outage for parts of Georgetown, East Coast, Berbice until 17:00hrs
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has advised that parts of Georgetown, the East Coast of Demerara and the East Bank of Berbice will be without electricity up until 17:00hrs today.
The company in a public advisory gave a list of over…
Kitty man charged with murder of ‘Saga’, jailed on marijuana charge
A 26-year-old man was remanded to prison on Tuesday for the murder of 64-year-old Godfrey Scipio called 'Saga' - a popular D’Urban Street, Georgetown businessman who was killed during a robbery on October 12, 2017, in Kitty, Georgetown.…
Traffic Chief, ‘C’ Division Commander proceed on leave
The Guyana Police Force has announced that as of Tuesday, October 17, 2017, Commander of ‘C’ Division (East Coast Demerara), Senior Superintendent Calvin Brutus and Traffic Chief, Superintendent Dion Moore have proceeded on their Annual…
Paddy price up to $3,300 per bag for 2017 second crop
Farmers are expected to be paid $2,089 to $3,300 per bag of paddy for the 2017 second crop—an increase from the first crop price. This is according to the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) which credited the availability of new markets,…
PAN AM HOCKEY: Guyana’s Women fall twice, but Men prevail
By Treiston Joseph
After their tough 4-3 loss to Uruguay on Monday morning, the Guyanese ladies had a second crack at winning, but could not overcome the strength of Argentina on Monday afternoon when the Indoor Hockey Pan American Cup…
South American 10k set for November 5 in Guyana
By Treiston Joseph
The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) will once again play host to the second leg of the South American 10k that is scheduled for November 5.
At the press conference held on Monday, President of the AAG,…