Guyana records 111 suicides in 2013; Region 6 accounts for 36
– The Guyana Police Force released statistics on Thursday (January 16) which show that Guyana recorded a total of 111 suicides countrywide in...
Bar Association slams Police Force for maladministration; says oversight bodies have failed
- The Guyana Bar Association has condemned all forms of police brutality in light of the alleged attack and egregious violations of the...
56 months jail for cocaine ‘high’ carjacker
- Andrew Taylor was sentenced to 56 months imprisonment by Magistrate Judy Latchman for the offense of robbery with aggravation.
The 35 – year...
Crying cell phone thieves remanded to prison
- Two men charged with robbery underarms were remanded to prison by Magistrate Judy Latchman on Wednesday, January 15.
Trevor Barrow, 21 and Charles...
Police says raped prisoner assaulted ranks; Top Cop knew of assault since December
– In its first official statement on the matter concerning the raped prisoner - Colwyn Harding - the Guyana Police Force on Wednesday,...
GPHC refutes claims of lack of critical medical supplies for raped prisoner
By Kurt Campbell
– Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) Michael Khan during a telephone interview with iNews on...
Brothers charged for clobbering cousin to death in North Rupununi
- Two brothers appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry, charged with the unlawful killing of their cousin.
Phillip Sutheran and Franklin Sutheran were not...
Man remanded for murdering brother during drinking spree
- Alphonso Kaitan on Wednesday, January 15 appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine Beharry, charged with the murder of his brother.
He was not...
Girlfriend of raped prisoner to spend 2 years in jail after stealing TV to...
- The girlfriend of Colwyn Anthony Harding was sentenced to two years imprisonment for selling her grandmother’s television set; the money for which...
Police Constable under close arrest for abusing prisoner with condom laden baton
- While there has been no official word from the Guyana Police Force with respect to the disciplinary action, if any, to be...
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PM Modi arrives in Guyana for historic three-day State visit
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali welcomed the Prime Minister of India, the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, Tuesday night, at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport.
The...
US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect
(CNN) The United States has formally recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the country’s president-elect following the disputed July 28 presidential election, Secretary...
Sheriff St. crash highlights challenge of ensuring compliance with traffic laws – Edghill
Minister of Public Works Statement on the Tragic Accident on Sheriff Street
It is with profound sadness that I address the tragic accident that occurred...
2025 pension books to have new security features
See full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security:
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security wishes to advise the pensioners...
Hetmyer eager to light up GSLT20
Cricket fever is about to ignite in Guyana as local cricketing sensation Shimron Hetmyer gears up to represent the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the...
Colombian cargo airline launches operations in Guyana
Aerosucre S.A., a leading Colombian cargo airline, has announced the launch of scheduled cargo operations in Guyana, offering vital cargo services directly between Colombia,...
Better public transportation system needed in Guyana – Private Sector official
As the country continues to experience significant growth in a number of key sectors and attract more visitors, there is an urgent need for...
Temporary road closures from November 19-21 to facilitate visit of PM Modi
Between November 19-21 there will be temporary road closures to facilitate the visit of the Prime Minister of India.
The following should be noted:
𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡,...
Sheriff Street crash claims life of electrical contractor
Carlton Smartt, a well-known electrical contractor, lost his life this morning in a collision involving two large sand trucks on Sheriff Street, Georgetown.
Eyewitnesses reported...
Health Minister urges men to engage in early screenings
See full statement from the Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony:
Guyana joins the international community to observe International Men’s Day 2024 under the theme:...