Guyana News

…following summit CARICOM and India on Wednesday agreed to ramp up  collaboration on a range of solar energy options which will include  desalination units while agriculture co-operation will encompass climate smart technology and high yielding seeds.

Jamal Forde, a 36-year-old Customs Officer from Providence, East Bank Demerara, who was arrested on 2024-09-03 by police at the Sparendaam Station, was charged  yesterday with exposing his genitals in contravention of the Sexual Offences Act to  a police constable.

Following the armed robbery that took place in Central Rupununi, Region Nine, on November 10, a 28-year-old Brazilian-based Guyanese has been charged and remanded to prison, while the other suspects were detained in Brazil. 

Frederick Singh, a 71-year-old farmer of Agatash Village, Region Seven, who was arrested on November 21, 2024 in connection with three unlicensed shotguns and a quantity of ammunition, yesterday appeared in Court to answer charges.

The police yesterday issued a wanted bulletin for murder accused Carlton Courtland Jones, 29,  who escaped from the Lethem Police Station on Wednesday.

Ramesh Ramdeen, also known as “Braffy,” a 25-year-old fisherman from Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the killing of his fellow villager. 

By Khamisi Slowe Courts Guyana’s Black Friday Sale drew crowds yesterday from all corners of the country to the event which kicked off on Thursday midnight.

Eight contracts were signed  this morning for the waterfront development of Linden and Wismar.

-in address to Parliament By Khadidja Ba In a speech rich with promises of collaboration, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday emphasized New Delhi’s growing partnership with Guyana, particularly in the energy sector.

The government has expressed its displeasure at what it sees as a disinformation campaign orchestrated by the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) regarding the registration process for the $100,000 cash-grant initiative and declared its commitment to protecting the process against fraud and misinformation, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated yesterday.

President Irfaan Ali has directed the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to swiftly implement measures addressing a range of traffic concerns, including speeding trucks, reckless driving, and the unauthorized use of lights on private vehicles.

By Milton Grannum India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday concluded his three-day visit to Guyana with a public engagement session and a vibrant cultural showcase at the National Cultural Centre in Georgetown.

Four persons, including two teenagers, were charged yesterday with the murder of Davanan Hosea, a 40-year-old chainsaw operator, which occurred on 17th November 2024, the police said yesterday in a statement.

A man wanted over a 2023 murder at Granny Landing, Omai Backdam was arrested yesterday at Agatash in Region Seven.

Nigel Abrams, a 32-year-old man from Black Water, North West District, Region One, has been sentenced to life in prison for the killing of his 17-year-old stepson, Daniel Wilson.

Fabian Abraham, a 24-year-old resident of Kanuku Drive, Lethem, Region Nine, has been sentenced to six years in prison for the fatal beating of 48-year-old farmer Leroy Ault.

As Indian Prime Minister  Narendra Modi yesterday wrapped up his visit in Guyana, he and President Irfaan Ali jointly stated that they were pleased with the bilateral commitments made and the pledges for future works.

Ganesh Dhanraj, also known as “Jango,” was found guilty on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, on charges of wounding with intent to commit murder and wounding with intent to maim, disfigure, or disable.

The 2024 European Union (EU)  Delegation Human Rights Award was last evening bestowed on founder of the Youths with Purpose and veteran social worker Maureen Hope who has dedicated 21 years of her life to working to improving the lives and empower the disadvantaged in the Crane, West Coast Demerara area. 

A 12-member jury at the  High Court in Suddie on Wednesday found businessman Rohan Narine, also known as Prem Narine, not guilty of rape.