Several high-powered firearms along with a quantity of ammunition and narcotics were seized by ranks of the Criminal Investigation Department and Narcotics Branch of the Guyana Police Force during an intelligence-led operation on Tuesday. The operation was conducted between 18:00 hrs and 21:30 hrs in South Ruimveldt, Georgetown. Led by…
Convicted prisoner, Lindon Lamiazon was Wednesday morning found dead in his cell at the Lusignan Prison. The discovery was made at about 06:00 hrs. In a press statement, the Guyana Prison Service said Lamiazon was discovered unresponsive while officers on duty were making a routine check. His blood pressure and…
A Surinamese woman was found dead in a room at the Starlight Hotel located at D’ Edward Village, West Coast Berbice. She was identified as Gaitree Katrian, 25, of Boskamp, Suriname. According to a police report, the woman’s death occurred between Sunday, July 14 and Monday, July 15. investigations revealed…
The bilateral relationship between Guyana and France continues to prosper through the firm establishment of mutual respect, shared values and common goals. This was emphasised by Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips Monday evening, while attending the French National Day 2024 celebrations at the Umana Yana in Kingston, Georgetown. Prime…
The government’s zero-tolerance policy on contractors delaying projects was displayed on Tuesday when it terminated several infrastructure contracts. The contracts were incomplete and the timeline for the projects had ended. These projects are crucial for improving citizens’ livelihoods and the country’s landscape. During an inspection on Tuesday, Minister of Public…
Guyana Football Federation (GFF) referees officiating in the KFC Elite League Season Six completed the first of two July refresher training sessions on Sunday, as the nation’s premier male tournament enters its final six weeks of competition. A total of 14 match officials, including FIFA Referee Shavin Greene, and FIFA…
An eight-member team of top junior chess players attached to the Guyana Chess Federation is representing Guyana in the ongoing Pan American Youth Championships XXXIV in Orlando, Florida, USA. The players will be competing in the Under-10 to Under-16 Open and Girls categories. Players such as Kyle Couchman (Under-16), Aditi…
President Irfaan Ali Tuesday night expressed his support for officers and members of the Police Force and other disciplined forces wearing jewelry and engaging in other forms of self- expression, saying that ethics and professionalism are what should matter. The President’s remarks highlight his commitment to balancing personal freedom with…
Haslyn Hodge, the prime suspect in the murder of Evelyn Alfonzo Alves, the Venezuelan woman who was fatally shot in her head, was on Tuesday charged for the crime and remanded to prison. Hodge, 47, a resident of Prospect, East Bank Demerara (EBD), appeared at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court Two. He…
As momentum builds towards the second Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast, the leading beverage supplier in Guyana, Banks DIH Limited, has continued its support of the tournament. Their GT Beer will once again be the official beer of the tournament with Rainforest Water hydrating players and fans. Other brands…
