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Linden man perishes in accident after swerving from child on highway

An accident along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway on Monday afternoon has claimed the life of a well-known Linden resident. Dead is 45 – year – old Rawle Adams of Constabulary Compound, Linden. ‘E’ Division Commander, Senior Superintendent Calvin Brutus, told News Source that the accident occurred around 3:00pm, just outside Linden at Bamia along the highway. […]

Third Casino robbery suspect arrested with wet money

A third suspect in the armed Ramada Princess Casino robbery has been arrested by police investigators and will face charges in the Court early this week along with the two other suspects. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum told News Source this morning that the police arrested the third man , who he did not identify, in […]

Rohee booed by public servants as he lashes out against government at Labour Day rally

By Kurt Campbell As the once divided trade union movement in Guyana and political leaders braved light rain in Georgetown and came together for a single rally on Sunday, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Clement Rohee’s speech at the rally appeared to have angered several public servants. Rohee, who served as a Government Minister […]

Trade Unions reunite in Labour Day march and rally

After going their separate ways on labour day for a number of years, the two main trade union bodies and the smaller unions that fall under their umbrella, came together in a unified Labour Day march and rally on Sunday. Walking alongside  government ministers, trade union officials representing the Guyana Trade Union Congress and the Federation […]

Security Officer arrested in Princess Casino robbery probe

A security guard who ended his duty at the Ramada Princess Casino just three hours before the business place was stormed by gunmen, has been arrested by the Police as they continue their probe into the early Friday morning robbery. Police investigators believe that the security officer was the mastermind of the robbery and may […]

Servicemen honoured for outstanding service and border defence

President David Granger, on Thursday, presented medals to 120 servicemen of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) at a Medal Presentation Parade, held at the D’urban Park. Braving the heavy rainfall, President Granger presented 60 members of the GDF with the Military Efficiency Medal and the Border Defence Medal, while […]