Guyana News

The Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) probe into claims by People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) MP Nigel Dharamlall that a resident of Yupukari, Region 9 was tortured during investigations of an unauthorised Cessna plane there, found the allegations to be false.

Two armed bandits barged into the Digicel store at Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara around midday on Monday and carted off a quantity of cell phones and cash while terrorising staff and customers.

Kevin Garraway, the man who police said had confessed to a murder at Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, has been charged with the crime.

The Minister of Natural Resources has formally ordered the reactivation of the mining licence of Romanex Guyana Exploration Ltd, paving the way for that company to undertake exploration and mining in the Marudi Mountain area of Mining District No.

The family of Abeka Trotman, the four-year-old who died in an accident on Sheriff Street just over two weeks ago, say they are being kept in the dark on the investigation.

A 20-year-old man was on Monday remanded to prison after a city court heard that two laptops, which he is accused of stealing, were both recovered at his home.

Twenty four organisations received financial aid and stationery when the Massy Group of Companies hosted its annual presentation ceremony at Massy Staff facilities at Ruimveldt on Friday.

Scotiabank’s Robb Street branch on Friday launched its 15th annual cake sale fundraiser to aid in breast cancer prevention and treatment programmes.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Pakistan defeated West Indies by eight wickets in the third Twenty20 International of the three-match series at Sheikh Zayed Stadium here Tuesday.

Self-confessed drug lord Barry Dataram was today found guilty of the possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, while his three co-accused, including his common-law wife, were found not guilty.

Following serious complaints by staff, including of interference and verbal abuse, the Board of the Guyana Water Inc (GWI) has launched an investigation into the actions of the corporation’s Chief Executive Officer Dr Richard Van West-Charles even as a Cabinet sub-committee is slated to meet with him and Board Chairman Nigel Hinds early next month.

A young man was shot dead early yesterday morning while his friend was injured after an argument ended in gunfire in front of the Rio Inn Nightclub in Queenstown.

Communities Minister Ronald Bulkan says Town Clerk Royston King “acted outside of his authority” when he directed the removal of vendors from Robb Street, Bourda without the approval of the City Council and the Mayor’s subsequent defence of his action was not in keeping with the law.

A minibus conductor is dead and 11 persons are injured after the bus they were travelling in was involved in an accident along the Nismes Public Road, West Bank Demerara last evening.

A 14-year-old boy is now dead and a man injured after a freak accident at Abary Creek.

The claim by police ranks that there are no vehicles available to respond to the reports of crime is unfortunate and unacceptable, according to acting Police Commissioner David Ramnarine, who is urging members of the public to report such cases to the force.

An East Coast Demerara spray painter drowned on Sunday around 3 pm during an outing at St Cuthbert’s Mission, Mahaica River Dead is 23-year-old Devindra ‘Orvin’ Tiwari of 137 X, Good Hope.

The knife-wielding relative of a Freeburg Secondary School student was yesterday arrested after he chased down and wounded another student in the school’s compound following an altercation.

Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Guyana National Newspapers Limited Jean La Rose has resigned with effect from October 1, citing conflicts with time for community and human rights work.

The commencement of the trial of former public service minister Dr Jennifer Westford and ex-ministry personnel officer Margaret Cummings, who are charged with forgery and the attempted larceny of state vehicles, has been delayed until next year as a decision on the case in the High Court is being awaited.