Guyana News

A Kitty bus driver, who was brought to a city court by his wife for allegedly pulling a gun on her and threatening to end her life, was yesterday granted $20,000 bail after he denied the charge.

Two men were yesterday refused bail and remanded to prison after being accused of trafficking ganja in the interior.

The trial of the three accused in the Ramada Princess casino robbery was yesterday put on hold at the request of the lawyer for one of the men.

The role of robotics in an evolving world—particularly in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture and governance—was highlighted yesterday at Guyana’s first ever robotics camp, held at the Saint Rose’s High School.

Rehabilitation of the North #1 well, located in South Ruimveldt Park, has left several streets in the area flooded, with Kaikan Street and Well Road being the most severely affected.

After expressing concerns about the overlooking of local contractors and the lack of consultations, the General Contractors Association of Guyana (GCAG) yesterday said it has met with a key minister and is encouraged by the efforts made by the administration to address their issues.

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) Board has recommended that Matron Collene Hicks be sent on administrative leave to facilitate a probe into allegations against her.

The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) has lauded the role played by the late Bishop Randolph George in fighting oppression.

Volunteer Youth Corps (VYC) is recruiting participants for a four-week programme intended to empower women by fostering their confidence in saving money and business management.

The dredge, Steve N is back in service after being repaired by the Guyana National Industrial Corporation (GNIC).

The stepfather of the three minor girls, who were found sleeping on the seawall at Berbice early last Thursday morning, was yesterday charged with engaging in sexual activity with the eldest child, who is 10.

First Lady, Sandra Granger on Monday met with Caribbean Airlines’ new Chief Executive Officer, Tyrone Tang and South American Manager, Carl Stuart.

A clothes vendor yesterday denied a charge that he stole foreign and local currency from his business partner.

Two men were yesterday brought before a city court to answer a charge that they broke and entered the offices of P &P Insurance Brokers and Consultants.

A Palmyra Village, East Canje, Berbice family was beaten and robbed on Wednesday evening, when armed bandits invaded their home.

A bicycle repair man was yesterday remanded to prison on an armed robbery charge.

NORTH SOUND, Antigua, CMC – Captain Virat Kohli produced a sublime exhibition of batting to carve out his 12th Test hundred and first against West Indies, as India dominated the opening day of the first Test here yesterday.

The inquiry into corruption allegations against the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), which were made by self-confessed drug dealer Barry Dataram, found that they had no merit but was helpful in identifying areas within the drug fighting structure which needed attention, President David Granger disclosed today.

The Guyana Police Force is investigating the murder of Euscaue Williams, 70 years, a pensioner, of Crane Housing Scheme, WCD, which occurred about 1030h.

Guyana should remove the death penalty from its terrorism legislation and all other parts of the law books, former UN Commissioner on Human Rights Navi Pillay said yesterday, arguing that its retention goes against international humanitarian law.