In a targeted operation conducted on Thursday, police seized two 12-gauge shotguns and a significant quantity of marijuana at Ebini, Upper Berbice River. The operation, which took place between 11:00 hrs and 6:00 hrs, was part of an intelligence-led initiative aimed at curbing illegal activities in the area. During the…
There was a fatal stabbing early Friday morning at Kamarang Landing. The incident, which took place around 1:15 hrs, resulted in the death of Laurex Henry, a 27-year-old miner from Imbaimadai. According to police reports, Henry had been at a local bar and left in the company of his friend,…
Police arrested four men Tuesday night and confiscated three Glock pistols following a violent confrontation on Garnett and Middleton Streets. The incident began around 1:00 hrs when Samora Haddaway, a 41-year-old driver from Timehri, was waiting at the wheel of his lorry (#GAG 1844) on Middleton Street, preparing to transport…
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has inducted 186 new recruits, including 55 women, into its ranks following their successful completion of the Basic Recruit Specialisation Course 2024-01 (BRSC 2024-01). The foundational training for these soldiers concluded with a formal parade held at the Colonel Ulric Pilgrim Officer Cadet School (CUPOCS)…
Berbicians’ livelihoods will be significantly disrupted if the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuco) downsizes its operations. This is according to the General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. Dr Jagdeo’s statements come in response to the Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton, announcing his party’s intention not to…
The government is pumping huge sums of money into the development of new schemes and the expansion of existing ones, and by the end of this year, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal said about 40,000 house lots would have been distributed by the Irfaan Ali-led government. The governing…
The much-anticipated ‘Silica City’ is expected to be fully developed by 2030, as its master plan has been completed, according to Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali. Silica City has been touted as Guyana’s second city and the first entirely sustainable living space. It is the brainchild of Dr. Ali. As…
Potaro Gardens, massive twin condominium structures, will be constructed by Trican Developments Inc. at Ogle, East Coast Demerara (ECD) area. A condominium- or a condo, for short- is a building divided into multiple units owned by exclusive occupants. And the Potaro Gardens facility promises to be a space where luxury…
The Guyana Girls Under-15 National Team secured a hard-earned victory on Thursday, defeating Guadeloupe 1-0 in their ongoing campaign at the 2024 CONCACAF Girls’ Under-15 Championship. The game was a display of tenacity and teamwork, as both teams vied for dominance on the field. However, the Junior Lady Jaguars were…
The 16th running of the Guyana Cup, which is organised by the Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee, is set to ignite Rising Sun Turf Club on Sunday (August 11) with 10 highly anticipated races. Approximately 100 horses have secured entry for this prestigious event with over G$40 million in cash…
