Aydil Francis, an 18-year-old Construction Worker from South Sophia, was shot Tuesday night by a man with whom he argued on Phagwah Day, March 25. Police Headquarters said the incident occurred around 20:30 hrs at Guyhoc, Georgetown. The suspect, called ‘Preggo’ (only name available), is said to be from Plum Park,…

The construction of 32 concrete bridges from Kurupukari to Lethem is advancing rapidly, with the final bridge at Pirara approaching completion. Currently, the Pirara bridge stands 50 per cent complete. Its conclusion will signify the overall conclusion of the project along the Kurupukari to Lethem corridor. This was disclosed by…

With comprehensive services and treatment in place for persons living with tuberculosis (TB), the Ministry of Health is making major strides in reducing TB incidence in the country. Already, the ministry has achieved a few of its goals for the TB strategy, one of which is the reduction of TB…

Guyanese authorities are exploring how they can make Guyana a new travel hub, particularly as a layover space for many long-haul flights, according to the Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill. Edghill disclosed the government’s intentions to position the country as a new transit hub Tuesday night during a reception…

See the full statement issued below: The Ministry of Home Affairs hereby notifies the public that both the Guyana Fire Service and the Guyana Police Force are actively engaged in combating a large wildfire in the Perseverance/Providence vicinity and along the Demerara River below the Sand Hill area. These blazes…

Days after parcels of cocaine were discovered in a “go fast”, the two occupants were on Tuesday charged for the 536 kilograms bust and remanded to prison. Jose Felix Lindore and Javier Perez appeared at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court. The charge was read to them by Magistrate Alisha George. Both…

Almost a week after the Guyana Police Force indicated that it has wrapped up the probes into the fatal shooting of Police Sergeant Alex Vaughn as well as the shooting of another Police Sergeant last month, the Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on Tuesday said, it has…

See below the full statement: Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo Welcomes New Leadership The Secretariat of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo is thrilled to announce the appointment of Fareeza Haniff as the new Media and Operations Director and Kiana Wilburg as the new Chief Executive…

Two men, Shammy Edwards and Ken Summer, were arrested over the weekend following the discovery of almost six kilograms of cannabis, concealed in a freezer. The duo was jointly charged with the offence of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking on Tuesday. The duo appeared before Magistrate Michelle…

Nicholas Khelawon, a 51-year-old resident of Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara (WCD), died early Tuesday morning after he was struck down by a speeding minibus that allegedly attempted to avoid hitting a motor car. Police Headquarters, in a statement, reported that the incident occurred around 03:19 hrs along the Uitvlugt Public…