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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Special unit for Rape, Domestic Violence victims to be established

– As reports of rape and domestic violence continue to plague the country, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security intends to...

Police captures murder suspect en- route to Suriname

– The suspect in the murder of Carlissa Matthews was arrested by the police at about 08:00hrs on Thursday (January 2) Springlands, Corentyne. The...

Man arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm

– Police on Tuesday (December 31) arrested a man at Arimu Cuyuni for having in his possession an unlicensed firearm. According to police at...

Georgetown girl murdered by lover on old year’s night

 – A girl’s life was sniffed out mere moments before ushering in the New Year (2014). Police say they are investigating the murder of 20...

Brazilian Nationals found dead may have been murdered

- Post Mortem Examinations were performed by Dr. Nehaul Singh on the bodies of Brazilian Nationals Joao Veloza Nascimento and his wife Eoldene...

Man who allegedly stole Cell Phone to help sick son remanded to prison

- Jamal Younge was refused bail by Magistrate Faith McGusty on a larceny offence. The 23 – year - old defendant pleaded not...

GUYTRAC employee charged with robbery

- A 23 – year - old labourer from GUYTRAC was remanded to prison for the offense of robbery with aggravation. Chavez Alves of...

19 – Year – old Labourer accused of snatching gold chain granted bail

- Nineteen – year – old Shermon Hinds of Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara was placed on $80,000 bail today, December 31 by Magistrate...

Driver escapes death as car crashes into GPL pole

– The driver of a white RUNX – PPP 2250 – is lucky to be alive, after he crashed into a pole belonging...

Seven fishermen feared drowned

– The families some seven fishermen are hoping to see them alive once again following conflicting reports that they might have drown. The seven...

Recent Articles

Miss Irene turns 100

      'Miss Irene' was born 100 years ago, on November 18, 1924.   As a child, she was Irene Douglas D’Souza but became Irene Douglas D’Souza-Plass when...

Sugar worker killed in Corentyne highway crash

          A weeder attached to Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) Albion Estate passed away on Monday afternoon after being hit by a car traveling along the...

Corentyne farmer dies after being beaten by friend

A Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) farmer died on Saturday, one day after being hit in the head by a friend with whom...

Kingston Wharf temporarily closed to ease traffic during Modi’s visit

              The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has announced the temporary closure of the Kingston Wharf Facility at Battery Road, Georgetown from Monday, November 18, 2024,...

Wages increase for sugar workers as GAWU, GuySuCo negotiation underway

Sugar workers from across the country will soon benefit from improved wages among other benefits. These perks for sugar workers were revealed by President...

Brava announces new solutions for Small and Medium Size Businesses

Georgetown, Guyana. November 18, 2024 — Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Guyana are set to benefit from new offerings as Brava introduces its...

‘Wish Upon a Star’ initiative launched

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Sunday launched its annual ‘Wish Upon a Star’ initiative at the Georgetown Cricket Club. The Christmas...

Ituni road network to be upgraded to concrete

The Ituni road network in Region Ten will undergo a significant transformation, with its sand roads being upgraded to rigid concrete pavement, benefitting thousands...

Embattled ACP Brutus faces 201 new charges

On Monday, Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus appeared in the Georgetown Magistrate Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, to answer to 201...

Bureau of Statistics conducting Labour Force Survey

The Bureau of Statistics has recommenced the Guyana Labour Force Survey (GLFS), a quarterly household survey which provides key insights into the country’s labour...