PRISON RIOT…URGENT TRAFFIC ADVISORY
As a result of the operation by the Joint Services to contain the situation at the Georgetown Prison, several streets in the area have...
8 prison officers rushed to hospital – as deadly riot continues
At least eight prison officers have been rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) along with a number of inmates since rioting actions...
Schools around Georgetown Prison closed…parents urged to collect children from schools immediately
The public is being advised that schools around the Georgetown Prison and its environs are closed due to the Georgetown Prison unrest.
Parents are advised...
UPDATE: No fatality this morning during Day Two of prison riot – see names...
By Kristen Macklingam
The 17 prisoners who died in yesterday's deadly riot have been identified as Andrew Philander, Sherwin Trotman, Latchman Partap, Aaron Eastman, Randolph...
Prison riot continues – as inmates threaten to ‘blow up’ Camp Street jail
In the wake of a rapidly deteriorating situation at the Camp Street Prison, inmates erupted in yet another unrest early this morning. This follows...
Annandale shooting: Accused denies involvement…Jury to deliver verdict tomorrow
Osamo Stevens, who is on trial for attempted murder, today led his defence during which he vehemently denied being involved in the shooting, and...
Lawyer charged with causing death by dangerous driving…granted $250,000 bail
Attorney-at-Law, Keisha Chase today made her appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan on a charge of causing death by...
Rodney Report: PPP/C urges President Granger to “stop talking and start acting”
President David Granger has promised to officially release the findings of the Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry (CoI) as soon as Cabinet members complete...
Granger orders immediate investigation into Prison disturbances – expresses sympathy to affected families
President David Granger and the Government of Guyana extend deepest sympathy to the families and other relatives of the 16 prisoners who perished during...