Police come under fire while pursuing Brazilian gunmen after Lethem robbery; Suspects nabbed in Brazil

Three robbery suspects have been arrested in neighbouring Brazil after carrying out a daring Sunday afternoon armed robbery at a Chinese owned shopping complex in the Lethem. Eyewitnesses said the Shopping25 complex was attacked by three Portuguese speaking armed men at around 1:45pm on Sunday. The three men, who were all masked, assaulted the owners […]

Boat collision in Middle Mazaruni river leaves one dead

A Kangaruma village, Mazaruni resident lost his life on Saturday in a tragic collision between two boats in the Middle Mazaruni River. Police have identified the victim as Davenand Williams. A report from the Police stated that Williams was operating a small wooden speed boat along the river when a jet boat captained by Odil […]

Opposition Leader renews calls for new Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission; Accuses current Chairman of political bias

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton on Friday said in addition to the opposition’s demand for biometrics at the place of poll and a clean voters’ list ahead of next year’s national elections, the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Claudette Singh needs to also step down.  Mr. Norton has […]

PNC and AFC Leaders agree to meet

The Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton has announced that he is set to meet with the Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes to discuss issues of mutual interest.  At a press conference today, Mr. Norton told reporters that he agreed to the meeting but the date, time […]

Agriculture Minister ordered to present President with report on the state of GuySuCo and the sugar industry

With the sugar industry set to record another dismal performance this year, the Agriculture Minister is expected provide a report on the state of the Guyana Sugar Corporation and the sugar industry to the President. On Thursday, Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo revealed that the Agriculture Minister was summoned by the President and ordered to submit […]

South Rupununi District Council fires back at GGDMA over “callous dismissal” of concerns

The South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) today fired back at the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association, (GGDMA) over the association’s rejection of calls to halt mining in the Marudi area over a recent gang attack. The Council today denounced the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA), describing its response to the concern of […]