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GRA blasts Jagdeo over criticism of DDL tax settlement

The Guyana Revenue Authority has lashed out at former President Bharrat Jagdeo over the GRA’s decision to settle a tax case wit Demerara Distiller Limited. Jagdeo had described the settlement as “scandalous” and said that the country was losing billions of dollars by the GRA deciding to settle the case. In a strongly worded statement […]

Mother dies in accident while searching for son

A young mother of two died Tuesday evening in a tragic accident on Mandela avenue. She has been identified as Shauna Rice. Rice was the pillion rider on a motorcycle being driven by her partner when a speeding slammed into them. The partner, Steve Fiedkou has suffered several injuries and remains hospitalized in a serious […]

Wakenaam businessman shot dead by bandits on Robb St.

The busy Robb and Alexander Streets area was the scene of a midday robbery today which left a young Wakenaam businessman dead. The dead man has been identified as Mahendra Persaud of Wakenaam in the Essequibo. He was shot just before 12:00 noon while he was about to transact some business in the Alexander Street […]

Missing Maid-of-Honour found dead in Cummings Lodge trench

A Sophia family’s worst fears became their grim reality this morning when two schoolboys found the body of 24-year-old Simone Hackett. The body was positively identified by family members. Shocked and horrified family members rushed to the scene and openly wailed as they saw the young lady’s body stashed in the vegetation laden trench. The […]

PNC offers no objection to Councillor Harding after explanation from Volda Lawrence

Weeks after newly elected Georgetown City Councillor, Winston Harding, took his Oath of Office despite concerns from child rights group about past allegations of child molestation, the People’s National Congress has addressed the matter. The PNC recently held a general council meeting and the issue came up for discussion. The President who is the Leader of […]

US government raises concern about killings by Police and Prison conditions in human rights report

Arbitrary killings by the government or its agents along with allegations of government corruption, including among police officials, have been listed as two of the most significant human rights problems that Guyana faced in 2015. The United States Department of State recently released its 2015 Report on Human Rights Practices across the world and raised […]