As the probe into the murder of transgender sex worker Shawn Simon Hooper widens, investigators have determined that two firearms were used in the execution of the crime. The News Room was reliably informed that the development comes after investigators examined the spent shells that were discovered at the crime…
Employees and patrons at the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) were evacuated just after 14:00 hrs on Wednesday when the fire alarm went off, due to a small fire in the risk management department. Preliminary investigations revealed that the fire started as a result of an electrical fluctuation, which caused a…
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) on Wednesday withdrew the conspiracy to traffic cocaine charge against former national cyclist Tyrone Hamilton. The businessman, who was on remand, made his appearance at the Diamond/Grove Magistrate’s Court where Magistrate Clive Nurse dismissed the charge after CANU’s attorney submitted a letter requesting the withdrawal…
The Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department is currently investigating a workplace fatality that occurred on Tuesday, July 16 at 37 Section ‘C’ Land of Canaan. The deceased has been identified as a 28-year-old constructor worker, Christopher Paul Fernandes of 43 Supply, East Bank Demerara. The Ministry…
The lifelong vision of a legendary Guyanese, Master Frank Woon-A-Tai came to fruition on Wednesday when Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips officially commissioned the Dr. Frank Woon-A-Tai Budokan at Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown. The sprawling facility will serve as the headquarters of the International Karate Daigaku, which was formed by…
The Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast, commencing on August 3rd, is gaining momentum with the addition of Montra Restaurant & Lounge and Regal Stationery and Computer Centre as sponsors. Montra isn’t just backing the tournament financially; it’s also fielding a team, the Montra Jaguars, to compete against the 32…
The Guyana Police Force on Wednesday issued a wanted bulletin for Marlon Marcus called ‘Miceman’. He is wanted for the attempted murder of six-year-old Jeremiah Gustave. Marcus’ last known address was listed as East Ruimveldt and Albouystown, Georgetown. The shooting incident occurred at about 19:45 hrs on July 09 at…
Major motorways in Toronto have reopened and clean-up efforts are underway after a string of storms flooded parts of the city, cut power and left drivers stranded. Nearly 5,000 customers were still without power as of Wednesday morning, according to Toronto Hydro, down from 167,000 the previous day. With power…
A post-mortem examination conducted on the body of Surinamese woman Gaitrie Katrian, 25, of Boskamp Suriname, revealed that she died from the ingestion of gasoline. The autopsy was conducted earlier on Wednesday. Katrian’s lifeless body was found in the Starlight Hotel at 19 Section ‘F’, D’Edward Village, West Bank Berbice…
The Guyana Defence Force Football Club on Monday evening secured a 2-0 victory over their long-standing rivals, the Guyana Police Force Football Club, while Slingerz Football Club cruised to an 11-0 victory over Buxton United Football Club. Football enthusiasts witnessed a gripping evening on July 15, as the top three…
