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Devastating Puruni fire started at gas station – Fire Service confirmsThe fire broke out last Wednesday in the Miners Choice area of Puruni Landing started at a gas station, affecting…
Murdered fisherman had long-standing grievance with suspectThe 22-year-old fisherman who was fatally stabbed by his brother-in-law was the victim of a long-standing grievance between the two…
Unlawful arrests and intimidation by Police remain issues, says Complaints Authority ChairFor the year 2023, the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) received a total of 194 complaints levelled against ranks of the…
Two arrested after 1 kilogram of marijuana found at Grove housePolice have arrested two men following the discovery of 1.05 kilograms of marijuana in their Grove Squatting Area, East Bank…
Accident claims life of 85-year-old at Le RessouvenirPolice are currently investigating a fatal road accident that occurred Friday morning at around 08:30 hrs on Le Ressouvenir Public…
Venezuela national dies after driver, 19, fails to stop at Camp & Lamaha intersectionA fatal accident on Thursday night at the intersection of Camp and Lamaha Streets in Georgetown has left one person…
Seven men jointly charged, granted $500K bail each for abduction of Joshua DavidBy Sharda Bacchus Seven men, who are at the centre of an investigation into the abduction of Joshua David, who…
Corentyne fisherman murdered by brother-in-lawThe police in Berbice are investigating a killing that occurred Thursday night about 21:00 hrs at No.76 Housing Scheme, Upper…
Boy, 5, dies after metal barrel explodes at Prospect A five-year-old boy, Fayyaz, died on Thursday after he was hit by a metal barrel that exploded at his Prospect,…
False claims of kidnapping at Amelia’s Ward Primary School – PolicePolice have confirmed that recent reports of a kidnapping attempt at Amelia’s Ward Primary School are false, following an investigation…
Decomposed body of man found at EcclesThe decomposed body of a man was discovered in a canal at Eccles, East Bank Demerara on Thursday afternoon. Police…
UPDATE: Fire destroys 15 buildings at Puruni Landing, one year after similar incidentA devastating fire broke out on Wednesday at approximately 10:40 hrs, destroying fifteen buildings in Puruni Landing, Region Seven. This…
Two missing, several buildings destroyed as inferno wreaks havoc at PuruniA massive fire broke out around noon on Wednesday at Puruni Landing, Region Seven, destroying several buildings and vehicles. The…
Businessman arrested for discharging loaded firearmMichael Thomas, 50, a businessman of Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara was arrested on Monday night after he discharged a…
Labourer charged with murder of Haslington carpenterA 58-year-old labourer from Enmore Seadam, East Coast Demerara, was arrested and charged with the brutal murder of 47-year-old carpenter…
New Amsterdam man arrested with ganja, police radioA 30-year-old construction worker, Konata Simpson, was arrested on Monday in the Tucberg neighbourhood of New Amsterdam, Berbice after police…
Chinese businessman shot several times during argumentA 50-year-old Chinese businessman is in a serious condition after he was shot multiple times during the wee hours of…
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into utility pole Dennison Edwards, 46, died on Monday after he crashed into a utility pole along the West Canje, Berbice Public Road.…
