Govt. to work with Exxon on developing transparent and accountable relationship

President David Granger has indicated that the Government will be working with ExxonMobil to develop a long term relationship, which is founded on transparency, accountability, openness and aligned interests for the good of Guyana. He offered the remarks on Wednesday during a meeting with a visiting delegation of ExxonMobil executives. The meeting, which was held […]

Civil Aviation to take action against “dare devil” pilots

A group of tourists may have gotten a “thrilling view” of the Kaiteur waterfalls from a small local aircraft, but the pilot who pulled off a “dare devil” stunt at the iconic waterfalls could find himself facing sanctions. Video of the “dare devil” flight surfaced on youtube after being posted by a foreign tourist. The […]

North Ruimveldt woman on $100,000 bail after charged for sharing nude photos of ex-boyfriend on social media

A young woman has found herself facing serious charges for posting nude photographs of her ex-boyfriend. 30-year-0ld, North Ruimveldt resident, Neketa Cooper stood before Magistrate Judy Latchman today after she was charged for posting the nude photographs of her ex-boyfriend on social media. The woman denied the allegations. The charge stated that between June 1, […]

Cow thieves on bail after carting off four cows from farm

At the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court today, three men were released on $60,000 bail each, after they were charged for stealing four cows. 20-year-old Quesan Frank of Tabathinga, 18-year-old Curtis Charles of Tabathinga and 28-year-old Ivor Rodriquez of Bartica, all appeared in court today and entered not guilty pleas. The  Court was told that between the […]

First occupants of new government houses receive keys

A 1993 house lot applicant is the first owner and occupant of a duplex home constructed by the government under its latest housing project for low, moderate and middle-income families. Forty-six- year-old Deborah Wilson was handed the keys to the two-bedroom, fully completed $6.8 million home on Tuesday by Minister with Responsibility for Housing, Valerie […]

Bandit struck down and shot dead during robbery attempt

A robbery attempt turned out deadly for a suspected bandit this morning after he was struck down then shot dead by a security guard after trying to snatch a bag from a businesswoman. The incident occurred on the Railway embankment road at Lilliendaal. According to reports, the woman who was in the company of the […]