Jedia Singh
COURT

Teen accused of stealing chain worth $1.8M granted bail

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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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Sonia Parag
COURT

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

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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 […]
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Shooting
CRIME

Two hospitalised after exchange of gunfire in Sophia

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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, […]
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David Hinds
POLITICS

WPA eyes grand coalition or solo bid for 2025 elections

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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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Court of Appeal
COURT

Seven new Appeal Court Judges to be appointed

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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced the appointment of seven new judges for the Court of Appeal – the highest number ever appointed at one time in the country’s history. The appointees are Justice Jo-Ann Barlow, Justice Navindra Singh, Justice Nareshwar Harnanan, Justice Priya Sewnarine-Beharry, Joycelin Kyte-Thomas, Justice Damone Younge, and Rafiq Khan, S.C. […]
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Amsterdam
ENVIRONMENT

Drainage work underway to address New Amsterdam flooding

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The New Amsterdam Mayor and Town Council has launched an extensive drainage cleaning initiative to combat persistent flooding, particularly in the town’s commercial hub.  Mayor Wainwright McIntosh noted that the current drainage issues are due to years of neglect and littering by residents and businesses. During an interview with reporters, he expressed disappointment at the […]
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Fire at Fyrish
CRIME

Five homeless after fire destroys Fyrish house 

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A family of five is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating fire that completely engulfed their home on Monday afternoon. Nazeema Shivmangal, 22, lived with her husband and three children, ages 3, 7, and 8, in a rented three-bedroom house at Lot 2 ‘D’ Fyrish Village, Region Six, along with her brother-in-law.  After picking […]
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Investigation
CRIME

Man dies in jet ski accident at Splashmin Fun Park

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The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is probing the death of a 58-year-old man who died following a jet ski collision on Sunday at Splashmin Fun Park and Village, along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway. The deceased has been identified as Joseph Sahadeo of Grant Ville Park, BV, East Coast Demerara (ECD). According to a statement from the […]
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