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Guyanese man extradited to US to face fraud charges

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack, today advised that Guyanese-born, Ronley Floyd Bynoe, was extradited from Guyana to the United States of America (USA) earlier today. He is expected to face fraud and other charges in the US. In a statement this afternoon, the DPP said, Mr. Bynoe was taken from the Georgetown […]

Hicken warns Police Sergeants against taking bribes and being corrupt

Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken has warned his Sergeants not to accept bribes and he made it clear that more persons should face charges for offering bribes to the Police. Addressing the opening of the 2026 Police Sergeant’s Conference this morning, Commissioner Hicken described Sergeants as ambassadors of the Guyana Police Force, who must all […]

AK-47 and 9mm pistol found in Corentyne hideout; 21-year-old suspect in custody

Police in Region Six are investigating the discovery of firearms and ammunition, which were found on Tuesday during an operation in Ulverston Village, Corentyne, Berbice. The Police today said that acting on information received in relation to recent robberies committed at Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice, ranks contacted and arrested a 21-year-old construction worker of […]

Brother and sister die by drowning in Enterprise trench

A morning of celebration ended tragically for two young siblings, who lost their lives by drowning in a trench at Enterprise on the East Coast of Demerara. The two dead children have been identified as 8-year-old Tiana DeCourt and 10-year-old Jadon DeCourt. It is suspected that Tiana slipped into the trench behind a GWI water […]

WIN wants compliance system for gold mining sector to be fully digitized

The main opposition, We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party believes the digitalization of the compliance system within the Gold Mining Industry would increase compliance, declarations, and the ease of doing business, particularly among small and medium scale miners. WIN Member of Parliament, Dr Andre Lewis said the announcement by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission […]

Two nabbed in Lethem with quantity of cocaine and marijuana

Two men were arrested by the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit on Friday in Lethem, Central Rupununi with a quantity of cocaine and marijuana. In a statement, the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit explained the men were arrested during an operation at a residence in the community, which was triggered by information that had been received. CANU […]