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Human Services Minister slams court’s leniency in Leguan Domestic Violence caseDr. Vindhya Persaud

May 22, 2025 Editor

Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, has voiced strong disappointment over what she described as a “lenient” approach by the judiciary in handling the domestic violence case in Leguan, where a woman was allegedly brutally assaulted by her partner. Speaking following the arraignment of 26-year-old Orwin Rankin, a speedboat captain charged […]

SPORTS

McCarthy and Stirling rocket Ireland to 124-run victory over West Indies

May 22, 2025 Editor

Ireland pulled off a commanding 124-run win over the West Indies in the first One Day International (ODI) of the West Indies tour of Ireland on Wednesday in Dublin, led by outstanding all-round performances from Barry McCarthy and Paul Stirling. Winning the toss, the West Indies opted to field first. Ireland’s opening pair, Paul Stirling […]

CRIME

“We just want her home” – Mother pleads for answers six weeks after 15-year-old disappears

May 21, 2025 Editor

More than six weeks have passed since 15-year-old Eilona Dequoy vanished without a trace, and her mother, Hollian Adrian, says she is growing increasingly distressed as efforts to locate the teenager have yielded no results. Eilona, a student of Yarrowkabra Secondary School, was last seen on the morning of Friday, April 4. According to Adrian, […]

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Pres. Ali charges new appellate justices to uphold integrity, impartiality & diligence

May 21, 2025 Editor

Five new justices were sworn into the Court of Appeal on Wednesday, marking the highest number of appointments at one time in the country’s history. The five new justices who took their oath of office before President Dr. Irfaan Ali at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive, Georgetown are Justices Jo Ann […]

POLITICS

Gov’t suggests state-run air services amid rising hinterland prices

May 21, 2025 Editor

In response to ongoing concerns about the rising cost of air travel to Guyana’s hinterland regions, the government is considering introducing a state-operated air service as a possible solution. Speaking at the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo acknowledged that current airfares to remote communities are burdensome and, in many cases, […]

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Teen accused of stealing chain worth $1.8M granted bail

May 21, 2025 Editor

An 18-year-old labourer was released on $150,000 bail on Monday after being charged with the theft of a gold chain worth $1.8 million. Jedia Singh, of West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, appeared before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where he was arraigned on a larceny charge. It is alleged that on May 13, […]

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Min. Parag testifies about vote tampering in Region Four during 2020 elections fraud trial

May 21, 2025 Editor

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Sonia Parag testified on Tuesday as the second witness in the high-profile 2020 electoral fraud trial. The proceedings are currently being heard by Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. The defendants in the ongoing 2020 electoral fraud trial are nine individuals who held various […]

CRIME

One dead, several injured in two-vehicle collision at Bee Hive

May 21, 2025 Editor

An accident along the Bee Hive Public Road on the East Coast of Demerara on Tuesday night has claimed the life of a 28-year-old man and left several others injured. Dead is Dindyal Rantydeo, a resident of Mahaicony, who was driving motor car PGG 2109 at the time of the accident. He had one passenger […]

CRIME

Two hospitalised after exchange of gunfire in Sophia

May 21, 2025 Editor

Police have launched an investigation into a late-night shooting in Sophia that left two men nursing gunshot wounds. The incident occurred around 21:45 hrs on Tuesday in the vicinity of Mercy Wing Vocational Centre in ‘A’ Field, Sophia. The victims have been identified as Andra Stewart, 34, an unemployed man from Guyhoc Park and Alberttown, […]

POLITICS

WPA eyes grand coalition or solo bid for 2025 elections

May 21, 2025 Editor

The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) has signalled its readiness to contest the upcoming general elections, either as part of a broader coalition or independently, depending on the outcomes of ongoing political negotiations. This announcement came during a press briefing held by the party on Monday. The party confirmed that it has already begun drafting its […]

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