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COURT

Golden Grove Woman Acquitted of Manslaughter in Reputed Husband’s Death

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

After nearly three years before the courts, 32-year-old Aquiella Abrams has been cleared of all charges in the fatal stabbing of her reputed husband, Michael Wilson, after the High Court accepted that she acted in self-defence. The ruling was handed down by Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif at the Demerara High Court, where the judge upheld a […]

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COURT

Judge orders ‘Melly Mel’ to pay over $38M in defamation damages to Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

Judge orders ‘Melly Mel’ to pay over $38M in defamation damages to Dr Balwant Singh’s HospitalUS-based social media commentator Melissa Ann Atwell, better known as “Melly Mel”, has been ordered to pay in excess of $38 million to Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital Inc. and its principal, Dr Madhu Singh. The order follows a Demerara High […]

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EDUCATION

Regional Police Division 4B Strengthens Partnership with Ministry of Education to Address School Violence

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

In response to rising incidents of school-related violence, Regional Police Division 4B, under the leadership of Commander Superintendent Wayne De Hearte, held a collaborative meeting with the Ministry of Education’s Schools’ Welfare Department on September 9, 2025, at the Divisional Headquarters. The Ministry’s delegation included Senior Schools Welfare Officer Ms. Rafena Zaman, Regional Welfare Officer […]

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CRIME

Over $3M Worth of Cannabis Destroyed in Berbice Eradication Exercise

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Guyana Police Force’s Narcotics Branch on Tuesday (September 9, 2025) conducted a narcotics eradication exercise along the Wiruni Creek, Upper Berbice River, which led to the destruction of cannabis valued at more than $3.3 million. Between 16:00 hrs and 18:00 hrs, police discovered a three-acre plot containing approximately 10,000 cannabis plants, ranging from two […]

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UNGATEGORIZED

More Than $237M Worth of Cannabis Destroyed in Berbice Eradication Exercise

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Guyana Police Force’s Narcotics Branch yesterday (September 9, 2025) carried out a major eradication exercise along the Wiruni Creek, Upper Berbice River, resulting in the destruction of cannabis valued at more than $237 million. Between 09:30 hrs and 13:00 hrs, ranks discovered a five-acre plot containing approximately 2,000 cannabis plants, measuring between two and […]

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UNGATEGORIZED

𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐢 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬

September 11, 2025 Staff Reporter

— 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 $𝟓𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐚𝐢𝐥 Tyreek Jagnandan, a 24-year-old Taxi Driver from Enmore, East Coast Demerara, was charged today (10th September 2025) for the offence of Possession of Narcotics for the Purpose of Trafficking (3.75 lbs of Gummies infused with Cannabis). The charge was laid under Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) […]

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EDUCATION

CLE approves Guyana’s first law school– President Ali confirms at his inauguration

September 8, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana has been granted the green light to establish its own law school, following full approval from the Commonwealth Caribbean’s Council of Legal Education (CLE). President Dr Irfaan Ali made the historic announcement this morning during his inauguration address, moments after taking the oath of office at State House in Georgetown. The President described the […]

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POLITICS

President Ali sworn in for second term – sets sail towards a future of unity and transformation

September 8, 2025 Staff Reporter

His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali was sworn in for a second term today at State House, where he renewed his pledge to unity, inclusion, and national transformation. During his inauguration speech, the 9th Executive President of Guyana declared the next five years to be the most consequential in Guyana’s history and called on every […]

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POLITICS

Jagdeo defends PPP’s record on Indigenous healthcare and development

August 29, 2025 Staff Reporter

Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, responded to a recent Stabroek News editorial on healthcare equity, highlighting global issues affecting Indigenous communities. While he agreed with the piece’s statement that “every man, woman and child deserves the same chance at a healthy life, whether they live […]

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UNGATEGORIZED

PPP will intensify fight against domestic violence – Jagdeo

August 29, 2025 Staff Reporter

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, on Thursday pledged that a re-elected PPP/C administration will step up the fight against domestic violence, describing it as one of the most urgent social issues facing the country. Speaking at Freedom House during his party’s final press conference before Monday’s elections, Jagdeo said […]

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