The bodies of a pregnant woman and her fiancé, who disappeared while swimming at Unity Beach, East Coast Demerara, on Sunday, were recovered on Tuesday, bringing a tragic end to an extensive search operation. The News Room was reliably informed that the bodies were found shortly after midday. Police ranks…
UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Niño
GENEVA, June 2 (Reuters) – The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Niño that could drive up global temperatures and increase the risk of extreme weather over the coming months. El Niño is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern…
Minibus operators warned against discriminating, refusing passengers
Minibus operators are being reminded that they cannot refuse to pick up passengers based on gender or other discriminatory reasons, as Police continue efforts to improve accountability and service within the public transportation system. The reminder came during a recent episode of the ‘Road Safety and You’ programme, where traffic…
‘Iwse’ pleads guilty to murder; sentencing set for June 17
The young man accused of murdering his girlfriend Shonette Dover has admitted to the killing, bringing the long-running criminal matter a step closer to conclusion. Shaquawn Alleyne, known as “Iwse,” appeared at the Demerara High Court before Justice Sandil Kissoon on Tuesday where he formally pleaded guilty to the offence…
‘Guyana is not a crime exporter, it’s an exporter of opportunities’ – French Ambassador
French Ambassador to Guyana, Olivier Plançon, recently signalled a strong commitment to expanding trade and investment relations between the two countries. He was an invited guest at the Private Sector Commission’s (PSC’s) 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, when he revealed that French companies are…
Fisherman found dead in boat after rushing to check vessel taking on water at Mahaica Koker Dam
A 55-year-old fisherman was found dead inside his boat on Monday afternoon after reportedly rushing to check on the vessel when he was informed it was taking in water at a koker dam in Mahaica, East Coast Demerara. Dead is Stephen Ragbeer, also known as “Cannon,” of Lancaster, Unity Village,…
Motorcyclist dies in Crabwood Creek accident
A motorcyclist passed away after crashing into a stationary vehicle on the Crabwood Creek road, Corentyne Berbice on Sunday evening. The deceased is Vinode Deo, 22, who was part of the Community Policing Group and resided at Lot 126 Grant 1805, Crabwood Creek, Corentyne Berbice. It has been reported that…
TV station General Manager charged with assaulting employee
The General Manager of Little Rock Television Station (LRTVS) in Region Six has been charged with assault following an incident involving a fellow employee earlier this year. Phillip Rose, 40, of Betsy Ground, East Canje, Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court on Monday. It…
Guyanese Anderson and Dindyal in West Indies Academy squad for Sri Lanka tour
Guyanese top-order batters Kevlon Anderson and Mavendra Dindyal have been named in West Indies Academy squad to face hosts Sri Lanka in a multi-format series from June 3-27. 25-year-old Anderson has played a solitary Test match, while averaging 37.74 in 28 First-Class matches with five hundreds and six fifties. He…
Region One councillor involved in crash with police officer in Moruca
A Lance Corporal of Police is hospitalised following a collision with a vehicle driven by a Region One councillor on Monday morning along the Kumaka Public Road in Moruca. Police said the accident occurred at about 08:45 hrs and involved motorcycle CR 3340, ridden by the police rank, and motor…
