By News Source Guyana on February 12, 2018
Crime, News
Police investigators are probing the murder of a 30-year-old porter of Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo. The man’s body was discovered this morning in a pool of blood. with a gaping wound to his left hand. According to the Police, an investigation has revealed that about 10 o’ clock last night, the man was involved in a […]
By News Source Guyana on February 10, 2018
Crime, News
In a major breakthrough, Police ranks from A’ Division traveled to Monument Hill at Kuru Kururu on the Linden Soesdyke highway and found several stolen vehicles and vehicle parts with engraved registration numbers. Over the past few months, there has been a surge in cases of carjackings and vehicles being stolen. Just recently, members of […]
By News Source Guyana on February 9, 2018
Crime, News
Twenty-year-old Linden taxi driver, Orlando Flatts aka “Rango”, was stabbed to death just after midnight this morning after he allegedly forced his way into the home of his ex-girlfriend. According to a Police statement, it was around 12:30 this morning that “Rango” armed himself with a piece of metal and forced his way into the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 9, 2018
News
Now in its second year, the Maraikobai off road village safari is set to kick off on February 23rd and will run until the 25th, with the aim of promoting domestic tourism and affording participants the opportunity to experience indigenous culture and understand its history. With a total of four annual safaris, the Pakaraima Safari Club […]
By News Source Guyana on February 9, 2018
News, Politics
Guyana and Brazil recommitted themselves today to ensure the South American continent remains a zone of peace with respect for territorial sovereignty. The recommitment came during an official State visit by a delegation from Brazil to Guyana which included its Minister of Defence Raul Jungmann and Minister of Justice, Torquato Jardim. President David Granger conferred the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 8, 2018
Crime, News
Guyana’s security forces will be moving to tighten up on security especially in the bordering regions to stem the flow of illegal weapons into the country. Special attention will be given to the border with Brazil. As gun crimes remain high, investigations have revealed that many of the guns being used are coming in from […]
By News Source Guyana on February 8, 2018
Crime, News
The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit has announced that as it continues to probe the discovery of close to 20 pounds of cocaine in frozen fish, it has released the porters who were held as part of the probe. However, the person listed as the shipper of the cocaine laden fish shipment, remains in custody. Six […]
By News Source Guyana on February 8, 2018
News, Politics
Following the Opposition Leader’s decision not to agree to the President’s nominees for the positions of Chancellor and Chief Justice, President David Granger intends to consult his legal advisors before moving forward with the process, but he does not intend to offer new nominees. The President spoke to News Source today and when asked if […]
By News Source Guyana on February 8, 2018
News, Politics
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has not found favour with the President’s nominees for the two top Judicial posts in the country, essentially blocking the appointment of Justice Kenneth Benjamin as Chancellor of the Judiciary and Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards as the Chief Justice. Justice Benjamin is currently the Chief Justice of Belize while Justice Cummings-Edwards is […]
By News Source Guyana on February 7, 2018
Crime, News
Four Venezuelan nationals who admitted in Court today that they are sex workers, were fined $30,000 and ordered deported after admitting to illegally entering Guyana. The four Venezuelan nationals were identified today in Court as Mario Brito, Edis Herera, Yisneidi Sidian and Sindian Herera. They told the Court that they are all in their 20’s. […]