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CRIME

CANU seizes over 13 kilos of ganja, cocaine in Lethem raids; 3 arrested

May 14, 2025 Editor 0

Agents from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) seized more than 13 kilograms of cannabis and a quantity of cocaine from several locations in Tabatinga, Lethem, Central Rupununi. According to CANU’s press release, the first two operations took place on May 12, 2025. Officers acting on intelligence raided two separate premises in Tabatinga. The first bust […]

POLITICS

North Rupununi Toshaos Deny Entry to Mohamed Over Corruption Allegations and Sanctions

May 13, 2025 Editor 0

Toshaos from North Rupununi villages in Region Nine (Upper Takutu—Upper Essequibo) denied permission for U.S.-sanctioned businessman Azzrudin Mohamed to visit their communities. This decision came after Charles Sugrim, a representative of Team Mohamed, made a formal request regarding a proposed visit to the villages. See the letter below: Regarding the subject matter, we the undersigned […]

POLITICS

Guyana, China commit to deepening bilateral co-operation

May 13, 2025 Editor 0

Guyana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hugh Todd and Beijing Foreign Minister, Wang Yi Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Hugh Todd met with China’s Foreign Minister and Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Wang Yi, in Beijing to reaffirm and expand bilateral co-operation between the two countries. Minister Wang highlighted Guyana’s […]

COURT

GRA fails again in attempt to seize Mohamed family’s luxury vehicles amid tax evasion case

May 13, 2025 Editor 0

Businessman Azruddin Mohamed The Full Court of Demerara on Monday refused an application by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to overturn an existing injunction. The injunction prevents the agency from seizing several luxury vehicles belonging to U.S.-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his family, pending the outcome of a tax evasion case against them. The bench […]

COURT

Woman on trial for murder of former reputed husband

May 13, 2025 Editor 0

Thirty-year-old Eva Pearson is currently on trial at the Demerara High Court for the alleged murder of her former reputed husband, 46-year-old Darren Harris. The case is being heard before Justice Jo Ann Barlow and a 12-member jury. During her arraignment, Pearson pleaded not guilty to the capital offence.The charge stems from an incident at […]

ENVIRONMENT

U.S. reviewing Guyana’s bid to lift catfish export ban

May 13, 2025 Editor 0

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service is reviewing Guyana’s most recent submissions as part of ongoing efforts to lift the ban on catfish exports to the U.S. According to U.S. Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot, the Government of Guyana submitted additional documentation within the past month in response to […]

EDUCATION

US Ambassador clarifies visa revocations vs sanctions

May 13, 2025 Editor 0

The United States (US) Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, has explained the differences between visa revocations, cancellations, and sanctions imposed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury. On Monday, while speaking to media workers, Ambassador Theriot said that the two actions differ and seek to dispel concerns […]

COURT

Labourer remanded over murder of “Nastyman”

May 13, 2025 Editor 0

Eubeern Bristol, a 39-year-old labourer, was remanded to prison on Tuesday after being charged with the murder of 44-year-old Leon Fordyce, known as “Nastyman.” The court heard that on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at High Dam, Caracas Village, West Canje Berbice, Bristol, in company with another, murdered Fordyce. Bristol, of Smythfield, New Amsterdam, Berbice, appeared at the […]

CRIME

Decomposed body discovered at Hope Seawalls

May 13, 2025 Editor 0

Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a partially decomposed male body along the Hope Seawalls on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD). According to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), ranks responded to a 911 call around 6:45h on Sunday, where it was reported that a motionless body was seen at the shoreline. […]

GPHC honours 56 nurses for International Nurses Day 2025

May 13, 2025 Editor 0

Fifty-six nurses were honoured by the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Sunday in recognition of International Nurses Day 2025, observed this year under the theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies.” The ceremony, which began slightly behind schedule at the hospital’s East Street compound, celebrated the resilience and dedication of nurses […]

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