SPORTS

L. Mahabeer and Son Cambio partners with DCB for Independence T10 Cup

May 17, 2025 Editor

Corporate support continues to stream in for the Demerara Cricket Board’s (DCB) upcoming Independence T10 Cup, with L. Mahabeer and Son Cambio the latest establishment to commit to the tournament. The fund-raising event is slated for May 25 at the LBI Ground, East Coast Demerara. Earlier this week, the Chief Executive Officer of L. Mahabeer […]

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COURT

Woman acquitted of murder of ex-partner

May 17, 2025 Editor

Eva Pearson, the 30-year-old woman accused of killing her former reputed husband, 46-year-old Darren Harris, has been acquitted of all charges following a trial at the Demerara High Court. Earlier this week, a 12-member jury unanimously found Pearson not guilty of murder and returned a 10-2 not guilty verdict on the lesser count of manslaughter. […]

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POLITICS

Region Five councillors condemn violent protests in call for justice for Adriana Younge

May 17, 2025 Editor

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP/C) Regional Councillors for Region Five have condemned the recent protests in the area, during which residents demanded justice for Adriana Younge. According to reports, several weeks ago, residents blocked roads at various locations in Region Five, including Belladrum and Hopetown. They set fire to debris and caused damage to properties. […]

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CRIME

Acting Chief Magistrate champions restorative justice

May 17, 2025 Editor

Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty on Monday described restorative justice as a transformative shift in how Guyana approaches crime and conflict, urging new trainees to embrace their role as agents of change in the justice system. Speaking at the opening of a training for restorative justice officers at the Police Officers’ Training Centre in Georgetown, […]

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CRIME

AFC leader calls for murder charge against cop accused of killing Keon Fogenay

May 17, 2025 Editor

Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes, has issued a strong call for the police officer allegedly responsible for the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Keon Fogenay during recent unrest in Linden to be charged with murder. Fogenay was reportedly making his way home when he was shot and killed amid protests over the […]

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ENVIRONMENT

Region Two officials visit Adventure Sands to tackle land disputes

May 17, 2025 Editor

In a continued effort to address longstanding land concerns, Regional Vice Chairman Humace Oodit and Prime Minister’s Regional Representative Arnold Adams led an official site visit to Adventure Sands. They were accompanied by a team of technical officers, including surveyors from the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC). The visit aimed to examine and resolve […]

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CRIME

CPG to be formed as Region Two Commander engages Reliance residents

May 17, 2025 Editor

Regional Divisional Commander of Region Two, Senior Superintendent Khemraj Shivbaran, on Thursday afternoon, led a community outreach at Reliance Backstreet, accompanied by respected community leader Pandit Chandrashekar Sharma. This visit forms part of the Guyana Police Force’s ongoing efforts to strengthen ties and transparency with local communities. Residents took the opportunity to raise concerns, share […]

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BUSINESS

Gov’t seeks over $50B in supplementary funding for electricity expansion, other initiatives

May 17, 2025 Editor

The Government of Guyana has tabled a $57.5 billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill in the National Assembly to support the continued rollout of key national development programmes, including the expansion of the electricity distribution network, acceleration of the housing drive, road and sea defence works, and the continuation of the $100,000 cash grant initiative. The Supplementary […]

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COURT

“Short Man” remanded over murder of ‘Chiney’ at Puruni Backdam

May 16, 2025 Editor

Steve Williams, known as “Short Man,” was on Thursday remanded to prison after being charged with the murder of Dexter France, also called “Chiney.” The Guyana Police Force (GPF) reported that the fatal incident occurred on Sunday, May 11, at a gold mining campsite in Wrong Turn Backdam, Puruni River, Region Seven. Williams, a 20-year-old […]

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POLITICS

Shuman urges respect for Village Councils and lawful political engagement 

May 16, 2025 Editor

READ THE PRESS STATEMENT BELOW FROM THE LEADER OF THE LIBERTY AND JUSTICE PARTY, LENOX SHUMAN: As a proud son of Guyana’s Indigenous heritage and a former elected Chief, I reaffirm my unwavering support for the authority of Amerindian Village Councils as enshrined in the Amerindian Act of 2006, and for the foundational rights guaranteed […]

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