CRIME

Unity man, 43, killed in collision with parked lorry at Mahaica

July 6, 2025 Editor

An accident at about 18:50 hours on Saturday along the Good Hope Public Road, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara (ECD), has claimed the life of 43-year-old Kevindra Tularam of Lot 20 David Rose Scheme, Unity. The fatal collision involved a stationary motor lorry, registration number GAF 4657, owned by a 44-year-old resident of Great Diamond, East […]

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CRIME

Armed robbery suspect arrested at Guyhoc, illegal gun recovered

July 6, 2025 Editor

Police ranks conducted a cordon and search exercise in the Guyhoc Squatting Area on Sunday morning, targeting several houses and individuals for stolen properties, illegal firearms, narcotics, and wanted people. The Guyana Police Force (GPF) reported that officers conducted a focused search at the home of 29-year-old labourer Kristoff Nicholson and 19-year-old St. Lucia national, […]

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BUSINESS

Iva Wharton elected as new President of GPA

July 6, 2025 Editor

The Guyana Press Association (GPA) elected a new executive council on Sunday, during its General Members Meeting held at the Theatre Guild in Kingston, Georgetown. Journalist Iva Wharton was elected President, Editor Ariana Gordon as Vice President, and Journalist Svetlana Abrams and Editor Samantha Alleyne were chosen as Honourary Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer, respectively. Four-floor […]

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POLITICS

ERC calls on political leaders to promote peace ahead of Sept.1 elections

July 6, 2025 Editor

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has issued a strong call to all political leaders contesting the upcoming 2025 General and Regional Elections to conduct themselves responsibly and promote national harmony across Guyana’s diverse ethnic landscape. Read the full statement issued by the Commission below: The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) is calling on all political leaders […]

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COURT

Mason, 23, remanded for armed robbery

July 6, 2025 Editor

A 23-year-old mason from Agricola, Greater Georgetown, has been remanded to prison following a brutal armed robbery that left a man seriously injured. Brandon Williams appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Friday, charged with robbery under arms. He was not required to enter a plea, as the charge is indictable. The incident occurred in […]

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GECOM

GECOM intensifies civic and voter education ahead of General and Regional elections

July 5, 2025 Editor

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has intensified the implementation of its civic and voter education strategy for General and Regional Elections with several community engagements already underway countrywide, and a series of other planned activities in the coming weeks. Read the full statement from GECOM below: The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has intensified theimplementation of […]

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COURT

Accused robber ‘Lilawattie’ granted bail

July 5, 2025 Editor

A young Georgetown man accused of violently robbing an acquaintance earlier this year, has been released on bail, despite strong objections from prosecutors highlighting his criminal history. Orin Fraser, 22, also known by the alias “Lilawattie,” was brought before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Friday to face a charge of robbery with violence. The incident […]

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CRIME

Housewife found murdered in Soesdyke, partner hospitalised under police guard

July 5, 2025 Editor

A housewife has been found murdered at her Soesdyke home, while her common-law partner is hospitalised under police guard following the incident. Bibi Salima Persaud, 50, was discovered dead at her residence on Lot 193 Ivan Road, Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara (EBD). Her partner, 38-year-old mechanic Dinesh Ram, known as ‘Paul,’ is the main suspect […]

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CRIME

Road rage turns deadly as mechanic stabbed to death, suspect in custody

July 5, 2025 Editor

A confrontation between a taxi driver and a motorcyclist escalated into a deadly stabbing on Friday afternoon between Robb and Albert Streets, resulting in the death of 26-year-old mechanic Jamal Green. According to police reports, the incident began around 13:30 hours when the victim, riding behind the suspect’s vehicle, confronted the taxi driver Keon Belgrave, […]

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POLITICS

URP endorses President Ali for second term

July 4, 2025 Editor

Read the full statement from the United Republican Party (URP): The URP which has contested elections since 1992 in all the ten regions, both national and regional, has observed the significant development taking place all over Guyana. It notes with approval the government under President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s leadership has met all the manifesto […]

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