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Fraud charges against former Director of the Guyana Power and Light, Carvil Duncan were dismissed on Wednesday due to the prosecution’s failure to produce evidence that support claims of theft. City Magistrate Leron Daly ruled that based on a lack of evidence, the prosecution failed to make a prima facie case against Duncan and the […]
One of two armed bandits was shot and killed by a licensed firearm holder early Wednesday morning as they attempted to break into his Diamond home. Police investigations revealed that about 02:15hrs, the 38-year-old Miner was awaken by a loud noise coming from the lower flat of his house. Upon investigating he saw two […]
Police Investigators were this morning called to a house in Belvedere, Corentyne where the decapitated body of a woman was found. The dead woman who was identified as 53-year- old Bhulmattie Deolall was found with several chop wounds about her body. The woman had been attacked in her yard, just before noon, in the presence […]
Already serving an eight year jail sentence for cocaine trafficking and other charges related to trying to escape sentencing, convicted and self confessed drug lord, Barry Dataram, may have more legal troubles heading his way. The Special Organised Crime Unit has opened investigations into Dataram’s assets and his possible links to money laundering. A senior […]
Members of the Board of Directors of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), met today with President David Granger and Cabinet members on the current status of operations at the organisation, as well as future plans. A statement from the Ministry if the Presidency said Cabinet was given a full presentation by Chief Executive Officer of GuySuCo, […]
A second co-accused in the 2008 Bartica massacre on Tuesday morning pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter in the High Court. Clad in a white linen suit, Clebert Reece appeared before Justice Roxanne George and a Jury where he entered his guilty plea to 12 counts of manslaughter. He will face sentencing […]
Newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Brigadier George Lewis has issued a stern warning to ranks who are engaged in deviant behaviour, cautioning that soldier who break the law and defence regulations will be penalised. Lewis, in his first public address since his promotion last month, told his officers and […]
A Guyanese man early Tuesday morning set out on a journey to walk from Georgetown in Region #4 to Mabaruma and areas in North-West Region #1. Ric Couchman said he expects to complete the challenging journey over land and water within 14 days and could not be worried by the potential risks and dangers involved. […]
Well known political activist and member of the People’s National Congress, Kenneth Chance also known as “Six Head”, passed away on Monday after he suffered a stroke. In a statement, the PNCR said “he was a vibrant member of the PNCR and an activist, not only in his community of Albouystown, but further afield.” The […]
The Government Analyst – Food and Drug Department is advising the general public against purchasing unlabelled items of processed foods, such as flour, milk, sauces, spices and beverages. The department is reminding consumers also that The sale of unlabelled processed foods is in contravention to the Laws of Guyana. Manufacturers and distributors are being urged to stop the sale of unlabelled […]
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