Ex-lover charged for murder in burning death of Sophia woman

Almost two weeks after a North Sophia woman died from burn injuries about her body, her reputed husband has been charged for murder. 27-year-old Wazim Perreira is accused of dousing his ex-lover, Olivia DeFreitas with gasolene and setting her alight. The woman spent over a month in the Georgetown Hospital, but passed away recently. A […]

No ban on importation of fruits and vegetables . -Govt.

The Government of Guyana in a statement this afternoon announced that it has no policy whatsoever with regard to the banning or restriction on the importation for any fruits or vegetables. The issue was raised at today’s cabinet meeting after reports surfaced last week that restrictions were being placed on the importation of citrus fruits […]

Guyana first Drug Treatment Court opens its doors

With the aim of reducing the prison population and fixing the social ills which stem from drug abuse, Guyana’s first Drug Treatment Court opened its doors this morning. The establishment of the Court has received support from the Ministry of Public Security, the local Judiciary, the Organization of American States, the Inter- America Drug Abuse […]

19-year-old fisherman stabbed to death during fight

A 19-year-old man from the village of Meten-Meer-Zorg on the West Coast of Demerara has become the country’s latest murder victim. His name has been given as Noel Singh and he worked as a fisherman in the same area. A Police statement said a 20-year old man from the same village is being sought from […]

Two wanted for gunning down murder of gold miner

The Guyana Police Force on Sunday morning issued wanted bulletins for two men in connection with the gunning down murder of gold miner, Deon Stull. Investigators want to know the whereabouts of 33-year-old Delon “Demon” Morgan and 23-year-old Lennox Estwick. Estwick’s last known address has been given as South Amelia’s Ward, Linden while the last […]