Another murder accused opts for a guilty plea to manslaughter

Another murder accused today decided to enter a guilty plea to the lesser count of manslaughter. 19-year-old, Rovindra Singh appeared before Justice Jo-ann Barlow this afternoon and indicated that he has decided to enter a guilty plea to the lesser count of manslaughter. He was facing a murder charge for the chopping death of 70-year-old […]

Miner dies in pit collapse at Troy Resources

A young miner was early this morning killed after a mining pit collapsed at the Troy Resources Karouni, Region Seven operations. The miner has been identified as Ryan Taylor of Albert Street, Alberttown in Georgetown. Reports out the mining community indicate that the Taylor was among a group of miners working in the pit around […]

Free CPL Finals Watch Party to be hosted at Durban Park

(DPI) With 11 straight games under its belt, the Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) will descend into Trinidad’s Brian Lara Cricket Academy with the full support of Guyanese at home.  This comes as the Government of Guyana has thrown its support behind the hosting of a ‘CPL watch party’ at Durban Park as Guyanese celebrate what’s […]

Sugar workers petition President for pay increase

The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union has announced that the nearly 3500 sugar workers who work in the fields and factories of the Albion, Blairmont and Uitvlugt are looking for a salary increase from President David Granger. The workers have submitted a petition to the President calling on him and his government to approve […]