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Motorcyclist dies after slamming into utility pole

A young motorcyclist died early this morning after he reportedly lost control of his motorcycle and slammed into a power pole on the East Coast of Demerara. Dead is 26-year-old Zahid Mohammed of East LaPenitence, Georgetown. It was just before 2 o’ clock this morning, while he was heading west along the southern carriageway of […]

“Zipper” remanded to jail over Campbellville cocaine bust

Former murder accused, 57-year-old, Campbellville businessman Andre Gomes aka “Zipper” was back in Court today, where he was slapped with a cocaine possession charge. The charge stemmed from the discovery of just over two pounds of cocaine in the man’s Craig Street, Campbellville home. In Court today, “Zipper” pleaded not guilty to the charge. He […]

Venezuela wants continuation of Good Officer’s process as it rejects UN decision

The Government of Venezuela has rejected the decision by the Secretary General of the United Nations to refer the territorial controversy case to the International Court of Justice. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Caracas said it prefers another shot at the Good Officers’ Process. “It is worth asking the reasons that the International Court […]

No decision yet on whether criminal charges will be pursued in alleged teacher “sexual grooming” probe

The Director of Public Prosecutions is disputing a report in the Guyana Chronicle that it has recommended criminal charges against High School teacher, Coen Jackson, in that sexual assault probe. The Guyana Chronicle carried a front page headline today indicating that criminal charges have been recommended by the DPP. But in a press statement, the […]

Crime Spree COIs must be comprehensive and with International Jurists -Jagdeo

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, while welcoming the Government’s announcement to conduct Commissions of Inquiry into the crime spree, believes that the probes must be comprehensive and have international jurists serving on the Commissions. The crime spree took place between 2002 and 2008 under the Jagdeo presidency. Over 1400 Guyanese were murdered during that period. In […]