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Customs and Border Patrol Agents arrested a 26-year-old Guyanese man after he arrived at the JFK Airport in New York on Sunday with 26 live whistling birds in hair curlers. The birds were found stashed inside the man’s luggage. US Customs Officers discovered the finches during a secondary baggage examination. CBP agriculture specialists consulted with […]
One week after a 23-year-old woman lost a number of fingers and suffered life threatening injuries at the hands of her 30-year-old reputed husband, the man has been charged for attempted murder and granted bail. Labourer Richard Mohammed of Lower Pomeroon River appeared before Magistrate Esther Sam Anna Regina Magistrates’ Court to face the charge […]
Two months after the gas compressor on the Liza Destiny oil production vessel got damaged resulting in its removal and an increase in flaring, the Exxon company has announced that it is in the final stages of installing the repaired compressor system. In a statement today, the company announced that its teams of experts are […]
Hours after former drug convict, Roger Khan called out the Guyana Police Force over its investigation of the execution of his close friend, Ricardo Fagundes, the Police Force responded, claiming that the investigations have not been compromised. “From the outset, the Guyana Police Force states that the investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of […]
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has issued a call for prison escapees who are still on the run to surrender to law enforcement. In a statement last evening, the Home Affairs Minister assured those escapees that he will be looking at their concerns and will continue to work to improve the conditions at the prisons. […]
Four Police Officers including a recently retired Assistant Commissioner were marched before the Chief Magistrate today to face various fraud charges related to missing funds in the Finance Department of the Police Force and the payment of a $19 million cheque. The charges were laid by the Special Organised Crime Unit of the Force. Appearing […]
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn has rejected concerns that the country may be slipping back into a time when execution-styled killings occurred frequently. The gunning down of biker Ricardo Fagundes on Sunday night outside the Palm Court nightspot ignited fears on social media as details of his murder became known. Speaking to members of […]
With new cases of Coronavirus climbing steadily across the country, the Guyana Police Force is moving to get tougher with the enforcement of the COVID-19 regulations. As part of its efforts, the Police Force wants the public’s help. The Force has released telephone numbers for citizens to call to report breaches of the COVID-19 regulations. […]
A 24- year-old man of North Ruimveldt, Georgetown was today slapped with several fraud charges for allegedly obtaining money by false pretense. The Court heard that Micah Sonaram used social media sites under the name Parts Zone to lure potential buyers. It is alleged that he posed as an authorize importer to order and supply […]
A Taxi Driver was sentenced to 21 years in jail after he was found guilty of detaining and raping a 12-year-old girl. Justice Jo-Ann Barlow handed down the sentence this morning after a jury found Sahadeo Pooran aka Omesh guilty of the crime. The incident occurred back in 2019. The convict broke down in tears […]
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