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‘Much more could be achieved’ – Fmr. Indigenous Affairs Minister endorses Pres. Ali

Prominent indigenous leader and former Vice President under the previous A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) Coalition, Sydney Allicock, has thrown his support behind President Dr. Irfaan Ali, noting that much more could be achieved with him at the helm of Guyana. Reflecting on his time as a member of […]

Armed bandit arrested minutes after robbing G/Town snackette

An armed robbery at Kent Snackette/Cheese Please Stand at Cornhill Street in Georgetown ended swiftly Monday night when police apprehended the suspect just minutes after the crime was committed. The Guyana Police Force (GPF) reported that the robbery occurred at about 23:15 hours. According to the Police, Dwayne John, 40, of Lot 56 Bent Street, […]

Chef shot during armed home invasion in South Ruimveldt

Carlos Conyern, a 24-year-old chef, was shot during a home invasion early Tuesday morning on Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown. According to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), the incident occurred around 03:30 hrs when Conyern was reportedly confronted in his bed by two masked intruders, one of whom was armed with a handgun.  The […]

Pregnant woman accused in $13M land fraud released on $950,000 bail

A pregnant mother of two was released on $950,000 bail on Tuesday after being charged with five offences linked to an alleged $13 million land scam and the use of forged national documents. Odessa McDonald-Moses, 33, stood before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where she pleaded not guilty to the charges […]

Guyanese urged to obey U.S. immigration laws amid tighter enforcement

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued an urgent advisory to all Guyanese, warning of strict enforcement measures and potential legal consequences for individuals attempting to enter or remain in the United States unlawfully. The advisory followed an official diplomatic note from the Government of the United States. The advisory, released on […]

Berbice snow cone vendor remanded for trafficking ganja

A 59-year-old snow cone vendor was remanded to prison on Tuesday after being charged with trafficking 262 grams of cannabis. Claud Cole of Lot 17 Belladrum Village, West Coast Berbice, appeared at the Fort Wellington Magistrates Court before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir. During the court proceedings, the prosecution objected to bail, and Magistrate Mohabir granted the […]

Nandlall rejects Hughes’ GECOM claims, slams AFC’s “blatant inconsistencies”  

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, S.C., has rejected claims by Alliance for Change (AFC) Leader Nigel Hughes that he serves as the legal advisor to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), describing the allegations as “false, misleading, and politically motivated.” During his weekly programme “Issues In The News,” Nandlall clarified that while […]

President to launch new tech programme to combat violence against women

The government is preparing to roll out a major technology-driven initiative aimed at tackling violence against women, a persistent and deeply rooted issue in the country. President Dr. Irfaan Ali made the announcement during his keynote address at the third graduation ceremony of the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), which was held on Monday […]

Lethem duo granted bail on cocaine trafficking charge

Two men accused of drug trafficking were granted bail when they appeared at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court on Friday. Frederick Garraway, of Lot 6 Tabatinga, Lethem, and Laurence France, of Lot 594 Culvert City, Central Rupununi, were jointly charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. The charge alleges that on May 30, […]

Gov’t plans medical tourism hospital and poison control centre in Silica City

The government has confirmed receipt of a proposal to establish a Poison Control Centre and a world-class hospital focused on medical tourism in Silica City.  President Dr. Irfaan Ali made the announcement during his feature address at the commissioning of the new $6.6 billion Diamond Regional Hospital on Sunday. “We are not only concerned about […]