CRIME

Minimal disruptions expected as fire contained at CJIA

May 18, 2025 Editor

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A fire in the check-in area of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Sunday was swiftly contained by the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), averting what could have been a major disruption to the airport operations. According to a press release issued by the airport authorities, the fire was detected in an air conditioning unit […]

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COURT

Two charged, three still wanted for Albouystown robbery/murder

May 18, 2025 Editor

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Two men have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Chandradeo Kumar Singh, a 55-year-old horse cart operator who was robbed and murdered on March 31, 2025, at Hill Street, Albouystown, Georgetown. Twenty-eight-year-old Akeem Mullin was the latest to be charged, appearing before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts […]

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POLITICS

Advanced Passenger Information, Passenger Name Record Bill passed

May 18, 2025 Editor

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The National Assembly on Friday passed the Advanced Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record (APIPNR) Bill, establishing a central database to enable CARICOM member states to share information on passengers and cargo transiting the region. The legislation also aims to address transnational organised crime across the Caribbean. The bill was developed by the legislative committee […]

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CRIME

Nursery school in East Ruimveldt Community Centre gutted by fire              

May 18, 2025 Editor

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A fire on Saturday afternoon destroyed a nursery school housed in the East Ruimveldt Community Centre. Based on information reaching Sheriff News Network, the fire started at about 17:00 hrs. Firefighters were summoned, and they managed to extinguish the blaze. The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the […]

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POLITICS

Nandlall demands Norton retract or provide evidence of corruption in judiciary

May 18, 2025 Editor

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Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, S.C., has strongly condemned remarks made by Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton suggesting that the judiciary is influenced by wealth, calling the statement a “most serious allegation” that must either be retracted or substantiated with evidence. Nandlall was responding to a May 12 Facebook post published on […]

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POLITICS

Border controversy: India reaffirms support for Guyana’s sovereignty

May 17, 2025 Editor

India has urged Venezuela to respect international law and refrain from provocative actions related to the ongoing border controversy. Speaking at a press briefing in Georgetown on Saturday, Indian High Commissioner to Guyana, Dr. Amit Telang, called on Venezuela to honour its commitments under the Argyle Declaration and allow the International Court of Justice (ICJ) […]

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CRIME

Benn says no confirmed presence of Tren de Aragua gang in Guyana

May 17, 2025 Editor

Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn has confirmed that there is no verified intelligence suggesting the presence of the Venezuelan-based gang, Tren de Aragua, in Guyana. Benn was responding to questions raised by Opposition Member of Parliament Tabitha Sarabo-Halley during Thursday’s 103rd Sitting of the Twelfth Parliament. She had inquired about national security threats in […]

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COURT

Motorcyclist dies after losing control while doing “willy” on Mon Repos Public Road

May 17, 2025 Editor

A 20-year-old motorcyclist died on Friday after he lost control of the motorcycle while performing a stunt known as a “willy” along the Mon Repos Public Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD). The deceased has been identified as Omari Nicolas, a resident of Lot 272 Meadow Brook Gardens, Georgetown. The Guyana Police Force (GPF) reported that […]

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CRIME

Family arrested after Police discover illegal gun and ammo at their residence

May 17, 2025 Editor

A Corentyne family of three is in police custody after ranks unearthed an illegal firearm and ammunition during an operation at their Alness Village home on Friday. According to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), law enforcement officers went to the home of a 56-year-old woman at Alness Village, Corentyne, Berbice and conducted a search. During […]

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BUSINESS

Guyana to host MECODEX 2025 regional disaster simulation

May 17, 2025 Editor

Guyana is set to host MECODEX 2025, a major regional disaster response simulation exercise to strengthen international cooperation and improve national preparedness for flood-related emergencies. Slated for May 19-22, 2025, the exercise will occur at the Pegasus Hotel & Corporate Center. MECODEX, short for Mechanism for Disaster Cooperation Exercise, is being organised in collaboration with […]

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