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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 […]

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 […]

SPORTS

Floodlights and pavilion underway at Reliance Sports Ground

May 17, 2025 Editor

The Reliance Sports Ground is undergoing major improvements, thanks to the efforts of the Government of Guyana and the Reliance Sports Ground Development Committee (RSGDC). During a recent visit, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Charles Ramson Jr., announced that floodlights will soon be installed at the facility — a government initiative aimed at promoting […]

WORLD

Bird flu confirmed on poultry farm in Brazil, sparking trade bans

May 17, 2025 Editor

Brazil, the world’s top chicken exporter, has confirmed its first case of bird flu on a commercial poultry farm. The outbreak was reported in the city of Montenegro, located in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. The farm, which supplies meat processor Vibra Foods, is now under quarantine. Vibra, a major player in […]

CRIME

GPF rejects claim by Adriana Younge’s family lawyer that father was not contacted

May 17, 2025 Editor

Read the full statement issued by the Guyana Police Force: The Guyana Police Force wishes to respond to the misleading statement published by attorney at law, Dexter Todd, in a press release alleging that the father of Adriana Younge was not contacted by the police to give a statement. The Guyana Police Force categorically asserts […]

CRIME

Gun, ammo & over 3.8kg of ganja seized near Mandela hotel

May 17, 2025 Editor

Two individuals are in custody after they were allegedly nabbed by agents of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), who seized a firearm, ammunition, and over 3.8 kilograms of cannabis. According to a press release from the agency, officers acted on intelligence and conducted an operation near the Royal Hotel on Mandela Avenue, Georgetown. During the […]

COURT

Cop accused of killing Ronaldo Peters to appear in Linden court on June 19

May 17, 2025 Editor

Police Sergeant Philbert Kendall made his second court appearance on Friday in connection with the murder of 21-year-old Ronaldo Peters, which had ignited days of protest and unrest in the mining town of Linden. Kendall appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where the prosecution made a partial disclosure of […]

POLITICS

Gov’t engages residents in path of gas-to-energy transmission line

May 17, 2025 Editor

The government has commenced consultations with residents whose lands fall within the corridor earmarked for the Guyana Power and Light’s (GPL) transmission cables – an essential component of the gas-to-energy project. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, S.C., met with over 70 affected persons from the Goedverwagting to Columbia, Mahaicony stretch on […]

CRIME

Police probing suspected grenade attack on East Ruimveldt Outpost

May 17, 2025 Editor

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has launched an investigation into a suspected grenade attack on the East Ruimveldt Police Outpost early Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 12:40h, when an explosive device believed to be a grenade was reportedly hurled at the outpost, located at the junction of Vlissengen Square and East Front Road. According […]

SPORTS

A Club for All: Lusignan Golf Club expands access to the game for women, juniors & newcomers

May 17, 2025 Editor

The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) is swinging open its gates wider than ever before, launching new efforts to make the game of golf more inclusive across Guyana. With a strong focus on engaging women, juniors, and first-time players, the club is rolling out programmes to grow the sport’s reach and deepen community impact. One of […]

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