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The driver of a Route 42 mini-bus and one of his passengers both lost their lives in a tragic Sunday morning accident at Friendship along the East Bank of Demerara. The dead driver has been identified as Keon Edwards, while family members identified the dead passenger as Alvin Jones. Eyewitnesses reported that the mini-bus was […]
Law Enforcement agents in Guyana and Canada are probing the discovery of more than 50 pounds of cocaine in an untagged suitcase that arrived in Canada aboard a Caribbean Airlines flight from Guyana. Law Enforcement agents in Trinidad and Tobago are also probing the incident, since the flight to Toronto originated in that country. According […]
Two Police Constables, who have been described by the Guyana Police Force as “rogue cops” are facing charges of conspiracy to commit robbery under arms. In a statement, the Guyana Police Force announced the arrest of Constables Julian Smartt and Winston Williams. According to the Police, following a report of a robbery committed on a […]
An 18-year-old bus driver from Canje, Berbice died in an accident on Sunday night after losing control of the mini-bus he was driving, resulting in the bus slamming into a pile of sand on the roadway and toppling over several times. The dead driver has been identified as Marvin Ishmile of Betsy Ground, Canje in […]
The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit has launched a probe into the discovery of 7.5 pounds of marijuana in One Mile, Linden. In statement, CANU said its agents were conducting an operation in the community this morning when a man was seen carrying a tub with a number of bulky parcels. The man abandoned the items […]
Prime Minister Mark Phillips, who is performing the duties of President, is urging the nation to remain calm and rational. The Prime Minister’s request comes in wake of messages being shared among the communities close to the Venezuela border regarding the planned Venezuelan referendum and the country’s ongoing claims of Guyana’s Essequibo region. The Prime […]
The state-owned Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) has informed management and staffers that their November salaries and week ending 2nd December wages will be delayed until further notice, owing to an unavailability of funds. Workers who are paid both monthly and weekly are expecting their salaries and wages on Friday. However, this morning a letter from […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has issued a call for a stronger and more effective regional anti-money laundering framework. During an address at the 57th Plenary and Working Group Meeting of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) currently underway in Aruba, the Attorney General recognized the work that CFATF has done over the years while […]
Relatives of four fishermen, who went missing at sea close to two weeks ago, remain hopeful that their loved ones will be found alive. The GDF Coast Guard is assisting with the searches. The missing men have been identified as Hazrat Razack called “Denno” of Belle West, Canal No. 2, West Bank Demerara (WBD); Cicil […]
A 19-year-old bank teller who was attached to the Republic Bank Linden branch, and a 44-year-old teacher from West Ruimveldt have been charged for the alleged fraudulent withdrawal of money from the Linden Branch of Republic Bank. The bank teller, Tyrell Davis and the teacher, Donna Edwards, were arrested earlier this week following an investigation. […]
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