By News Source Guyana on March 27, 2018
News, Politics
As the fall out continues over the decision by the Editor-in-Chief of the state-owned Guyana Chronicle to cut ties with two columnists, three Directors have resigned from the board of the company. Veteran Journalist Bert Wilkinson, Communications Specialist Karen Davis and Executive Member of the Working People’s Alliance, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley have all tendered their resignations, […]
By News Source Guyana on March 27, 2018
Crime, News
A two-week investigation by the Police Force’s Office of Professional Responsibility back in June 2008 ended with no useful information that could have implicated or eliminated the Joint Services from any involvement in the murder of eight miners at Lindo Creek. This is according to the Head of the Office of Professional Responsibility, Heeralall Mackhanlall,who […]
By News Source Guyana on March 27, 2018
Crime, News
Assistant Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken took the stand at the Lindo Creek Commission of Inquiry this afternoon and recounted seeing Rondel ‘Fineman’ Rawlins and members of his criminal gang at Christmas Falls in June 2008, days before eight miners were found murdered at the nearby Lindo Creek. The Police Force has always maintained that it […]
By News Source Guyana on March 27, 2018
Caribbean & International, News
Popular US carrier American Airlines has started its approach to the Guyana market and is looking to make a touchdown by December of this year. The company announced today that as part of its expansion to several markets in Latin America and the Caribbean, it plans to begin regular schedule service to Guyana later this […]
By News Source Guyana on March 27, 2018
News
A resident of Ann’s Grove, who was recently nabbed with over 14 pounds of Marijuana on a public bus, was immediately remanded to prison after he made his first appearance in Court. 40-year-old Keno Argyle denied the allegations after the charge was read to him by the acting Chief Magistrate. The Court heard that on […]
By News Source Guyana on March 27, 2018
Crime
A drunken argument and fight between two friends in the North West District has left one of the young men nursing serious injuries and hospitalized, while the other one is sitting behind bars. 19-year-old, Ronald Marks appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court today and a charge of attempted murder was read to him. He is […]
By News Source Guyana on March 26, 2018
News
(DPI) For the first time ever, the access road, which stretches from Don Robin Farm to Bolam Turn on the Nineteen public road Corentyne, Berbice, has street lights. Regional officials and motorists have welcomed the Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s installation of the street lights along the public road. Over the years, several persons have lost […]
By News Source Guyana on March 26, 2018
Crime, News
Extradition proceedings involving alleged fugitive Troy Thomas heated up on Monday when through his lawyers, Thomas told the Magistrates’ Court that it has no jurisdiction to hear the case and his rights to be protected as a Guyanese were being violated. Thomas’ battery of Lawyers, which included Attorneys Nigel Hughes, Darren Wade and Bernard DaSilva, all made […]
By News Source Guyana on March 26, 2018
Crime, News
Following the discovery of a forged cheque that was provided to a furniture store over two months ago, a father of eight was arrested and charged following an investigation. Today the man was taken before the Court to face forgery charges. 53-year-old, Christopher Connell stood before Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman and denied the allegations placed […]
By News Source Guyana on March 26, 2018
News, Politics
Millions of dollars in expired drugs and medical supplies dating back to 2016 are still stored at the West Demerara Regional Hospital in bond space that has been described as congested and disorganized. Regional Executive Officer for Region Three, Denis Jaikarran and a team of officials from the Region faced tough questions when they appeared […]