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Bagotstown man shot dead during altercation

A 37-year-old man was shot dead in Bagotstown on the East Bank of Demerara on Tuesday night during an altercation with another man. The deceased has been identified as Mark Anthony Benjamin. A Police report indicated that on Tuesday evening, at around 6:40pm, Benjamin and the suspect, Hosea Salmon, got involved in an altercation, which […]

AFC continues call for thorough and transparent probe of Adriana Younge’s death and condemns violent acts of protest

With the preliminary findings from the pathologists indicating that 11-year-old Adrianna Younge died by drowning, the Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes is continuing the call for “thorough and transparent investigation” into her death, while condemning violent acts of protests that have been taking place in parts of the country. In a […]

Several wanted by the Police over incitement of Public terror

The Guyana Police Force has issued wanted bulletins for more than 20 persons for the incitement of public terror. While many of those wanted were not named in the Police bulletins, their images were released. Many of the wanted persons were captured on cctv cameras setting fire on various streets during Monday night protests, while […]

US Embassy cancels visa appointments and citizens services for Tuesday and Wednesday over protests

The US Embassy in Georgetown has announced the cancellation of all visa and American Citizen Services appointments for the Tuesday, 29th and Wednesday, 30th April, 2025. In a statement on its Facebook page, the Embassy announced that the decision was taken owing to the protests in Georgetown and surrounding areas. Affected applicants will be rescheduled […]