Suriname to hand over Guyanese fishermen wanted for pirate attack murders

Police investigators in Suriname have arrested the two Guyanese fishermen who are wanted in connection with the murder of 4 Guyanese fishermen at sea. Wanted Bulletins were issued last week by the Guyana Police Force for 22-year-old Anonth Boodrage of Belvedere, Corentyne and 21-year-old O’brien Fraser of Eversham Village, Corentyne. The two were held in Suriname over the weekend and […]

Suspected gang member charged for attempted murder of rival

A 22-year-old man who is suspected of being a member of a gang in Linden was today remanded to prison for the attempted murder of another suspected gang member, Teon Allen known as “Spoil Child”. The accused Leshawn Lewis of East Ruimveldt had to be lifted into the Courtroom on a stretcher. He was shot […]

GTT making Pinktober funds available to NGOs involved in cancer fight and treatment through grants

Local telecommunications company, GTT today announced that it will be making several grants available to local non-governmental organizations involved in the fight against cancer. Last weekend, GTT wrapped up its Pinktober observances with a massive walk and run exercise. Thousands attended the event. In its statement today, GTT said the money for the grants will […]

Guyana’s top students honoured at Ministry of Education Award ceremony

The Ministry of Education hosted its award ceremony this morning in celebration of those students who performed well at the various exams over the past year. The Presidential Scholarship Award was presented to Michael Bhopaul of Queens College and Farah Chin of the Marian Academy for their outstanding performances in the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations […]