Civil Aviation to take action against “dare devil” pilots

A group of tourists may have gotten a “thrilling view” of the Kaiteur waterfalls from a small local aircraft, but the pilot who pulled off a “dare devil” stunt at the iconic waterfalls could find himself facing sanctions. Video of the “dare devil” flight surfaced on youtube after being posted by a foreign tourist. The […]

North Ruimveldt woman on $100,000 bail after charged for sharing nude photos of ex-boyfriend on social media

A young woman has found herself facing serious charges for posting nude photographs of her ex-boyfriend. 30-year-0ld, North Ruimveldt resident, Neketa Cooper stood before Magistrate Judy Latchman today after she was charged for posting the nude photographs of her ex-boyfriend on social media. The woman denied the allegations. The charge stated that between June 1, […]

Cow thieves on bail after carting off four cows from farm

At the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court today, three men were released on $60,000 bail each, after they were charged for stealing four cows. 20-year-old Quesan Frank of Tabathinga, 18-year-old Curtis Charles of Tabathinga and 28-year-old Ivor Rodriquez of Bartica, all appeared in court today and entered not guilty pleas. The  Court was told that between the […]

First occupants of new government houses receive keys

A 1993 house lot applicant is the first owner and occupant of a duplex home constructed by the government under its latest housing project for low, moderate and middle-income families. Forty-six- year-old Deborah Wilson was handed the keys to the two-bedroom, fully completed $6.8 million home on Tuesday by Minister with Responsibility for Housing, Valerie […]

Bandit struck down and shot dead during robbery attempt

A robbery attempt turned out deadly for a suspected bandit this morning after he was struck down then shot dead by a security guard after trying to snatch a bag from a businesswoman. The incident occurred on the Railway embankment road at Lilliendaal. According to reports, the woman who was in the company of the […]

Cash strapped City Hall facing compensation demands from citizens

An already cash strapped Georgetown City Council is being asked by two citizens to pay compensation of several million dollars, one by a woman who fell into a poorly secured manhole at the Route #42 bus park and another by a man whose vehicle was stripped after seized by City Constabulary Officers. Mayor Patricia Chase-Green […]

Dr. George Norton takes over Youth,Sport and Culture portfolio as Nicolette Henry confirmed as Education Minister

President David Granger has announced that Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton will, as of September 1, assume responsibility for Culture Youth and Sport, allowing Minister of Education, Ms. Nicolette Henry to focus on improving the quality of and access to education countrywide.  In a statement, the Ministry of the Presidency said Dr. Norton […]

City Hall further delays vote on parking meter project

The Georgetown Mayor and City Council has further delayed the vote on the parking meter project. At a statutory meeting this afternoon, the Council agreed to discuss the fate of the parking meter project during a special session on September 7th. The move, which in effect delays the vote, comes as brightly coloured posters supporting paid parking […]