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CRIME

East Canje man found dead in a drain

June 15, 2025 Editor

A man was found dead in a drain at Adelphi Village, Region Six, on Saturday morning. The deceased man has been identified as Parsram Shivpersaud, 52, an unemployed resident of Lot 15 Adelphi Settlement, East Canje, Berbice. Shivpersaud, who was known to be a heavy consumer of alcohol, was last seen alive at his sister’s […]

BUSINESS

41 Black Bush Polder residents benefit from ICT training

June 15, 2025 Editor

A total of 41 people graduated from a three-day Information and Communications Technology (ICT) training programme in Black Bush Polder, Corentyne, Berbice, on Saturday. The training was offered through the Office of the Prime Minister’s Industry and Innovation Unit. So far, the Unit has conducted seven training sessions, totalling 272 people. During a simple graduation ceremony at the […]

POLITICS

GECOM extends registration hours ahead of claims and objections exercise

June 14, 2025 Editor

In preparation for the 2025 General and Regional Elections, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced extended hours for its countrywide registration offices during the upcoming Claims and Objections Exercise. The exercise will commence on Monday, June 16, and the Claims phase will end on Wednesday, June 18. While regular office hours are 8:00 a.m. […]

BUSINESS

PSC to release Mahdia fire donations “within the coming weeks” – Chairman

June 14, 2025 Editor

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) will soon begin distributing nearly $30 million in donations collected to support families affected by the fire at Mahdia Secondary School’s dormitory. This confirmation came from the newly elected Chairman of the Commission, Gerald Gouveia Jr. Gouveia stated that the funds, which private sector members raised, will be handed over […]

COURT

Man remanded after nearly 22 kilos of cocaine found stashed in car

June 14, 2025 Editor

Raul Binand, 24, has been remanded to prison after he was allegedly busted with over 21 kilograms of cocaine in his car on Wednesday. Binand, who appeared before Magistrate Annette Singh in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Friday, was charged with possession of 21.972 kilograms of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. He pleaded […]

POLITICS

Disciplined Services members to vote on August 22 ahead of Sept. 1 polls

June 14, 2025 Editor

Members of Guyana’s Disciplined Services will head to the polls on August 22, 2025, 10 days ahead of the general population, as part of the General and Regional Elections process. This early voting tradition allows security forces personnel to fulfill their electoral duty while ensuring their availability for critical security operations on Election Day, scheduled […]

COURT

Businessman ordered to forfeit $10M in alleged land deal bribery scheme

June 14, 2025 Editor

High Court Judge Justice Peter Hugh has ordered the forfeiture of $10 million from businessman Naitram Outar, also known as “Sweetman,” after ruling that the funds were the proceeds of crime linked to fraud, bribery, and money laundering. The confiscation order, handed down this week, directs that the tainted money be paid into the Consolidated […]

POLITICS

Guyana-Suriname bridge talks at advanced stage

June 14, 2025 Editor

Plans to construct a long-anticipated bridge linking Guyana and Suriname have reached an advanced stage, with discussions poised to resume once Suriname’s new government is fully established. This was revealed by the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, during the Jamaican Export […]

COURT

Berbice man remanded on multiple charges after abuse of his partner

June 13, 2025 Editor

A 25-year-old businessman from Corentyne, Berbice, who was accused of abusing his partner in a widely publicised case, has been charged with multiple offences and remanded to prison. The defendant Karran Sukhan was charged with assault causing bodily harm, threatening language, and threatening behaviour. The charges stem from an incident on June 6, 2025, at […]

POLITICS

GECOM introduces modified nomination form for 2025 elections

June 13, 2025 Editor

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced the introduction of a modified Nomination Form for the submission of lists of candidates contesting the upcoming General and Regional Elections. The change, effective immediately, aims to enhance accuracy and prevent misuse during the nomination process. Read the full press statement from the Commission below: The Guyana Elections […]

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