COURT

U.S. invoice of US$695K contradicts Mohamed’s US$76K Lamborghini valuation

May 15, 2025 Editor

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) submitted an official United States invoice to the High Court showing that businessman Azruddin Mohamed paid US$695,000 for a luxury Lamborghini, contradicting his earlier sworn claim that the vehicle cost just US$76,000. According to the invoice from International Speed Consulting Inc., a Texas-based company, the supercar was sold for a […]

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SPORTS

Regal Stationery and Computer Centre confirmed as partner of DCB Independence T10 Cup

May 14, 2025 Editor

Momentum is building for the first-ever Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Independence T10 Cup on May 25, with Regal Stationery and Computer Centre confirming its support for the grand fundraising event. Set to start at 10:00h and conclude under lights at the LBI Ground, East Coast Demerara (ECD), the competition promises scintillating cricket with top local […]

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HEALTH

Region Six gets over 4,000 dengue test kits amid rising cases

May 14, 2025 Editor

In response to a rise in dengue infections in Region Six, the Ministry of Health has dispatched over 4,000 test kits to help contain the cases. Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony confirmed this during an update on Tuesday, as authorities ramp up interventions to curb the spread of the virus. The surge in cases […]

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BUSINESS

$18.3M NDC office opens on Corentyne Coast to boost local governance

May 14, 2025 Editor

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, on Tuesday, commissioned a newly constructed $18.3 million building to serve the No. 64-74 Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) on the Corentyne Coast, Region Six. The commissioning of the new NDC office is aimed at improving public service delivery and community engagement in the area. Delivering the feature […]

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SPORTS

Michael Singh elected President of Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation

May 14, 2025 Editor

Read the full press statement from the Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GYMMA): The Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GYMMA) proudly announces the successful conduct of its Emergency General Elections, held on April 12, 2025, at the upper floor of Palm Court in Georgetown, Guyana. This significant event marked a new chapter in the Federation’s […]

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BUSINESS

Paramakatoi miner alleges corruption at GGMC after illegal operators seize her claim

May 14, 2025 Editor

A small-scale miner has come forward with allegations of corruption and misconduct involving officials of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), claiming that unauthorised activities and favouritism within the sector have undermined her legal mining operation. Darlene Luz, a miner from the indigenous village of Paramakatoi, revealed that her operations in the Arnik area […]

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COURT

North West man charged with gun, ammo possession and assault

May 14, 2025 Editor

A 31-year-old North West District (NWD) man was on Wednesday charged with possession of unlicenced firearms and ammunition, as well as assault. Orangel Antonio Castro Rodrigces, a labourer from Triangle Backdam, Baramita, NWD, appeared before Magistrate Ravindranauth Singh at the Port Kaituma Magistrates’ Court. It is alleged that on February 26, 2025, Rodrigces unlawfully assaulted […]

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COURT

Three cops accused of stealing cocaine from police station granted bail

May 14, 2025 Editor

Three serving members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), who were previously remanded for allegedly stealing cocaine from the Ruimveldt Police Station, were each granted $250,000 bail when they returned to court on Wednesday. Constable Grenville Harris, 26, of South Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara (ECD); Corporal Floyd Pellew, 39, of Crane Housing Scheme, West […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

ERC summons ‘Baby Skello’, another artist over controversial songs

May 14, 2025 Editor

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has confirmed that it has summoned local artist Daniel Wharton, also known as “Baby Skello,” following his recent song, which contained what the Commission described as “blasphemous content” against the Hindu religion. The ERC’s announcement comes days after Wharton was taken into Police custody after his song received a backlash […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

ERC condemns “blasphemous” content in song by Vybz Kartel

May 14, 2025 Editor

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has issued a condemnation of Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel for his song “Good Like Jesus”, which the body says contains “blasphemous and deeply offensive statements” about Jesus Christ. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ERC described the content as “profoundly disrespectful to Christian religious sensibilities” and a threat […]

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