PPP blames Opposition for crime situation

The governing People’s Progressive Party is blaming the Opposition parties decision to vote against a firearms bill for the current crime situation in the country. The PPP is of the view that the Opposition’s vote down of a firearms. “The People’s Progressive Party rejects recent statements emanating from the camps of the Alliance for Change […]

New Chief of Staff takes Office

After taking the oath as the new Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Chief- of -Staff, Brigadier Mark Phillips made his first public appeal for parents to encourage their children to join the army and serve with dedication. “Serve not necessarily for 30 years like myself, but serve for at least three years; it’s a wonderful thing […]

Man shot dead by Police at West Coast Demerara

Investigators believe a man who was shot dead by the police this morning on the West Coast of Demerara was a key suspect in last week’s gunning down of a West Coast Demerara businessman  The incident took place on Monday morning. The dead man has been identified as Kirk Bacchus of Paradise, East Coast Demerara. […]

Guyana bound vessel busted with 4,000 lbs of marijuana

A Jamaican registered fishing vessel busted in the Caribbean sea with over 4,000 pounds of marijuana was heading to Guyana, according to local authorities familiar with the case. The bust took place last Thursday out in the Caribbean sea aboard the fishing vessel “Miss Tiffany”. United States and British Navy patrols in the area carried […]

Pensioner dies during Corentyne robbery

Police in Corentyne, Berbice are investigating the death of a 79-year-old man who died after being tied up during a robbery at his home. The man has been identified as Abdul Majid of No. 70 Village, Corentyne. According to investigators, he was found in his Store with his feet tied and was pronounced DOA at the […]

Over 3,500 persons busted with illegal electricity connections

The Guyana Power and Light company is hoping that the local court system will better compliment its efforts to stamp out illegal connections. Between January and June of this year, GPL detected and removed 3,921 illegal connections. The company has stated that the move is in keeping with its efforts to reduce commercial losses resulting from […]

Fly Jamaica offering US$289 one-way NY fare

As Fly Jamaica prepares to make its final approach into the Guyana market, the carrier is rolling out fares that it believes will be very competitive for the Georgetown to New York route. Commercial Manager at Fly Jamaica in Guyana, Junior Horatio on Friday told News Source that “prices on Fly Jamaica are going to […]

Murdered businessman was involved in hit and run 5 years ago

As Police investigators try to unravel the case of the robbery and murder of West Coast businessman Zulficar Namdar, the Guyana Police Force believes it may have been more than just a regular robbery attempt gone bad. Senior Police Officials are convinced that the businessman may have been targeted. Namdar was shot dead in his […]

Businessman wanted for biker’s murder spotted in Suriname

Water Street businessman Randy Jagdeo who is wanted for the murder of  biker Kirk Davis has been spotted in Suriname and the Guyana Police Force is in touch with Surinamese Law Enforcement agencies on the matter. Police Commissioner Leroy Brummel on Thursday said that the Force has received information about the wanted man being seen […]

Canada appoints first female High Commissioner to Guyana

Canada’s new High Commissioner to Guyana Dr. Nicole Giles presented her credentials to President Ramotar on Thursday promising to continue to build the relationship Canada shares with Guyana. Dr. Giles will also serve as the Representative to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and Ambassador to Suriname (Designate). She is the first female to be appointed as […]