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The Guyana Defence Force has made moves to significantly adjust its posture on the western border and surrounding communities, following the attack on a GDF patrol in the Cuyuni river that left six servicemen nursing gunshot wounds. In a telephone interview with News Source, the Chief of Defence Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Brigadier […]
The Criminal Procedure (Plea Discussion and Plea Agreement) Act is now in force, and Attorney General Anil Nandlall is hoping that the public will offer its support to advance the legislation. Mr. Nandlall who piloted the legislation last year, noted that the new Act will enhance judicial efficiency and save significant judicial resources. Speaking during […]
A young couple from Corentyne in Berbice may not be spending Valentine’s night the way they planned. The husband and wife, Premchand Kalicharran and Shazeeda Kumarie, were arrested last evening after just over five pounds of marijuana was discovered in their Crabwood Creek, Corentyne home. According to a statement from the Police, ranks from the […]
Tragedy gripped the East Bank Essequibo community of Hydronie early this morning when a fire claimed the lives of a well known couple in the area. 57-year-old Hansraj Narine and his 52-year-old wife, Hemwattie Narine, both lost their lives in the blaze. The husband worked as a driver, while the wife worked as a teacher. […]
A Guyanese citizen, Harry Narine Rajkumar, who was extradited to Canada on Tuesday will face several criminal charges. In confirming the extradition, the Ministry of Home Affairs said “Rajkumar waived his right to an extradition hearing and consented to return to Canada to face charges, which include attempted Murder in violation of the Canadian Criminal […]
Tragedy gripped the Durban Backlands community this morning when City Councillor for the area and businessman, Kyle Solomon was brutally stabbed to death after chasing a teen he caught breaking into his shop. Solomon reportedly woke up at around 4am and noticed someone trying to break into his shop. Neighbours said he raised an alarm […]
Police have arrested a 21-year-old truck driver for causing the death of a 65-year-old cyclist this morning in an accident at Covent Garden on the East Bank of Demerara. A Police report identified the dead pensioner as Vakeanand Sukdeo of Little Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara. The truck involved in the accident was […]
27-year-old North East La Penitence resident, A’ishah McKenzie, might have been prepared for more than afternoon tea on Monday afternoon as she was busted with just over 5 pounds of cocaine in her suitcase while preparing to board a flight to London. The bust was made by the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit. McKenzie was checked-in […]
Bandits were able to cart off an undisclosed sum of money in a late night break-in at Andrews Supermarket at Robb and Lights Street in Georgetown. A statement from the Guyana Police Force said two metal safes belonging to MoneyGram, which operates an outlet in the building, and a quantity of cash from the cash […]
A 70-year-old gold miner lost his life tragically on Tuesday when the walls of a mining pit collapsed and buried him. A statement from the Guyana Police Force explained that the incident took place at around 2pm on Tuesday at Thomas Island, Puruni River in Region Seven. The dead miner has been identified as Emmanuel […]
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