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TRAGEDY

Subcontractor dies after contact with live GPL network during Sophia pipe-laying works

A subcontractor working with China Railway First Group died early Friday morning after coming into contact with a live section of Guyana…

1 minute ago · Staff Reporter

CRIME

Gov’t warns against setting forest fires amid alarming increase in outbreaks

An alarming increase in fires across hinterland and urban communities has prompted the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Guyana Forestry Commission…

13 minutes ago · Staff Reporter

COURT

Daniel Seeram appeals conviction for assaulting ex-wife, alleges ‘substantial miscarriage of justice’

The Court of Appeal is being asked to overturn National Border Patrol Director Daniel Seeram’s conviction for assaulting his former wife and…

22 hours ago · Staff Reporter

Agriculture

Gov’t in talks with banks for cheaper agriculture loans

Farmers could benefit from lower borrowing costs as Government negotiates with commercial banks on incentives to support the expansion of agricultural production,…

23 hours ago · Staff Reporter

FINANCE

Guyana’s carbon credits gain foothold in international aviation market -IMF

Guyana’s forest carbon credits are positioning the country to earn revenue from the international aviation market, with approximately 32 million credits issued…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter

CRIME

TWO REMANDED OVER $9.3M ARMED ROBBERY AT CANJE BEVERAGE DEPOT

Two men accused of carrying out an armed robbery at a beverage depot in East Canje, Berbice, during which a businessman reportedly…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter

CRIME

TWO CORRENTYNE MEN REMANDED ON FIREARM, AMMUNITION AND DRUG CHARGES

Two 19-year-old men from Corentyne, Berbice, have been remanded to prison after appearing before the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court to answer charges…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter

CRIME

TWO MEN REMANDED TO PRISON FOR ALLEGED ARMED ROBBERY AT EAST CANJE

Two men were remanded to prison on Thursday after appearing before the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court to answer a charge of robbery…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter

CRIME

MINER ON $1.5M BAIL IN NARCOTICS CASE; MATTER ADJOURNED TO OCTOBER 28

Onai Nassy, a 44-year-old miner of Norton Street, Lodge, Georgetown, was granted bail in the sum of $1.5 million when he returned…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter

CRIME

ONE SUSPECT SHOT DURING ALLEGED ARMED ROBBERY AT ECCLES; ACCOMPLICE ESCAPES

Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery at Eccles, East Bank Demerara, on Wednesday evening, during which one suspect was injured by…

1 day ago · Staff Reporter