COURT

“Short Man” remanded over murder of ‘Chiney’ at Puruni Backdam

May 16, 2025 Editor

Steve Williams, known as “Short Man,” was on Thursday remanded to prison after being charged with the murder of Dexter France, also called “Chiney.” The Guyana Police Force (GPF) reported that the fatal incident occurred on Sunday, May 11, at a gold mining campsite in Wrong Turn Backdam, Puruni River, Region Seven. Williams, a 20-year-old […]

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POLITICS

Shuman urges respect for Village Councils and lawful political engagement 

May 16, 2025 Editor

READ THE PRESS STATEMENT BELOW FROM THE LEADER OF THE LIBERTY AND JUSTICE PARTY, LENOX SHUMAN: As a proud son of Guyana’s Indigenous heritage and a former elected Chief, I reaffirm my unwavering support for the authority of Amerindian Village Councils as enshrined in the Amerindian Act of 2006, and for the foundational rights guaranteed […]

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BUSINESS

Region five mothers honoured

May 16, 2025 Editor

The Schools’ Welfare Unit of the Region Five Department of Education hosted its annual Mother’s Forum on Thursday at the Immanuel Congregational Multipurpose Hall in Hopetown Village, West Coast Berbice, under the theme “Creating a Million Ways to Be a Good Mother in a World Where You Can’t Be Perfect.” The event brought together mothers, […]

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CRIME

GDF implements all internal reforms after deadly helicopter crash – Brigadier Khan

May 16, 2025 Editor

All recommendations arising from the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) internal investigation into the December 2023 Bell 412 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of five servicemen have been implemented, Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan confirmed on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference, Brigadier Khan addressed the steps taken following the military’s Board of […]

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CRIME

President Ali urges regional action as marijuana imports from North America rise

May 16, 2025 Editor

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has sounded the alarm over what he described as a troubling increase in the importation of marijuana into Guyana, originating from countries traditionally known for strong border and port security, including the United States and Canada. Delivering the feature address at the opening of the 39th Association of Caribbean Commissioners of […]

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SPORTS

Clubs dominate as Kellogg’s U-14 Hockey League faces off

May 16, 2025 Editor

The Guyana Hockey Board Kellogg’s Under-14 Indoor League got off to an exciting start last Friday at the St. Stanislaus College auditorium, as GCC Pitbulls, Saints Hockey Club (SHC) Slayers Girls, SHC Scorpions, and Old Fort Hockey Boys secured opening wins. The tournament features ten boys’ teams and six girls’ teams from both clubs and […]

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UNGATEGORIZED

Keep Your 5 Alive Football tourney returns with bigger goals and greater glory

May 16, 2025 Editor

The Keep Your Five Alive Football Tournament returns for its 11th year, promising to be bigger, bolder, and more exhilarating than ever. Spearheaded by visionary founder and organizer Kevin Adonis and proudly supported by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, this year’s tournament is poised to raise the bar in local football and unite […]

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SPORTS

Ztekk upset Road Warriors with 3–0 victory

May 16, 2025 Editor

Wins were recorded for Broad Street, Stevedore, Festival City, Ztekk, North East La Penitence, and Back Circle “A” in the resumption of the Settlement of All Arguments on Tuesday in the East Ruimveldt Community at the Back Circle Tarmac. Recording the first three points of the night thanks to their tenacity was Broad Street, who […]

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OIL & GAS

MARAD, Emergency teams respond to oil spill from bulk carrier at Demerara Sugar Terminal

May 16, 2025 Editor

See below full statement from the Maritime Administration Department: The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) is responding to an oil spill incident involving the Motor Vessel AROYAT, IMO # 9151395, which is moored alongside the Demerara Sugar terminal (DST), Ruimveldt. The Palau flagged vessel is a bulk carrier and entered the Port Georgetown earlier today, May 15, […]

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POLITICS

GDF to maintain border patrols following series of attacks in Cuyuni River

May 16, 2025 Editor

Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, said that the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) remains vigilant and will continue to patrol the Cuyuni River. His remarks come after GDF soldiers came under fire three times within 48 hours while patrolling the Cuyuni River near the Venezuelan border. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Brigadier […]

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