A vendor is nursing gunshot and chop wounds after the attackers allegedly went to his D’Urban Backlands Squatting Area, Georgetown home and attacked him on Thursday. The Guyana Police Force on Sunday said it is investigating the incident involving Quason Leacock, 31, and three identifiable men, which occurred at about…
A quarrel among family members at Wismar, Linden turned deadly on Saturday after two brothers and their sister’s husband got into a fight. Dead is John Jones, a 56-year-old of Block 22 Squatting Area, Wismar, Linden. The others involved are the brothers of Jones’ wife – a 43-year-old labourer and…
See below full statement from Demerara Bank Limited: Demerara Bank Limited is announcing the retirement of its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Pravinchandra Dave with effect from December 31, 2023. Throughout his remarkable 22-year tenure as CEO, Mr. Dave has proven himself to be a man of character, embodying the principles…
An early morning tragedy struck at Parika, East Bank Essequibo, after a woman was beaten to death by her ex-boyfriend. The woman has been identified as 25-year-old Amanda Persaud. She was the mother of a 3-year-old girl and a vendor at the Parika Market. The suspect was identified as Gurdin…
In an effort to improve the quality of the National Sports Academy, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, in collaboration with the National Sports Commission, will disburse G$500,000 to 10 of the 12 core sports as part of a financial assistance package for the acquisition of equipment. The aforesaid…
West Indies’ latest fast bowling recruit, Shamar Joseph, said he was delighted with his rapid rise to the international ranks, but was not entirely surprised by his selection. The 24-year-old was earlier this month chosen in a 15-man squad to tour Australia next month, after playing only five First-Class matches….
See the full statement from the Guyana National Newspaper Limited below: The Guyana National Newspapers Limited (GNNL) expresses profound concern regarding the recent reports of sexual assault from a female staff member against a male employee of the company. GNNL considers such reports with utmost seriousness and remains steadfast in…
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) and the Guyana Revenue Authority on Friday seized narcotics and uncustomed alcohol found at Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice. CANU in a statement said the joint operation was conducted as part of efforts to prevent the trafficking of narcotics and the smuggling of contraband goods. During…
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday said it is diligently overseeing the situation at Puruni Landing, Region Seven after a fire erupted at a Chinese Supermarket and destroyed several buildings. In a statement, the Ministry said the fire originated in a generator room and subsequently spread to nearby structures….
See below full New Year statement by the incoming Chairman of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana: As the in-coming Chairman of CARICOM, I extend warm New Year’s greetings to all citizens across our beloved Caribbean Community. May 2024 be…
