GTT warns public again over scammers

 Local telecommunications company, GTT has issued another warning to its customers to guard themselves against scams that may be using the company’s name. In a statement on Friday, GTT urged customers to be more vigilant and seek verification of promotions as the company saw an increase in fraud reports during 2019. GTT’s Vice President of […]

Police charged for assault after breaking businessman’s jaw

Six months after a businessman was allegedly beaten at the hands of a Police Officer in a Police outpost, the policeman has found himself before the Court facing an assault charge. 27-year-old, Policeman, Jamal Watson appeared before Magistrate, Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus this morning and denied the allegation made against him. The Court heard that on the […]

23-years in jail for unlawful killing of Festival City youth

A-29-year-old North Ruimveldt resident was sentenced to 23 years in jail today after admitting to the execution-style killing of Festival City resident Christopher Wharton. In Court today, the accused Rickford Jones called Junie appeared before Justice Sandel Kissoon and entered a guilty plea to the lesser count of manslaughter. He admitted to the unlawful killing […]

Jubilee Youth Village Opens at Durban Park

As Guyana begins the celebration of its 50th Republic anniversary, the “Golden Jubilee Youth Village” opened this morning at Durban Park. The event will run until Saturday evening and has brought together non-governmental organizations, youth groups, and government agencies showcasing the work of Guyanese youth. Youth entrepreneurs are also showcasing their products and services at […]

Chicken smugglers ordered to pay $5.7M or face jail time

Three men who were charged last year with the smuggling of foreign chicken have been found guilty of the crime and ordered to pay $5.7 million to the Guyana Revenue Authority or face one year in prison. The Magistrate at the Sparendaam Court handed down the decision yesterday and gave the convicts one week to […]