Three held for murder of Linden businesswoman

As investigations continue into the murder of businesswoman Shevon Gordon of Block 22, Wismar, Linden, the police have arrested three men they believe were involved in the shooting death. The arrests were made on Tuesday.  Ranks of the police force have been under pressure in recent time to solve the spate of violent crimes and […]

Driver charged for causing Andrew Sixheads Lewis’ death

A Campbellvile man who was behind the wheels of the motor car that slammed into former boxing champion Andrew Sixheads Lewis and killed him, has been charged for causing the boxer’s death by dangerous driving. The 33-year-old man, Mannex Powers appeared in court on Wednesday afternoon and pleaded not guilty to the causing death by […]

Guyana Forestry Commission sends staff home over Marriott tar fumes

Senior and junior staff members attached to the Guyana Forestry Commission were given the day off on Wednesday as they complained bitterly about fumes that had engulfed their offices from the nearby Marriott Hotel. According to reports, construction workers at the Marriott who are still carrying out works to the back of the property, have […]

Warlock man gunned down in front of shop

A 24-year-old Warlock, East Ruimveldt man was gunned down in front of his shop on Wednesday morning. Dead is Sherwin Barrow. The incident took place just after 8:30am. Residents in the area heard loud gunfire and saw Barrow lying on the ground just after. He was rushed to the Georgetown Hospital where he  died as […]

HIV affected children in Jamaica to benefit from new programme

KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Over 100 children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS will benefit from psychological, educational and social support under a J$8 million (US$70,000) grant assistance programme. The grant is being provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with World Learning, and will support a four-month initiative that will […]

New Florida-Cuba Ferry set to begin

(BBC) Passenger ferries could be set to run between Florida and Cuba for the first time in more than 50 years after the US government approved new services. Services between the two countries stopped when the US imposed a trade embargo on Cuba in 1960. But Washington announced the restoration of diplomatic ties in December […]