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Special Branch Head destroyed notebook on Mohameds’ arrest, U.S. Marshal Meeting -Court heads in extradition case

Head of the Special Branch unit of the Guyana Police Force, Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, testified today that he shredded and burnt a notebook containing information that related to events that unfolded on October 31, 2025 when Guyanese businessman Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed were arrested following a request by the United States […]

Local businesses being urged to tap into £3 Billion UK credit finance facility

Guyanese businesses are being urged to take advantage of a £3 Billion financing facility available through UK Export Finance (UKEF). Senior Minister responsible for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has explained that the facility represents a significant opportunity for companies seeking to expand their operations and invest in new equipment and technology. Speaking during a private […]

Police seize cash and weed in Ituni road bust

Over $455,000 in cash and 78 pounds of marijuana were seized by Police investigators on Wednesday during an operation at Five Mile, Ituni Road in the Upper Demerara River area. A statement from the Police this morning explained that one suspect has been taken into custody, as the probe into the find continues. The bust […]

Canadian company inks deal with Government for development of major gold mining operation at Mahdia

Canadian gold mining and exploration company, Mako Mining has signed a mineral agreement with the Guyana government. The agreement provides the company and its subsidiary, Stronghold Guyana Inc., with a stability framework covering legal, fiscal and operating conditions for the Eagle Mountain gold project in Guyana. The Eagle Mountain Gold Project is an advanced-stage gold […]

Chief Magistrate offers caution against rushing of Mohameds’ extradition proceedings

Stating clearly that the Court will not take orders from persons inside or outside of the Courtroom, Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman today warned against rushing the extradition proceedings involving the Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed. She also cautioned Special Prosecutor, Glen Hanoman, who had complained about the length of […]

Household Electronics Store completely gutted by fire

Hundreds of millions of dollars went up in flames today as a massive fire destroyed the Regent Household Electronics Store on Regent Street in the heart the city’s commercial zone. The Fire Service was alerted just after 1pm as smoke was seen billowing in the top floor of the massive three-storey building, which housed several […]