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CRIME

Litchfield man killed, brother escapes attack over old grievance

July 4, 2025 Editor 0

An 18-year-old man from Litchfield, West Coast Berbice, was killed while his younger brother narrowly escaped an attack by a group of men on Thursday night. The deceased, Jerry Gordon, resided at Lot 68 Litchfield, West Coast Berbice. His 16-year-old brother recounted to reporters that he was riding as a pillion passenger on his brother’s […]

COURT

Man accused of killing neighbour over cigarettes pleads not guilty

July 4, 2025 Editor 0

Devon Boucher was formally arraigned on Monday before Justice Simone Morris at the Demerara High Court for the 2021 murder of his neighbour, 30-year-old Clifton Bhagwandat. The alleged motive behind the killing was a dispute over Bhagwandat’s refusal to sell Boucher a pack of cigarettes. The incident reportedly occurred on February 25, 2021, at Chateau […]

COURT

Mother of two granted $45,000 bail for threats, assault at police station

July 4, 2025 Editor 0

A 26-year-old Lamaha Gardens, Georgetown woman was on Wednesday granted $45,000 bail after being charged with using threatening language, assault, and disorderly behaviour, allegedly committed at the Brickdam Police Station last week. Johanna Lawson, of Lot 306 Coma Street, Lamaha Gardens, appeared before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where she denied […]

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EDUCATION

New ‘bigger and better’ Christ Church Secondary School commissioned

July 4, 2025 Editor 0

Two years after the devastating fire that destroyed the Christ Church Secondary School, President Dr. Irfaan Ali officially commissioned a brand-new $940.7 million facility on the same site at Middle and Camp Streets. The newly constructed school is designed to serve over 500 students and features 20 classrooms, eight state-of-the-art laboratories, including science, IT, and […]

Regional News

Man remanded over death of Guyanese teenager in Antigua

July 3, 2025 Editor 0

Antigua Newsroom – A 24-year-old man has been remanded to prison in Antigua and Barbuda in connection with the death of a young woman from Guyana. Victor Ince of Lightfoot West appeared before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel on Wednesday to answer charges of unlawful confinement and killing in the death of 19-year-old Joyleen Abraham. The incident […]

POLITICS

ANUG hit with another resignation as Althia King walks away

July 3, 2025 Editor 0

Althia King, who the A New and United Guyana (ANUG) had elected to represent them in Parliament, has resigned, just days after two co-founders exited the party. In a Facebook post, King said, “As of July 1st, I officially resigned from A New and United Guyana (ANUG).” King was unable to take up the seat […]

BUSINESS

GNBS records surge in certifications in second quarter of 2025

July 3, 2025 Editor 0

A growing number of Guyanese businesses are stepping up to meet National Standards. In line with the Government of Guyana’s call for greater conformance to Standards and Certification, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has recorded a significant increase in business certifications during the second quarter of 2025. This trend reflects a growing movement […]

Agriculture

Blairmont estate factory workers strike for payment over lost workdays during 2025 first crop

July 3, 2025 Editor 0

Scores of factory workers at the Blairmont Sugar Estate in West Bank Berbice, Region Five, have gone on strike, demanding compensation for days they were unable to work during the first crop of 2025. The strike began on Monday and is expected to continue throughout the coming week. In an interview with reporters on Thursday, […]

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POLITICS

47% of 50,000 house lots went to women, 90% to low-income families

July 3, 2025 Editor 0

The government has exceeded its target to deliver 50,000 house lots promised in its 2020 manifesto, with single women, young people, and low-income families among the main beneficiaries. Of the total allocations, 47 per cent have gone to single women, and 54 per cent have been granted to young Guyanese aged 21 to 35, providing […]

OIL & GAS

Gov’t confirms 20% relinquishment of Stabroek Block by ExxonMobil

July 3, 2025 Editor 0

The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), has confirmed that the 20 per cent relinquishment of the Stabroek Block by the operator, ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), has been completed. Following a thorough review process conducted jointly with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), the government has approved the relinquishment of […]

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