By News Source Guyana on July 19, 2024
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
Private sector trade between Guyana and the United Kingdom reached a staggering £1.6 Billion last year, President Ali announced last evening. Speaking at the British High Commission’s celebration of the King’s birthday, President Ali said despite many challenges over the past years, relations between Guyana and the UK remain strong. He said there has been […]
By News Source Guyana on July 19, 2024
News, Politics
Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton has raised concerns over the rise in road accidents, leading to the loss of lives. At his press conference today, Mr. Norton said the frequent accidents on major roadways in the country are now a cause for concern. He said more must be done other than the launching of new campaigns. […]
By News Source Guyana on July 19, 2024
Crime, News
The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit carried out an intelligence led operation this morning at an unfinished house in Premniranjan Place in the Prashad Nagar community, and discovered a 7.62 assault rifle along with two large parcels of cocaine. The cocaine weighed just over five pounds. Two persons who were at the unfinished property were taken […]
By News Source Guyana on July 19, 2024
News, Politics
As Guyanese continue to complain about the rise in the cost of living and the toll it is having on their lives, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, believes they should be appreciative of the efforts of his Government in easing the impact of the cost of living crisis. At his press conference on Thursday, Mr. Jagdeo […]
By News Source Guyana on July 19, 2024
News
An 11-year-old Central Rupununi boy died tragically on Thursday morning when he fell from a horse and was dragged for more than 500 metres after one of his feet got hooked in a section of a rope that was around the horse’s neck. Police identified the dead boy as Cansius Constance of Hiowa Village, Central […]
By News Source Guyana on July 19, 2024
Crime, News
Police investigators have travelled to the North Rupununi village of Fly Hill to investigate the murder of 40-year-old farmer, Chardson Ernest. Ernest was found dead early this morning by his 22-year-old nephew outside his house moments after he was heard screaming out for help. The nephew said stab wounds were noticed on his body and […]
By News Source Guyana on July 18, 2024
Crime, News
The Guyana Police Force has issued wanted bulletins for two men in connection with the shooting of 6-year-old Jeremiah Gustave in the Charlestown community. Wanted Bulletins have been issued for Odelle Garnett aka “Crab”, of Charlestown and Marlon Marcus aka “Mice Man”, whose last known address was in Albouystown. On the 7th July in Charlestown, […]
By News Source Guyana on July 18, 2024
Crime, News
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has made it clear that investigations into allegations of corruption in the Guyana Police Force and against Asst. Police Commissioner, Calvin Brutus will be free from internal and external influence. During a press conference at his party’s Freedom House headquarters this afternoon, Mr. Jagdeo said recent allegations of corruption against Senior […]
By News Source Guyana on July 18, 2024
Crime, News, Politics
Bombastic social media talk show host, Mikhil Rodrigues aka “Guyanese Critic” and his “They Break News” company have been ordered by the High Court to pay a total of $52 million to Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed in default judgements related to a defamation case. In the ruling that was handed down by Justice Nigel Niles, […]
By News Source Guyana on July 18, 2024
News, Politics
The Government has moved to the National Assembly to reform the country’s Marriage laws to provide both husbands and wives with equal rights. The Attorney General Anil Nandlall said under the proposed legislation – the Matrimonial Causes (Amendment) Bill 2024 – the Government hopes to remove existing discriminatory provisions, so as to bring the law […]