DPP to launch Coroners Inquest into seawall shooting death of three “suspected” bandits by Police

The Director of Public Prosecutions will launch a Coroners Inquest into the March 15 shooting death of three “suspected” bandits along the seawall road by Police ranks.  Minister of State Joseph Harmon made the announcement on Thursday and said the inquest will be done in keeping with provisions of the Coroners Act.  The announcement came one day […]

Guyoil to get new Chief Executive Officer

Former General Manager at the Mix FM Radio, Renata Exeter is to be hired as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Oil Company, according to multiple sources close to the company. The state-owned oil company has been without a CEO for the past two years, since the Board parted ways with the last […]

New Judge takes oath of office

With almost 20 years of experience as a Litigator, Solicitor and Judicial officer, Fidela S. Corbin – Lincoln was Wednesday morning sworn in as the newest Judge to serve in Guyana’s High Court. The 41-year-old, mother of one previously served at the Eastern Caribbean Court. “I always wanted to return home and here I am to contribute […]

Police Commissioner received clear instructions to properly probe seawall shooting -Pres. Granger

President David Granger Wednesday morning spoke out for the first time on the recent shooting death of three suspected bandits along the seawall by Police ranks. He told reporters at State House that the government has given clear instructions to Police Commissioner (acting) David Ramnarine to carry out an investigation to determine the circumstances under which the […]

BREAKING: Three Directors resign from Guyana Chronicle’s Board

As the fall out continues over the decision by the Editor-in-Chief of the state-owned Guyana Chronicle to cut ties with two columnists, three Directors have resigned from the board of the company. Veteran Journalist Bert Wilkinson, Communications Specialist Karen Davis and Executive Member of the Working People’s Alliance, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley have all tendered their resignations, […]

Police OPR found no evidence to implicate or clear Joint Services in Lindo Creek Massacre probe

A two-week investigation by the Police Force’s Office of Professional Responsibility back in June 2008 ended with no useful information that could have implicated or eliminated the Joint Services from any involvement in the murder of eight miners at Lindo Creek. This is according to the Head of the Office of Professional Responsibility, Heeralall Mackhanlall,who […]

Asst. Commissioner Hicken recalls pursuing Fineman and gang close to Lindo creek area days before massacre

Assistant Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken took the stand at the Lindo Creek Commission of Inquiry this afternoon and recounted seeing Rondel ‘Fineman’ Rawlins and members of his criminal gang at Christmas Falls in June 2008, days before eight miners were found murdered at the nearby Lindo Creek. The Police Force has always maintained that it […]