CRIME

Agricola man, 28, fatally shot in suspected revenge attack

June 9, 2025 Editor

Nicholas Narine, a 28-year-old construction worker of Third Street, Agricola, Greater, Georgetown was fatally shot on Monday morning in what his family claims is a continuation of a weeks-long feud involving threats and gun violence. The fatal shooting occurred at around 8:15 hours on Titus Street, behind Narine’s residence. According to police, Narine, also known […]

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POLITICS

Norton: Only “tested and proven” PNCR members will make future candidate list

June 8, 2025 Editor

Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has dismissed the wave of endorsements for President Dr. Irfaan Ali by several former Opposition members, asserting that the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) remains resilient and focused on building a slate of “tested and proven” candidates for the upcoming elections. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Norton said the […]

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COURT

Security guard accused of assaulting partner granted $100,000 bail

June 8, 2025 Editor

A 25-year-old security officer was granted $100,000 bail on Friday after being charged with grievous bodily harm allegedly committed against his partner, in what police describe as a troubling history of abusive and controlling behaviour. Kevon French, of La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara (WBD), appeared before Magistrate Annette Singh at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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