3 – year – old drowns during creek outing
The body of three-year-old Doukuan Edwards of Industry, East Coast Demerara, was found in the creek at Marudi, Soesdyke/Linden Highway at about 09:00h today,...
Elderly man chopped to death
The police are investigating the suspected murder of Sukdeo Singh, 86 years, of New Hope, East Bank Demerara, whose body was found under a...
Supermarket Supervisor shot, robbed of $400,000
Supervisor of the Johnny P Supermarket on Aubrey Barker Street, Georgetown was shot and robbed by a lone gunman last night, Wednesday July 31.
According...
Fire Officer dies in Berbice road accident
Senior Fire Officer, Linden Mc Calmon, who was attached to the Fire Station in Georgetown, died early this morning, Thursday August 1 in an...
Miner crushed to death
The police have confirmed that 67 – year – old Alexander Murray was pinned by an excavator, which toppled while in operation at Pamela...
Man hacks children to death, chops wife
A father hacked his two children to death this evening at Zeelugt Squatting area, East Bank Essequibo, while his wife is nursing injuries.
According to...
Man sentenced to six months in jail for assaulting wife
Thirty - Seven - year old Mark Singh of Regent Street Bourda appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman to answer two counts of common assault...
Taxi driver charged with fraud
A taxi driver was placed on $750,000 bail when he appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore charged with fraud.
Thirty – year – old Cecil Davis...
Elderly man found dead on Linden roadway
The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Terry Inverary, 65 years, of Silvertown, Wismar, whose body was found on the roadway...
Fire Truck crashes in Diamond
A fire truck this afternoon, Wednesday July 31, ended up on its side following an accident in Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara.
It is...
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Letter: What is wrong with having classes under the cashew tree?
Dear Editor,
The listening and grounding walkabout seems focused on the hinterland. With the stiflingly hot weather, what is wrong with classes being held outdoors,...
UG, Massy ink agreement to enhance student development & innovation
The University of Guyana (UG) and Massy (Guyana) Ltd., on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at providing UG...
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Govt to appeal timeline for payments to Peter’s Hall residents
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According to a...
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Contract to be awarded this year for seismic survey offshore Guyana
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