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“Ratty” remanded to jail for murder of Kaneville miner

A second suspect was today charged and remanded to jail for the murder of Kaneville miner, Nelon Thomas. One week after a wanted bulletin was issued for his arrest, 25-year-old Seon Caesar aka “Ratty” appeared at the Diamond Magistrates’ Court and was charged with murdering Nelon Thomas on the 9th September. He is accused of […]

Corentyne man remanded to jail over alleged rape of teenage boys

A 39-year-old Corentyne man, who was arrested over allegations that he raped three teenage boys, was remanded to jail today after charges were filed against him. The accused, Ravello Tyndall appeared via video conference at the Whim Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate was not required to enter a plea to the three rape charges. It is […]

Guyana’s vaccine requirement for travelers not limited to WHO-approved vaccines

With a number of countries, including some in CARICOM, implementing vaccine requirements for arriving passengers with only WHO-approved vaccines being recognized, the Government of Guyana today announced that Guyana will also recognize those vaccines that are still awaiting WHO approval. The Health Minister today said various vaccines are being accepted for travel to Guyana. “In […]

Bosai workers strike over prolonged wages negotiations

Workers at the Bosai Bauxite mining company in Linden downed tools this morning and started a strike action over the prolonged negotiations between the management of the company and the workers’ union. The workers complained this morning that the negotiations for the salary increases started in April and are being dragged on by the company. […]

Fire Chief back on the job as admin leave cut short

Two weeks after he was ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs to proceed on leave, Fire Chief Kalamadeed Edoo is back on the job. On the 5th October, Mr. Edoo was sent on leave following the President’s criticism of the Fire Department’s response to the Brickdam Police Station fire. He was made to hand […]

Mackenzie High School mourns loss of Headmaster to COVID-19

The Mackenzie High School in Linden was plunged into mourning yesterday with the passing of the school’s Headmaster, Haslyn Small. The 50-year-old longtime teacher lost his battle to COVID-19 late on Monday night after being rushed to the COVID-19 hospital at Lilliendaal. “Sir Small”, as he was affectionately called by students and fellow teachers, became […]