Guyana News

Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry remanded two men charged with possession of narcotics when they yesterday appeared before her in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Police say they are investigating the murder of a 22-year-old miner that took place yesterday at Baramita, North West District.

The police say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an unidentified man who was taken to the Mahdia Hospital at about 0015h yesterday with a wound to his head.

The police say they are probing the murder of miner Johanna Baird, 22 years of Baramita, NWD, which occurred at about 0100h today at Baramita.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Pakistan’s former Test cricket  captain found himself accused of spot-fixing only after a former  agent and friend “grossly abused” his trust, a court heard today.

A fire of unknown origin this morning gutted a Subryanville house, leaving in its wake an estimated $30 million in damage.

(Jamaica Observer) Businessman and owner of BJ Hannah, Joseph Hannah, was shot dead as he left his Retirement Crescent business yesterday.

(Jamaica Observer) Dr  Aggrey Irons, the president of the Medical Association of Jamaica, believes many Jamaicans are suffering from mental illnesses brought on by the country’s high crime rate.

(De Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO – After a boating accident on the Suriname River yesterday evening, four people reportedly died and two were seriously wounded. 

(Trinidad Guardian) Just days before she is due to fly out to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth, Australia, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has come under fire for insisting that a report recommending major reforms to the 54-nation organisation be kept secret.

(Trinidad Express) Residents of parts of East and Central Trinidad, already suffering after weekend floods, braced for more rainfall today, with scattered showers and thunder showers expected to add to an already frustrating situation.

PPP/C presidential candidate Donald Ramotar last night announced that Samuel Archibald Hinds has agreed to return as the prime ministerial candidate  for the PPP/C at the November 28 2011 general and regional elections.

Several Essequibo Coast residents have expressed concern about a section of the troubled multi-million dollar stelling at Good Hope on the Essequibo Coast which has been deteriorating for several weeks.

At least 32 forestry groups are expected to benefit from the US$40,000 wood-drying kiln which was commissioned in Linden yesterday.

Guyanese doctor Linden Lord who was shot in Jamaica on Friday is in a stable condition and according to reports from the island he had been receiving threats.

The police yesterday said that they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 2110h on

Four months after the lifeless body of physically-challenged Abdul Azeem Haniff was found stuffed in his Mon Repos septic tank, the case has gone cold but  remains open as the police have received information that he was linked to stolen property.

Alliance For Change (AFC) Presidential Candidate, Khemraj Ramjattan says he has received no response yet from Moses Nagamootoo on overtures for him to join the party.

An 18-year old man was placed on $100,000 bail after he pleaded not guilty when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Friday to answer the charge of robbery under arms before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.

The Guyana Veterinary Association  has honoured ten of Guyana’s past and present veterinarians who have contributed positively to the profession and left an indelible mark on veterinary practice in Guyana.