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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...
Man jailed for 21 years for killing bedridden mother
Terrence Madray, called Throw back, was on Monday sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for killing his 76-year-old bedridden mother at...
Stepfather arrested after boy found with injuries to head, eyes dies
A four-year-old boy identified as Alex Prince has been pronounced dead after he was Monday found unconscious, naked and with...
Mahaica man admits to court that he hacked his wife to death
A 44-year-old man on Monday confessed to the gruesome killing of his wife Candacy Pitt, called Cindy who was hacked...
Tuschen man killed in early morning accident
A 25-year-old man from Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo died Monday morning after the car he was in crashed into a...
Former guard pleads guilty to killing colleague who allegedly made fun of his daughter
A former MMC Security guard on Monday confessed to the fatal shooting of his colleague during a heated exchange over...
Hundreds of sugar workers petition President for pay rise
An estimated 3,500 sugar workers engaged in the fields and factories of Albion, Blairmont and Uitvlugt Estates have petitioned the...
Baby saved as young mother of four shot in back while sleeping
A 24-year-old woman, Alicia Henry, was shot in her back while she slept with her baby and husband at her...
Dr Yesu Persuad wants politicians be ‘kind and gracious’ during elections
On the celebration of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary, renowned businessman and philanthropist Dr Yesu Persaud is urging politicians to...
UG estimates student population will increase to 30,000 in 20 years
With a push for inclusive education, the University of Guyana is grappling with providing services to more students. University of...
Oil companies funding scholarships, local research projects
The University of Guyana and Canada’s Trent University are collaborating on a CDN$5 million research programme funded by CGX Energy...
400 households affected by flooding on the coast
Approximately 400 households were affected by flood waters as result of high tides and sea defence breaches along the coastland....
No school on Friday as Teachers get ‘Managers’ holiday
Public schools across the country will be closed on Friday as teachers enjoy the day off ahead of World Teacher’s...
President signs official Proclamation for March 2 elections
President David Granger has signed the official proclamation for elections on March 2 next year. The signed Proclamation was released...
There is no heat wave – Hydromet Office
Chief Hydromet Officer Dr. Garvin Cummings on Monday confirmed that the country is not experiencing a heat wave. According to...
CANU gears up to fight increased narcotics sale
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) on Monday morning began its annual staff training aimed at enhancing the capabilities of its...
Apoteri goes online; Hughes says 170 schools now have internet
Apoteri Village in Region Nine is now the latest indigenous village to have internet access. Minister of Public Telecommunications Cathy...
More Nappi residents get water to their homes for first time
An additional 20 homes are now benefiting from the newly drilled well and water supply system in Nappi, Region 9,...
GECOM revokes order for every person to visit GECOM offices – Jagdeo, Gunraj
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo Monday afternoon claimed that the chair of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM, Justice (rtd) Claudette Singh,...
