Crime

Attorney General sees protest in Dharamlall matter as interference in investigation; Reminds that a suspect is innocent until proven guilty

Noting that the law should be allowed to take its course, Attorney General Anil Nandlall today said the Local Government Minister Nigel Dharamlall, who is at the center of a rape investigation involving a school girl, is innocent until proven guilty. Addressing the controversial issue during his televised programme ‘Issues in the News’ on Tuesday, […]

Four charged over “romance” WhatsApp fraud in Linden

Four more alleged “romance” scammers were dragged before the Court on Monday for conspiracy to commit a felony and forgery. A total of 24 charges were laid before the four accused. According to a press statement from SOCU, the four persons charged were Khadijah Long, of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden; Wayne Halley of Mocha, East […]

CANU Officers on $300,000 bail each on Diamond theft charges

The two officers of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit who were reportedly nabbed with Diamonds they allegedly stole from a Surinamese man, appeared in Court today and were charged with simple larceny. The two ranks, Annick Hossanah and Jamine Goddard appeared in Court today and pleaded not guilty to the charges. Bail was set at […]

Criminal justice system in need of reform and restoration -says Acting Police Commissioner

Acting Police Commissioner, Clifton Hicken believes that there is an urgent need for a full reformation of the criminal justice system. Speaking at a training programme on Restorative Justice, Mr. Hicken said while the Criminal Justice System continues to assist many Guyanese, it also continues to fail many youths and children. He explained that the […]

Minister of Health sees need for more effort to deter school children from using alcohol and illegal drugs; Warns about vaping

Declaring that alcohol and tobacco use remains a major public health problem in Guyana, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony said a comprehensive approach is needed to tackle the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol. With an increasing number of young people consuming alcohol and using e-cigarettes and vaping products, the Health […]

Essequibo Coast youth dies in early morning accident

A 19-year-old driver lost his life early this morning when he lost control of his car and slammed into a utility pole, resulting in the car bursting into flames. The dead youth has been identified as Mario Adams of Lima Sands, Essequibo Coast. The accident occurred around 1:30 this morning. In a statement, the Police […]