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CRIME

Chinese electrician killed in workplace accident at Guyana Manganese Inc.

June 7, 2025 Editor

A Chinese national, Siyuan Chen, lost his life in a workplace accident at Guyana Manganese Incorporated (GMI) in Matthew’s Ridge, Region One, on Thursday. Sheriff News Network was informed that the incident occurred at about 13:45 hours while Chen, an electrician at the facility, was monitoring the conveyor belt system in the wash plant. Preliminary […]

CIOG President calls for unity, compassion & devotion in Eid-ul-Adha message

June 7, 2025 Editor

As-Salaamu Alaikum WaRahmatullahi-WaBarakaatuh. Eid Mubarak! Eid Mubarak! Eid Mubarak! All praise is due to Allah (SWT), the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. Peace and blessings be upon our noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW), his family, his companions, and all those who follow in his footsteps. As we gather to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, I extend warm greetings on […]

COURT

“Headrest” jailed for 10 years for raping 7-year-old boy

June 7, 2025 Editor

The High Court in Demerara on Wednesday sentenced a 24-year-old man to 10 years in prison for the rape of a seven-year-old boy – a ruling that left the child’s mother in tears. Justice Damone Younge handed down the sentence to Shemar Benn, 24, also known as “Headrest” and “Eve Rat,” who admitted to committing […]

POLITICS

“Trust the planner”: Pres. Ali urges faith and gratitude in Eid-ul-Adha message

June 7, 2025 Editor

Read President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s full Eid-ul-Adha message below: Destiny is Written by the One Who Sees What We Cannot I extend heartfelt Eid-ul-Adha greetings to all Guyanese but especially to our Islamic communities here in Guyana and in our diaspora. As we gather to mark this sacred occasion, of Eid-ul-Adha, let us reflect not […]

POLITICS

Norton refuses to condemn WPA’s David Hinds’ racist remarks

June 6, 2025 Editor

Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has made it unequivocally clear that neither he nor the PNC-led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) will be condemning controversial political commentator and Working People’s Alliance (WPA) member Dr. David Hinds for his inflammatory and racially charged statements. Pressed by reporters at a press conference on Friday about whether his […]

COURT

Homeless man accused of cheque forgery remanded to prison

June 6, 2025 Editor

A 24-year-old homeless man who allegedly altered a cheque to inflate its value by $100,000 has been remanded to prison. Romario Benjamin, who has no fixed address, appeared before Senior Magistrate Fabyo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday to answer two forgery-related charges. Police allege that Benjamin forged a Bank of Guyana cheque […]

COURT

‘Monkeyman’ sentenced to four years for $10M burglary

June 6, 2025 Editor

Ralph Pollard, also known as “Monkeyman,” a 29-year-old formerly of Lot 29, Diamond New Housing Scheme, and Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was sentenced to four years in prison on Thursday for theft. Pollard appeared virtually from Lusignan Prison before Magistrate Abigail Gibbs at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded guilty to the charge […]

BUSINESS

President Ali hails role of Chinese community in Guyana’s growth

June 6, 2025 Editor

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has praised the contributions of Chinese nationals to Guyana’s development, calling them a valued part of the country’s progress. He made the remarks Thursday evening during a reception marking 53 years of diplomatic relations between Guyana and China. At the event, President Ali reaffirmed his government’s commitment to building a unified […]

POLITICS

Another GECOM meeting ends in division over prisoners’ voting rights, polling agent concerns

June 5, 2025 Editor

Another meeting of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) concluded with divisions among commissioners, primarily over voting rights for prisoners and arrangements for polling agents. Following the meeting on Thursday, Commissioner Sase Gunraj explained to the media that allowing incarcerated individuals to vote would require legislative changes that are not currently in place. “Voting by persons […]

HEALTH

Health Ministry urges vigilance as WHO flags new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1

June 5, 2025 Editor

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is urging the public to remain vigilant and practice all recommended precautions following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) announcement of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, named NB.1.8.1. The WHO recently classified NB.1.8.1 as a “variant under monitoring” due to a notable global rise in COVID-19 infections, including within the Caribbean region. […]

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