Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman repeatedly halted lines of questioning Thursday in the extradition proceedings involving U.S.-indicted businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed, telling the court that the defence appeared to be engaging in a “fishing expedition” and “building castles in the sky.” The exchanges occurred during continued cross-examination…
The Vurlon Mills Football Academy Inc. (VMFA) announced on Thursday the launch of the Exchange Cup 2026, a marquee youth tournament designed to bridge the competitive gap between local youth football and the wider Caribbean. The tournament is scheduled to run from March 29 to April 1 at the Camp…
Scotiabank has completed the rollout of its new enhanced ATMs, also known as Intelligent Deposit Machines (IDMs) at its branch locations. These advanced self‑service terminals are designed to make everyday banking faster, safer, and more convenient for clients. The introduction of IDMs represents a major step in the Bank’s ongoing…
PRESS RELEASE || Keron Sandiford, after two weekends of intense competition, won the National Open Chess Championship Qualifiers, while young Kataleya Sam took home the first-place prize in the Women’s Qualifiers. The 2026 National Open Chess Championship Qualifiers and the Diamond Fire-sponsored Women’s Chess Championship Qualifiers concluded on Sunday, March…
The sisters of Caslene Toney have stepped in to raise her six children, aged three to 18, and help them navigate life without their mother. Toney was brutally murdered by her husband last Sunday. She reportedly endured years of abuse at the hands of her reputed husband, Morris Hugh, the…
Police are probing the discovery of human remains following a fire this week, which destroyed two houses at Bee Hive Village, East Coast Demerara. A release from Police Headquarters said the fire occurred sometime between 23:50hrs on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and 01:00hrs on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The fire…
In keeping with the commitment made by President Irfaan Ali and as announced in the 2026 Budget presentation by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, Government will commence the distribution of the $100,000 National Cash Grant for citizens in Guyana, with…
Amid massive investments earmarked to improve markets nationwide, Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore has said the city is continuing efforts to establish a structured market space at Merriman’s Mall. He told the News Room that the city is examining proposals for a new facility that would provide a more organised environment…
Women from the community of Tiger Bay, Georgetown, have harvested their first 35 pounds of celery just six weeks after planting through the new shade house initiative designed to help them earn. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, highlighted the early success of the project on Wednesday…
The committal hearing into the extradition of U.S-indicted businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed resumed Thursday before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman, who ruled within minutes that her earlier decision refusing additional disclosure in the case will stand. The hearing continued at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts after a period…
