Miner dies as Tiger Creek mining pit collapses

Police investigators and officials from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission are investigating yet another mining tragedy. The lifeless body of 35-year-old gold miner, Sherwyn Henry was pulled from a mining pit at Tiger Creek today, more than 18 hours after he was buried alive. The mining pit that Henry was working in, collapsed and completely […]

GTT rebrands with promise to do more as it prepares for 4G

The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) on Wednesday broke its silence and unveiled major rebranding efforts that have been ongoing quietly over the last few months, offshore Guyana. The company has not only unveiled a new logo but has put forward a new commitment to “do more” to improve its service delivery and customer […]

Leopold Street “junkie” found stabbed to death

Residents of Leopold Street, Georgetown woke up this morning to find police investigators lining the street as they began a murder investigation. Residents were told that one of their neighbours had been stabbed to death during the night. Police identified the murdered man as Deon Macy. His lifeless body was discovered just after sunrise in the shack […]

Amerindian Heritage Month renamed Indigenous Heritage month as government rolls out language project

Amerindian Heritage Month has now been re-designated ‘Indigenous Heritage Month”.  President David Granger made the announcement about the change on Tuesday evening as he launched Heritage Month at the Sophia Exhibition Complex. “We are pleased to be associated with Indigenous Heritage Month, which is dedicated to events and observances to highlight aspects of Indigenous life […]

Police seize luxury Lexus with fake number plates

Police investigators have seized a luxury Lexus vehicle with fake license plates and they have launched an immediate investigation into the discovery. Police ‘A’ Division Commander Clifton Hicken told media operatives on Tuesday that the police received information which suggested that the Lexus vehicle was carrying a false number plate. He said when checks were carried […]

Georgetown Hospital CEO sent on leave as audit widens

As auditors intensify their investigations at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC),  the institution’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michael Khan has been asked to proceed on 48 days leave. Khan’s removal from the daily operations of the hospital was confirmed by Public Health Minister Dr. George Norton. Dr. Norton said Khan was sent on the involuntary […]