After months of investigation, the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) on Wednesday said it has wrapped up its probe and has recommended dozens of charges against Deputy Police Commissioner (ag) Calvin Brutus for alleged financial impropriety. It is now up to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to provide legal…
SOCU recommends dozens of charges for Brutus
After months of investigation, the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) on Wednesday said it has wrapped up its probe and has recommended dozens of charges against Deputy Police Commissioner (ag) Calvin Brutus for alleged financial impropriety. It is now up to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to provide legal…
Joel Alleyne gets GOA’s backing for International Sports Conditioning Course
The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) has announced its support for Joel Alleyne’s participation in the prestigious 2024 International Sports Conditioning Course at the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) in Budapest. This initiative is part of the GOA’s broader strategic plan aimed at maximizing the benefits of Olympic Solidarity grants,…
FIFA imposes recruitment ban on Macarthur FC until compensation is paid to Dwight Yorke
Macarthur FC has been handed a significant blow after FIFA imposed a recruitment ban on the club, barring them from signing new players until the middle of 2026 unless they pay compensation owed to former coach Dwight Yorke. The ban, which applies to both domestic and international player signings, stems…
Police issue wanted bulletin for suspect in abduction-robbery of Aurora employee
Police have issued a wanted bulletin for 29-year-old Okeemo Arak Brummell of Bel Air Springs, Georgetown, in connection with the abduction of Kevin Fiedtkou. The incident occurred on October 10, at approximately 12:30 hrs, when Fiedtkou, a 31-year-old Operations Supervisor at Aurora Gold Mining Inc., was reportedly held against his…
Police issue wanted bulletin for suspect in abduction-robbery of Aurora employee
Police have issued a wanted bulletin for 29-year-old Okeemo Arak Brummell of Bel Air Springs, Georgetown, in connection with the abduction of Kevin Fiedtkou. The incident occurred on October 10, at approximately 12:30 hrs, when Fiedtkou, a 31-year-old Operations Supervisor at Aurora Gold Mining Inc., was reportedly held against his…
U.S. pushes oil investments in Guyana while European Diplomats advocate for green transition
By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy The inaugural International Business Conference, which opened Tuesday evening in Georgetown, sparked discussion on the country’s economic future, particularly its burgeoning oil sector. Speaking to a packed audience of diplomats, business leaders, and local stakeholders, U.S. Ambassador Nicole Theriot championed Guyana’s oil and gas industry, urging…
Lorry driver dies in accident on WCB Public Road
An accident involving a motor Lorry and a tractor on the Lichfield Public Road, West Coast Berbice on Tuesday resulted in the death of Gokaran Lackram, 65, the owner and driver of the lorry (GAE 4037). Lackram was a resident of Cortton Tree Village, WCB. According to information, the accident…
Guyana focused on long-term sustainable growth, not to be regional powerhouse – Pres. Ali
By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy At the inaugural International Business Conference held at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in Georgetown Tuesday evening, President Dr. Irfaan Ali outlined a clear vision for the country’s future: to build long-term sustainable growth, not to establish itself as a regional powerhouse. Speaking to a room of…
With lower electricity costs on the horizon, manufacturing sector urges focus on energy quality
By Telesha Ramnarine President of the Guyana Marketing and Services Association (GMSA), Ramsey Ali has highlighted the critical role that quality electricity will play in the manufacturing sector’s continued growth and success in Guyana. He was speaking at the opening of the inaugural International Business Conference (IBC), a major event…
