Guyana Youth Business Summit opens with start-up financing and development opportunities

Faced with one of the highest unemployment rates in the region, the Guyana Government on Wednesday held its inaugural Youth Business Summit with the main aim to develop young Guyanese entrepreneurs and reduce youth unemployment. The Summit is attracting a wide cross-section of Guyanese youth from across the country and is poised to change the business and […]

Suriname Police officials wrap up Guyana visit as probe continues into deadly pirate attack in Suriname

Police officials from neighbouring Suriname wrapped up a three-day visit to Guyana today as the probe continues into the high seas pirate attack on Guyanese fishermen in Suriname, which left fifteen fishermen dead. During the visit, the Surinamese Law Enforcement agents held discussions with the Top Cop and other senior officials of the Guyana police […]

Guyana Goldfield Supply Manager found murdered in Georgetown apartment moment after visit from male friend

Police investigators have arrested a 25-year-old man as they probe the murder of Supply Chain Manager at Guyana Goldfields, 42-year-old, Neil Whyte. Whyte, who was a Canadian citizen, was found  late last night stabbed and slashed to death on the bed of his Thomas Street, Georgetown apartment. He was completely naked and his hands were […]

Police ranks injured in East Coast accident

Three police ranks from C’ Division on the East Coast Demerara, were rushed to the hospital this morning after their vehicle veered off the road and slammed into a nearby house. The incident occurred just after 8 o’ clock along the DeHoop, Mahaica Public road. Eyewitnesses claimed that the vehicle was traveling at a fast […]

Judge puts hold on Magistrates’ Court proceedings against Ashni Singh and Winston Brassington as High Court examines charges

Criminal proceedings in the Magistrate’s Court against former Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh and former Head of the NICIL, Winston Brassington have been halted, with a stay granted by the High Court on Monday. Justice Franklin Holder granted the stay on the Magistrates’ Court process, but it will only remain in effect until the substantial fixed […]