By News Source Guyana on March 27, 2018
Caribbean & International, News
Popular US carrier American Airlines has started its approach to the Guyana market and is looking to make a touchdown by December of this year. The company announced today that as part of its expansion to several markets in Latin America and the Caribbean, it plans to begin regular schedule service to Guyana later this […]
By News Source Guyana on March 27, 2018
News
A resident of Ann’s Grove, who was recently nabbed with over 14 pounds of Marijuana on a public bus, was immediately remanded to prison after he made his first appearance in Court. 40-year-old Keno Argyle denied the allegations after the charge was read to him by the acting Chief Magistrate. The Court heard that on […]
By News Source Guyana on March 27, 2018
Crime
A drunken argument and fight between two friends in the North West District has left one of the young men nursing serious injuries and hospitalized, while the other one is sitting behind bars. 19-year-old, Ronald Marks appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court today and a charge of attempted murder was read to him. He is […]
By News Source Guyana on March 26, 2018
News
(DPI) For the first time ever, the access road, which stretches from Don Robin Farm to Bolam Turn on the Nineteen public road Corentyne, Berbice, has street lights. Regional officials and motorists have welcomed the Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s installation of the street lights along the public road. Over the years, several persons have lost […]
By News Source Guyana on March 26, 2018
Crime, News
Extradition proceedings involving alleged fugitive Troy Thomas heated up on Monday when through his lawyers, Thomas told the Magistrates’ Court that it has no jurisdiction to hear the case and his rights to be protected as a Guyanese were being violated. Thomas’ battery of Lawyers, which included Attorneys Nigel Hughes, Darren Wade and Bernard DaSilva, all made […]
By News Source Guyana on March 26, 2018
Crime, News
Following the discovery of a forged cheque that was provided to a furniture store over two months ago, a father of eight was arrested and charged following an investigation. Today the man was taken before the Court to face forgery charges. 53-year-old, Christopher Connell stood before Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman and denied the allegations placed […]
By News Source Guyana on March 26, 2018
News, Politics
Millions of dollars in expired drugs and medical supplies dating back to 2016 are still stored at the West Demerara Regional Hospital in bond space that has been described as congested and disorganized. Regional Executive Officer for Region Three, Denis Jaikarran and a team of officials from the Region faced tough questions when they appeared […]
By News Source Guyana on March 26, 2018
Crime, News, Politics
Two weeks after three men, who the Police said were suspected bandits, were gunned down on the seawalls, an eyewitness has surfaced claiming that the incident was really an execution. Flanked by Attorney Nigel Hughes and sisters of one of the dead men, the eyewitness Devon Lyte, in a written statement recalled viewing the incident […]
By News Source Guyana on March 26, 2018
News, Politics
A stern warning against mistreatment of elderly persons came early Monday morning as a new $18 million outpatient clinic and infirmary were declared open at the Palms Geriatric Home on Brickdam in Georgetown. Minister of Social Protection, Amna Ally participated in the ceremonial opening of the facility which will cater to the more than 190 […]
By News Source Guyana on March 25, 2018
Caribbean & International
(BBC) The Miss Venezuela beauty pageant is being suspended after allegations of sexual favours and financial corruption emerged online. Former Miss Venezuela participants have accused other contestants of receiving money from businessmen and government officials in exchange for sexual favours. Casting for Miss Venezuela and Mister Venezuela has now been suspended. The competition has announced […]