Cop under arrest for death of pedestrian
A Police Constable attached to the Leonora Police Station, West Coast Demerara, Quincy Holder, is under close arrest following the death of a 57-year-old woman whom he struck down on Tuesday morning (August 15) on the Success Public Road,…
Three arrested by narco police following raid
By Leroy Smith
Ranks from the Guyana Police Force narcotics branch arrested three persons this morning following a raid which lasted to just after noon at two houses at Continental Park, East Bank Demerara.
A man, who was assisting…
UK to hire another expert to assist SOCU
By Devina Samaroo
The British High Commission will fund another contract for an advisor to continue the work of assisting the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) in training and capacity building.
The Commission had funded the…
Nandlall files legal action over Granger’s instruction to halt police promotions
Attorney-at-law, Anil Nandlall, on behalf of a private citizen, has filed legal action over President David Granger’s instruction to the Police Service Commission (PSC) to halt promotions in the Guyana Police Force.
The hearing…
Woman found on roadway with marks of violence, dies shortly after
By Leroy Smith
The police in ‘C’ Division are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman, who was found lying on the road at Ogle, East Coast Demerara on Wednesday evening.
She has been identified as 38-year-old…
Prison officer attacked by inmate at New Amsterdam Prison
A prison officer attached to the New Amsterdam Prison was rushed to the New Amsterdam Hospital to seek medical attention after he was attacked by an inmate on Wednesday.
According to information reaching the News Room, at the time of the…
Rose Ramdehol acquires Hero Motorcycle franchise
By Avenash Ramzan
Rose Ramdehol Auto Sales has acquired the Hero Motorcycle Franchise, as part of Hero MotoCorp’s global expansion. Hero MotoCorp is the world's largest manufacturer of two-wheelers, and is based in India.
In 2001, the…
Dawn Hastings unsure of new portfolio
By: Devina Samaroo
Minister within the Ministry of Communities Dawn Hastings – Williams today said she is unsure of what her new responsibilities will be as Minister of the Ministry of Public Affairs – yet another newly created Ministry…
CoI Chairman shoots down Blanhum’s request to challenge Ramnarine
By Leroy Smith
Paul Slowe, who is the Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) set up to investigate the alleged plot to assassinate President David Granger, has denied a request by Crime Chief, Wendell Blanhum to re-appear before the…
4 years jail, $1.2M fine for 5lbs marijuana
A 40-year-old Taxi Driver was sentenced to four years jail and fined $1.2M for the possession of five pounds of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking.
Raymond Peters of Kuru Kururu, East Bank Demerara (EBD), appeared before Magistrate…