Two unvaccinated men died from COVID-19, taking Guyana’s overall death toll to 1, 156 since March 2020. The Ministry of Health reported that both men, aged 81 and 66, are from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica). The 81-year-old died on January 26 and the 66-year-old died on January 27. The latest deaths take the death toll for…
Police have issued a wanted bulletin for 40-year-old Mark Anthony Amsterdam in connection with the alleged rape of a child under 16-years of age. His last known address is Lot 43 NO. 3 Settlement, Blairmont, West Bank Berbice. Anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of MARK ANTHONY AMSTERDAM is asked to contact…
A 19-year-old construction worker who tested positive for COVID-19 died on Thursday after he was reportedly stabbed by his stepfather. Dead is Isaiah Edwards of East La Penitence Squatting Area, Georgetown. Police Headquarters reported that the boy tested positive for the disease after he was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital to receive treatment for…
Promising a higher standard of service for less, the new Fireside Suites will be opening its doors on Saturday at 154 Garnett Street in Kitty. The new boutique hotel with its 14 self-contained rooms is catering for the business traveler and holiday seeker who is looking for all of the modern conveniences in the heart…
A 57-year-old horse cart operator walked out of the Demerara High Court a free man on Thursday after a 12-member jury found him not guilty of raping a 44-year-old woman in 2020. Christopher Howes of Rasville, Roxanne Burnham Gardens, Georgetown was on trial before Justice Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Demerara High Court for the offence…
The Justice system in Guyana is expected to continue to be strengthened this year through a number of programmes and initiatives that will be supported by the budget. The Minister of Finance announced yesterday that the ongoing reforms in the Justice system will continue this year, with extra emphasis on the modernization of the judicial…
Statement by Cricket West Indies Cricket West Indies (CWI) is aware that earlier today, voice notes were circulated on social media, and in sections of the regional broadcast media, suggesting that there is a rift within the West Indies Senior Men’s team. Contrary to the unsubstantiated statements, containing unfounded and mischievous allegations, CWI is satisfied…
A pregnant 24-year-old woman was stabbed to death this afternoon in her C’ Field Sophia home and her ex-boyfriend is the main suspect. Dead is Loretta Simon who was three months pregnant, according to family members. The incident took place just after 1 o’clock this afternoon. According to reports, the woman was at home with…
Police late Thursday night issued a wanted bulletin for 34-year-old Terrence Thomas called “OOSH” for questioning in relation to the murder of his ex-girlfriend Lorretta Simon who was stabbed to death at her mother’s C’ Field Sophia, Georgetown home. Thomas’ last known address is listed as Lot 3 East La Penitence, Georgetown. “Anyone with information…
A 19-year-old East La Penitence youth who attempted to protect his mother yesterday from her abusive partner has died from the stab injuries that he sustained. The youth, Isaiah Edwards and his mother were at home when his stepfather started to abuse the mother because she was cooking late. The young man reportedly went to…
