Seven in custody over Cuban kidnapping allegation; Police constable and alleged victim among persons held

The Guyana Police Force this afternoon announced that a full investigation has been launched into reports about the alleged kidnapping of a 29-year-old Cuban national, which reportedly took place on Wednesday. The alleged victim has since been found and has been taken into custody, along with a number of other persons. In a statement, the […]

Three Berbice youths die in Corentyne smash-up

Three Berbice families were plunged into mourning on Tuesday evening after a two-vehicle collision claimed the lives of three young men in Corentyne. Police investigators identified the three victims as 16-year-old Porshatam Hoolasia, 19-year-old Ameer Khan and 23-year-old Priyas Mursalin. The three young men were all in the same car. 19-year-old Ameer Khan was the […]

West Demerara man remanded to prison for murder of Mother

A 24-year-old mason from Cornelia Ida on the West Coast of Demerara was charged and remanded to jail today over the murder of his mother. The accused, Greedesh Ramkissoon, appeared at the Leonora Magistrates’ Court this morning where the indictable charge was read to him. He was not required to enter a plea. He is […]

Government begin consultations on regulations to protect children from ills of internet and social media

The Government has launched consultations to establish a regulatory framework aimed at protecting children from certain content available on worldwide web and social media. According to Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, the move is to protect children from the ills of social media. He said while the internet has some positives that can help in the […]

Sispro announces joint venture with Nigerian Energy Company ahead of signing PSA for awarded oil blocks

The women led Guyanese company that was awarded two oil blocks offshore Guyana, Sispro Inc, has landed a joint venture partnership with Nigerian-based Company Bono Energy Limited. Sispro has now indicated its readiness to sign the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) with the Government of Guyana. Sispro was awarded a Shallow water block, and a Deepwater […]