Warlock man with gunshot wound arrested in Avocado Street murder case

Police investigators have gotten a breakthrough as they continue to probe the gunning down of West Ruimveldt resident, 29-year-old Paul Rodney. Investigators on Wednesday morning arrested a Warlock, East Ruimveldt man in connection with the murder and he is assisting with the probe. Police Crime Chief, Wendell Blanhum, confirmed the arrest to News Source and […]

Deputy REO for Region 3 busted in US with cocaine

The Deputy Regional Executive Officer for Region Three, Ameena Hinds, is in the custody of U.S Authorities after she was busted in Texas with just over three pounds of cocaine stashed in her suitcase. The woman traveled to Texas on a United Airlines flight from Trinidad and Tobago on October 29, 2016. On her arrival, […]

Four Berbice men charged for murder of Corentyne carpenter

Four men from Corentyne, Berbice have been remanded to prison after being charged for the murder of 27-year-old carpenter, Faisal Narindatt of No. 70 Village, Corentyne.  39-year-old Radish Motie, 18-year-old Diadath Datt, 49-year-old Harripaul Parsram and 37-year-old Niram Yakoby appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court this morning (Tuesday) and were slapped with the murder charge. […]

Public servants, youths and low income families to be given preference for government apartment project

The coalition government is planning to replace the previous administration’s 1000 Turnkey homes venture with its own housing project and when it does, public service employees will be given preference. The move will see condominiums, apartment buildings and duplexes being constructed. Minister within the Ministry of Communities, Valerie Sharpe-Patterson has said that the PPP administration’s Turnkey […]

Legislation and Policies to cover Guyana’s Petroleum sector to come on stream soon

The Legal Officer attached to the Ministry of Natural Resources,  Joanna Homer, has announced that legislation and policies that will govern Guyana’s Petroleum Sector will be coming “very soon”. The announcement was revealed at a press conference on Monday during a media session with two officials from Uganda. The Officials are Dozith Abeinomugisha the Assistant […]

Teixeira tells Government to “get thick skin” as Opposition dumps criticism on Govt. over Durban Park project

During a feisty debate on the multi million dollar Durban Park project, the Opposition’s Chief Whip in the National Assembly, Gail Teixeira, told the Government members that they cannot want to be in government and not face criticism from the Opposition and public. “The government’s responsibility is to provide information. To be called to account. […]

CRICKET: Jaguars tamed by Hurricanes strength in Regional Cricket competition

Leeward Islands’ Hurricanes swirled to a memorable six wicket win as they  created history by recording the highest-ever fourth innings run-chase in regional cricket by beating Guyana Jaguars by four wickets in Round two action of the West Indies Cricket Board’s Professional Cricket League Digicel Four-day competition at Warner Park on Monday. The win  meant  […]

GWI launches Christmas Promotion to encourage persons to pay their bills in time for the holidays

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has launched a Christmas promotion to encourage errant customers and those who may have been disconnected, to pay their bills and enjoy several benefits.  According to the Chief Executive Officer of GWI, Dr Richard Van West Charles, the promotion, “H2O: Connect and Collect”, is part of the company’s aggressive and intensive […]