Crime

Roommate emerges as prime suspect in murder of lawyer

As investigations continue into the brutal murder of Attorney Richard Layne, the Attorney’s friend and roommate, Police Sergeant Tony Sulker, has emerged as the main suspect in the case. Sulker is a patient of a city hospital under Police guard, after he allegedly ingested a poisonous substance today. Sulker lived at the home of the […]

Jagdeo defends criticism of local Judicial decisions; Says Govt. will not be silenced

Facing criticism over recent statements against the local judiciary, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today declared that there is no other organization in the country that respects the country’s judiciary and judicial process like the People’s Progressive Party. Last week, the People’s National Congress Reform and the Alliance For Change, both called out the Vice President […]

Police destroy $3.8M in marijuana at Berbice river farm

The Guyana Police Force is continuing its drug eradication efforts across the country and recently, Police ranks in Region 10 conducted an operation between the communities of Wiruni and St. Lust in the Berbice river. During the operation, the Police said a 3-acre marijuana farm was discovered with plants ranging from 4 feet to 6 […]

Elderly Norton Street man survives execution attempt

A 70-year-old man from Norton Street, Lodge narrowly escaped an execution attempt at his home.  According to the man, Raymond Knipe, who works as an electrician, just after he parked his mini-bus in his yard at around 9:15 on Saturday night, he noticed a man dressed in dark colored clothes walking towards him.   The […]

Tamesh Jagmohan denies claims of involvement in gold smuggling and money laundering

Prominent businessman, Tamesh Jagmohan, has denied claims of being involved in gold smuggling and money laundering.  Jagmohan issued a press statement this morning after reports surfaced on social media that he may be under investigation by the US authorities.  The businessman and gold dealer said he has never engaged in any illegal activity, and remains […]

Further delay in delivery of decision in “Mudwata” cyber crime case; Accused complains of two-year wait to clear his name

More than two years since he was charged with a cyber-crime amidst accusations of him being the foul-mouthed “Mudwata” cartoon character on youtube, local video producer and award-winning photographer Keron Bruce is still to have his name cleared. Bruce was back at the Diamond Magistrates’ Court this morning with the hope of hearing a decision […]