Narco trafficking is Guyana’s engine of growth -Granger

Leader of the Opposition, Brigadier (Rtd.) David Granger has lambasted the Government for its inability to effectively tackle the drug trafficking problem in Guyana and bring an end to the out of control crime situation. In his presentation to the National Assembly during Tuesday’s budget debates, Mr. Granger said the PPP administration  has failed to […]

Woman charged for murder of her two children

Twenty-one year old Awena Rutherford had a blank look on her face as she appeared at the Vigilance Magistrates’ Court and was charged for the murder of her two young children, 4-year-old Hodociea and 1-year-old Jabari. The woman was not required to enter a plea. The two young children were fed poison allegedly by their […]

Hicken takes over A’ Division; Granger expresses worry

Controversial Senior Superintendent of Police, Clifton Hicken has been appointed as the new Commander of A’ Division which covers the largest Police district and the most populated part of the country. Hicken was the Commander of E&F Division which covers Linden during the Linden protests when the police shot and killed three protesters. Hicken was […]

Wanted Man “Popcorn” shot dead by Police in shootout

The Guyana Police Force on Monday reported that wanted man, Deodat Seecharran was shot dead late Sunday night during an alleged exchange of gunfire. According to the Police, acting on information received, at about 11:15 on Sunday night, police ranks went to Back Street, Betsy Ground, Canje, Berbice, where two men were seen on bicycles. […]

Cocaine busted in Cheese rolls and Pine tarts at CJIA

Drug pushers in Guyana continue to find new and innovative ways in their efforts to get cocaine out of the country. A 37-year-old man from Canje, Berbice identified as Nicholas Harrinandan, is in the custody of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit after he was busted at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport with over 15 pounds of […]

Kidnappers reduce ransom for Enmore businessman

Family members of Enmore businessman, Rajendra Singh who was kidnapped from his home on Saturday now say that they have been contacted by the kidnappers who have indicated that they now want $25 Million for the businessman’s safe return instead of the initial $50 Million that was demanded. Family members have also told police investigators […]

Ernest goes back to Parliament as Sharma’s replacement

Former Member of Parliament for the People’s National Congress, Ernest Elliott will be sworn in as the new Member of Parliament for the APNU on Monday, filling the seat left vacant by the resignation of Jaipaul Sharma. Elliott who has been a community activist for the PNC for several years, has also served as the […]

Guyanese tourist dies in Trinidad after turned away from hospital

(Trinidad Guardian)  Staff at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC) are once again under scrutiny after 35-year-old Guyanese national Jeetindra Sookram died of a suspected heart attack an hour after he was denied treatment there because he was not a T&T citizen. Sookram was then rushed to the Charlieville Medical Centre Ltd for treatment, […]

NCN producer asked to return to job; suspension thrown out

Following a report on News Source, Management of the National Communications Network has been forced to rescind the suspension of Senior Studio Producer Trevor Persaud. The young man was sent off of the job on Thursday as the state-owned TV station launched an investigation about the airing of the budget speech by AFC Member of […]