Eccles building on fire
A fire of so far unknown origin on Tuesday afternoon destroyed a building at Lot 70 Industrial Site, Eccles East Bank Demerara.
The fire started...
Venezuelan nationals remanded for stabbing policeman at Stabroek Market
Four Venezuelan nationals were today remanded to prison after appearing at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court before Magistrate Fabayo Azore, jointly charged with attempted murder.
The...
Soldier remanded on attempted murder charge
Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Corporal Philon Edwards was today remanded to prison on an attempted murder charge when he appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabier...
Businesswoman, facing 68 fraud charges, placed on $20.4M bail
Omeca Primo, owner of Primo’s Imports and Taxi Service, was placed on $20.4 million bail today after appearing before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty...
Venezuelan woman slapped with 3 Trafficking In Person charges
Andreina Jimenez, a 27-year-old Venezuelan female of Lot 91 Robb Street, Georgetown, was arrested and subsequently charged today with three counts of Trafficking in...
Pensioner killed in early morning accident on EBD road
Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 06:19hrs this morning (Monday, 25th November 2024), on the Western Carriageway of Peters Hall...
Over 1300 traffic cases recorded in two days
The Guyana Police Force's Traffic Department has embarked on an aggressive Enforcement Exercise and over the last two days, made out some 1,353 cases...
G/town businessman nabbed with illegal gun, ammo
At about 03:15 hrsh today, acting on information received, a Police team led by an Assistant Superintendent proceeded to Middleton Street, Campbellville, Georgetown in...
Teen shot in leg at Sophia
Police are investigating an alleged shooting incident committed on a 17-year-old Labourer from 'B' Field Sophia which occurred at about 02:30h today at A'...
Venezuelan nationals arrested for attacking, stabbing cop at Stabroek Market
A Police Constable stationed at Brickdam Station and attached to the Criminal Investigation Department was attacked, stabbed and injured at about 23:45h on Saturday...
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Essequibo labourer to face High Court trial for attempted murder
Joel Benjamin, a 37-year-old labourer of Lot 167 Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, is expected to face a judge and jury for an attempted murder incident.
Benjamin...
Top Cop promotes 7 ranks from Region 10 ‘on the spot’
Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken, promoted seven ranks on the spot' during a visit to Regional Police Division #10 on Tuesday.
The newly promoted officers...
Sod turned for Guyana’s first School for the Deaf
In its unwavering commitment to inclusive education and the development of all learners, the Ministry of Education today took a historic step in Guyana’s...
Man jailed two months for harming mother
Kishawn Nauth, a 26-year-old labourer of Lot 25 Bush Lot, Essequibo Coast, was today sentenced to two months imprisonment for injuring his mother.
Nauth was...
Essequibo man on $300k bail for rape charge
Gopaul Shawn Baljodha, a 46-year-old labourer of Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, has been placed on bail after being arraigned on a rape charge.
Baljodha...
1.7 million tonnes of bauxite produced in 2024
Guyana’s bauxite industry is experiencing a significant resurgence. The 1.7 million tonnes of bauxite that was produced in 2024 represents a 225 per cent...
Nearly US$1B earned from gold in 2024 as large-scale producers restart, expand operations
Guyana recorded a sizeable increase in gold production last year, with Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat revealing that gold brought in earnings to...
Guyana to get first mental health court this year – Chancellor
Guyana’s judiciary is set to launch its first-ever Mental Health Court this year, marking a major step in improving access to justice.
At the ceremonial...
Guyana tapping into Indian experts to strengthen forensic capabilities
As the Government of Guyana works to improve the investigative capabilities of the Guyana Police Force, it will be turning to India for forensic...
Dorcas Club Nursery School pupils relocated from “unsafe” building
See below for a statement from the Education Ministry on the relocation of Dorcas Club Nursery School pupils:
January 14, 2025 – Following the discovery...