By News Source Guyana on October 26, 2017
Crime, News
A Parfait Harmonie man who was allegedly caught on on camera during the process of a robbery was remanded to jail today. The Court heard that 33-year-old, construction worker, Lennox Kurt, was caught on camera robbing Diana Andrews of two mobile phones and other items worth in excess of $1.4 million, all being the property […]
By News Source Guyana on October 26, 2017
News
Aviation safety will take center stage over the next two days as operators in the local industry gather for a conference that will result in the formation of plans and policies to take the industry forward and address new challenges that come with growth in the sector. The conference is being held in an atmosphere […]
By News Source Guyana on October 25, 2017
News, Politics
As the Opposition Leader’s non-cooperation campaign against the government begins, the Opposition Leader is now calling on citizens across the political divide to join forces with him. The PPP continues to press President David Granger to reverse the appointment of retired Justice James Patterson as the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission following the President’s […]
By News Source Guyana on October 25, 2017
Crime, News
A young Prison Officer attached to the Mazaruni Prison was busted earlier today, attempting to smuggle a number of illegal items into the prison. The Prison Officer was arrested just after 8 o’ clock this morning after was found making his way back into the prison area from an unauthorized entry point. It was while […]
By News Source Guyana on October 25, 2017
Crime, News
A Canadian businessman appeared in Court this morning, accused of stealing a quantity of raw gold from a mining camp, but the man claims that the gold really belongs to him. 54-Year-Old, Elson Bettencourt stood before the Chief Magistrate and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge. The Court heard that on the […]
By News Source Guyana on October 25, 2017
News, Politics
Just days after firing off at the President over his appointment of Justice James Patterson as the new Chairman of the Elections Commission, Chartered Accountant and Attorney Christopher Ram has stepped down as a member of an Advisory Committee to the Attorney General for the setting up of a law school in Guyana. Ram in […]
By News Source Guyana on October 25, 2017
Crime, News
Eight men have been taken into custody by the Guyana Police Force after they were nabbed with in the Barima River, North West District with two AK-47 rifles along with matching rounds. The men were also found with a bullet proof vest and other supplies. According to reports, a joint Police and Guyana Defence Force […]
By News Source Guyana on October 24, 2017
Crime, News
A Father of twelve, was today remanded to prison on a marijuana possession charge. 43-year-old, Sheldon Solomon stood before the Chief Magistrate and entered a plea of not guilty to being in possession of 90 grams of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. The Court heard that on the 22nd October, at Port Kaituma Landing, […]
By News Source Guyana on October 24, 2017
Caribbean & International, News
The Ministry of Education has announced that that seven Guyanese students will be receiving awards from the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) for their exceptional performance in the May/June 2017 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). The Caribbean Examinations Council has informed the Ministry that Guyana’s top CSEC student, […]
By News Source Guyana on October 24, 2017
News, Politics
Retired Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Major General Joe Singh, has indicated to the Government that he does not intend to seek a renewal of his contract as a Presidential Advisor and has given one month’s notice of his intention to terminate his contract. He has also indicated to the Government that […]