Crime

Businessman charged for manslaughter and granted bail in shooting death of Policeman

37-year-old West Demerara businessman, Robert Hoosein, was today charged for manslaughter in the shooting death of 35-year-old Police Lance Corporal, Richard Hayes. The Policeman was shot was shot dead last Thursday morning at the businessman’s cell phone in Vreed-en-Hoop during a row over the sale of a phone. In Court today, the businessman was granted […]

Introduction of Ankle Monitoring Bracelets being considered to strengthen interventions against Domestic Violence

The introduction of ankle monitoring bracelets is being considered by the Government as one of the new measures to strengthen interventions against domestic violence. According to Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, new strategies are being considered to ensure greater safety and support for victims of domestic violence. The Minister believes that the ankle monitoring […]

Three in custody over murder of West Ruimveldt woman

Three suspects have been arrested by the Police as the investigations continue into the Sunday night gunning down of 24-year-old West Ruimveldt resident, Faynelle Brewster. The young mother of one, was shot dead in her yard after gunmen chased her brother in a robbery attempt after trailing him home. The Guyana Police today said that […]