Guyana Youth Corps to be re-established -Pres. Granger

President David Granger, today, announced that he will re-establish the Guyana Youth Corps on January 1, 2018, to empower the nation’s youth and provide them with the skills needed to prepare them for the work force and equip them to aid in the development of Guyana. The Head of State made this announcement at the […]

Three killed in suspected murder/suicide fire at Beterverwagting

The East Coast Demerara community of Beterverwagting was shattered by an early morning tragedy on Sunday as a man allegedly set fire to his Railway embankment house, killing his reputed wife, his baby daughter and himself in the blaze. The three dead persons have been identified as LaToya Telford, her daughter Nakisha Pollard and Leonard […]

Another man charged for Laing Avenue execution style murder

As Police investigators continue to track down all of the suspects in the August 2016 gunning down of an ex-murder accused in Laing Avenue, another suspect found himself before the Court to fact the murder charge today after being caught by police. 24-year-old Jermain Jefford, was today remanded to prison for the murder of Orin […]

Clamping of vehicles and fines suspended as City Hall prepares to offer lower fees and engage public on parking meter

-by Handel Duncan- Following Wednesday’s meeting between the Government and City Hall, Minister of State Joseph Harmon today announced that several steps will be taken by the municipality to address the complaints of concerned citizens. One of the initial steps is to have the punitive aspect of the Parking Meeting programme suspended. “That is to […]

Pilot music programme to target five schools

(GINA)  The National School of Music will target five schools to implement a pilot music programme aimed at helping students to develop as well rounded personalities with a keen sense of patriotism. It is part of a broad initiative of the Ministry of Education to reintegrate music into the schools’ curriculum. In an interview with […]

Animal welfare Bill sent to Special Select Committee

The Animal Welfare Bill of 2016 was sent to a Special Parliamentary Select Committee for further consideration, on the recommendation of the Minister of Agriculture Noel Holder and repeated calls from the Opposition side of the house following Thursday’s lengthy debate. In presenting the Bill, Minister Holder said animal welfare is an issue of high […]

Three houses gutted by early morning Kitty fire

Several persons have been left homeless following an early morning fire in the Kitty area. Firefighters were called to the scene of the blaze in Sandy Babb Street in the wee hours of this morning as the fire engulfed and completely gutted at least three buildings, including one that housed a liquor store. The cause […]

Region 9 REO charged and granted bail on sexual assault charges; Attorney claims political witch hunt

The Regional Executive Officer for Region Nine,  Carl Parker,  was today slapped with sexual assault charges and placed on $200,000 bail. He is accused of sexually assaulting an official from the same Region Nine community. When the case was called, the proceedings were held in camera, in keeping with the sexual offences laws. After the […]

Nigerian man remanded to prison on credit card fraud charges

A 36-year-old Nigerian national was today remanded to prison for intent to defraud two popular retail stores in Georgetown. His name was given as Bab Rasaki, and he was slapped with the fraud charge after he allegedly attempted to purchase a number of items totaling more than one million dollars with a credit card that did […]