Six children were rescued on Tuesday after the canoe they were travelling in sank in the Cuyuni River near the Eteringbang Landing in Region Seven (Cuyuni- Mazaruni). The children are all pupils of the Eteringbang Primary School, Police Headquarters reported. They were reportedly returning from school to the Venezuelan border…
Police are investigating a shooting incident which resulted in the injury of Jeroam Tony, a 35-year-old farmer of Phillipai Village which occurred on January 14, at Phillipai Village, Upper Mazaruni, Region #7. Police Headquarters reported that Darrick George, a 35-year-old farmer of the same village is a licensed firearm holder…
Police are searching for a male who managed to escape after he was found to have over $280,000 in counterfeit money on Tuesday at Mahaica, East Coast Demerara. A Police press release revealed that ranks were conducting a roadblock on the Helena Public Road at Mahaica when they observed motorcar…
Police are on the hunt for a 38-year-old man who drove a car into the path of his mother, killing her on the scene at Lot 8 Saywah Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara on Tuesday. Dead is 63-year-old Ena Seecharran. Police Headquarters revealed that the car #HD 1726 was parked…
There are dream debuts, and then there is Shamar Joseph’s debut. To begin with, he became the first ever from his tiny village of Baracara in Guyana – the place has a measly population of 350 – to represent West Indies in a Test during the first Test against Australia…
Shamar Joseph enjoyed a memorable opening day in Test cricket as West Indies just about kept themselves in touch with Australia at Adelaide Oval after Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins had all but dismantled their first innings. After hitting 36 from No. 11 in a final-wicket stand of 55 to…
A 64-year-old man died after he was attacked by pit bulls on Tuesday at the Topoo village, in Corentyne, Region Six (East Corentyne- Berbice). Dead is Latchminen Permaul, also called “Blackboy” of the Topoo village. Latchminen’s wife, 61-year-old Sandra Permaul, told Police that her husband left home on Monday at…
The High Commission of Canada to Guyana is pleased to announce that the Honourable Robert Rae (Bob Rae), Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations in New York, will be on an official visit to Guyana on Wednesday January 17, 2024. During this visit, Ambassador Rae will…
The Private Sector Commission commends the Government of Guyana on the timely delivery and declaration of the National Budget 2024, a landmark fiscal plan totalling 1.146 trillion Guyana dollars. This budget represents the largest allocation in the nation’s history and showcases the government’s commitment to fostering economic growth and development. …
See below statement issued by Demerara Bank Limited: In the heart of Demerara Bank’s mission lies an unwavering commitment to building more than just financial success – a commitment to nurturing thriving communities. The bank firmly believes that true prosperity is achieved not only through economic growth but by fostering…
