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Two feared drowned at Unity Beach
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘C’ are investigating an incident at Unity Beach, East Coast Demerara (ECD), which has left two persons missing after they were reportedly swept away by strong currents on Sunday afternoon. Missing are Lyodisa Waldron, called “Loyda,” a 20-year-old salesgirl of Victoria Village, ECD, and Andri Francis, called “Bobby,” a 31-year-old...
Aircraft crashes in Region Seven
A Cessna 182P Skylane aircraft N9347G, reportedly owned by well-known Guyanese pilot and operator Orlando Charles crashed on Sunday morning...
Five homeless as fire destroys Port Mourant house, arson suspected
A fire completely destroyed a house at Port Mourant on Tuesday morning, rendering five people homeless. Stephanie Cecil, 29, a...
2017 growth projection revised to 3.1% as mining and forestry sectors contract
By: Bibi Khatoon Guyana saw a growth rate of 2.2 percent for the first half of this year compared to...
Broadcasting Amendment Bill passed after lengthy debate
Delivering closing arguments on the Broadcast Amendment Bill, 2017, Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo lamented that political and personal interests hi-jacked...
Update: Murder accused shot dead, attempted to escape Timehri prison
Director of Prisons Gladwin Samuels has confirmed that a fatal incident occurred at the Timehri Prison at approximately 17:00hrs today...
Breaking News: Prisoner shot dead by warder
A prisoner who had threatened to kill prison officers was today shot dead by a prisoner warder at the Timehri,...
Import permit, but no ban, for foreign wood species coming
The Ministry of Natural Resources has announced plans to introduce an import permit for foreign wood species, with Minister Raphael...
Ramnarine denies “sucking up” to become Top Cop
Assistant Commissioner of Police, David Ramnarine has denied claims that he was “fighting down” Commissioner of Police, Seelall Persaud and...
Changes in Broadcasting Act frees up the press – Nagamootoo says
By Devina Samaroo Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo has snubbed the concerns of major stakeholders including private broadcasters, who believe...
Top Cop’s friend tells CoI he “cuss up” CID ranks
By Leroy Smith Staying clear from admitting that Commissioner of Police, Seelall Persaud “suggested” he be placed on bail...
Economy records 2.2% growth rate- mid-year report
Guyana saw a growth rate of 2.2 percent for the first half of this year compared to a 2.0 percent...
Investigation launched into death of miner
An investigation has been launched into the death of a miner following a mining accident on Monday July 31, 2017...
“I have everything I need” – Dr. Roopnaraine as he takes up new portfolio
Minister of Public Service, Dr Rupert Roopnaraine is back on the job and while he is yet to settle into...
Hire car driver banned from driving
A 34-year-old Hire Car driver of Three Miles, Bartica was suspended from driving for 12 months. He has been identified...
Teixeira urges deferral of request for supplementary funds for SARA
By Devina Samaroo Opposition Chief Whip, Gail Teixeira argued that there is no legal framework under which Minister of...
Chief Prison Officer arrested by the police
By Leroy Smith A Chief Prison Officer attached to the Timehri Prison was today taken into custody by detectives...
Drugs, cell phones found at Timehri prison
An investigation has been launched into the discovery of a quantity of drugs and cell phones at the Timehri Prison...
3 acres of marijuana plants destroyed in Essequibo River
Police on Wednesday destroyed approximately three acres of cultivated cannabis and a camp at Suribana, Essequibo River. A 20-year-old male...
Guyanese national gunned down in Antigua
Masked gunmen have shot dead a Guyanese national, who resides in Antigua. Dead is 43-year-old William Stewart. According to the...
Quinoa trials likely for September
Trials to ascertain which areas in Guyana are conducive for the production of quinoa are likely to commence this September....
