Guyana News

Uriel Mentore, who is accused of being one of the bandits responsible for a spate of armed attacks on supermarkets and gas stations along the East Coast Demerara, was yesterday charged with six counts of armed and attempted robbery, while his girlfriend was accused of receiving stolen goods.

A father and son are hospitalised following a chopping incident on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway which resulted from a misunderstanding between the two.

An amputee, who the police alleged damaged a little over $1 million in items belonging to his common-law wife, was yesterday granted bail after he said his actions were unintended.

Basil Murray, the landlord who was shot on Friday night in Melanie Damishana by his 30-year-old tenant has been discharged from the hospital and placed on bed rest.

Two police officers yesterday testified during the continuation of the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the charge against contractor Robert Benn, who is charged with murdering Colin Perreira and wounding his friend.

The Smith Memorial Congregational Church, which was erected as a tribute to the memory of missionary Rev John Smith who was sentenced to die by hanging for the role he reportedly played in the East Coast Demerara slave rebellion in 1823, celebrates its 173rd anniversary this month.

Two miners were yesterday sentenced to 24 months in jail by a city magistrate for beating a boat operator with a piece of wood after he left them stranded up the Potaro River.

President-elect Donald Trump appears to have very little interest in US-Caribbean relations, according to New York-based Clinical Professor Dr Carla Robbins, who recently said that the continuation of any deals would depend on the foreign affairs team he chooses.

The victim of Sunday evening’s fatal accident which occurred on the Parfait Harmonie Access Road, West Bank Demerara has since been identified as Macessia Henry of Vigilance North, East Coast Demerara.

Patrolling Guyana’s borders to prevent the entry of illegal weapons is a humongous task that Guyana cannot undertake alone, Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan has said, while highlighting the need for additional resources for the construction of police stations and watchtowers.

Yesterday marked the commencement of the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the charge against Reagus Lamazon and Samuel McIntyre, the two men accused of killing taxi driver Orin David.

Relatives of five victims of the 2008 Bartica Massacre yesterday testified about identifying the bodies of their loved ones to pathologist Dr Nehaul Singh, who performed autopsies.

The People’s Progressive Party is concerned that meetings are not being held to discuss matters of strategic importance to the Guyana Elections Commission (Gecom) given that its Chairman Dr Steve Surujbally has proceeded on 90 days leave, after which he will demit office.

In an effort to assist the Guyana Police Force, Chief Executive Officer of Roraima Airways Gerry Gouveia yesterday offered his company’s services for a one-hour aerial patrol every month at no cost.

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has intensified its preparations for its 31st Congress, which will be held in Essequibo from December 16 to 18 under the theme: ‘Strengthen the Party, Defend Democracy, Onward to Victory.’

A man who stole machinery valued $180,000 from his brother to get his attention because he wanted a job was sentenced to community service when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan last week.

The Ministry of Public Infrastructure continues to monitor the erosion of a section of the sea dam in Mahaica and Chief River and Sea Defence Officer Ken vin Samad says it will be addressed next year.

A female who is wanted for questioning in connection with the recent robbery which occurred at the home of Clement Rohee, MP, was arrested about 12: 30h.today

Police today said that a twenty six year old serial robber of 86 Nelson Street, Mocha Arcadia, EBD, who along with an alleged accomplice used a motor cycle to commit a spate of robberies on Gas Stations and Supermarkets on the East Coast of Demerara, was this morning remanded to prison until December 15, 2016, after he was charged with six counts of armed robbery and attempted robbery between October 19 and November 11, 2016, taking away in excess of $3.3 Million dollars in cash and valuables.

Homicide investigators are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a businesswoman and her paramour which occurred yesterday at their business premises located at Ekereku Hill top, Kamarang, police say.