Extradition proceedings against U.S-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar Mohamed advanced on Tuesday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court after key extradition documents were formally tendered into evidence, clearing the way for the committal hearing to continue despite repeated attempts to delay the matter. Magistrate Judy Latchman rejected a…
Vendors outside GPHC must vacate area within three days
Yet again, vendors operating in the vicinity of the Georgetown Public Hospital must vacate the area. Speaking at a special meeting of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council, Town Clerk Candace Nelson said she has again received a lawyer’s letter regarding plans to seek a mandamus from the court. She…
Ex-girlfriend remanded for murder of Amar Jones
Shania Benjamin, the 24-year-old ex-girlfriend of Amar Jones has been charged and remanded to prison in connection with his murder. Benjamin, a clerk of Central Amelia’s Ward, made her appearance at the Linden Magistrate’s Court via Zoom before Magistrate Rushelle Liverpool on Tuesday. She was not required to plead to…
Guyana archers secure national ranking points in year-end tournament
Archery Guyana concluded its 2025 competitive season with a national ranking event at the Everest Cricket Club Ground last Wednesday, as the federation sought to formalise its athlete development pathway. The tournament, held on December 31, served as a critical fixture for athletes to accrue ranking points and benchmark their…
New Amsterdam man jailed, accomplice remanded for narcotics possession
One man was jailed, and another remanded after they were caught with a quantity of cannabis earlier in January. Daniel Quintyn, 22, a construction worker from Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, and Jamera Wills, 31, a miner from Savannah Park, New Amsterdam, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court….
City councillor says livelihood of vendors needs ‘earnest’ solution
As attempts to stop vendors from encumbering the pavement and entrances for business places become more rampant, PPP/C Councillor Alfonso De Armas has said an ‘earnest’ solution is needed for vendors. After the vendors at Yhip’s Bakery were removed from the area on Sunday, the concerns grow with a need…
Laluni tragedy: 4-y-o girl dies after house fire
Tiffany Williams, a four-year-old girl from Laluni Village, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, tragically lost her life days after she was severely injured in a house fire. The incident occurred on Christmas Day last year while Tiffany and her mother, Emily Williams, were visiting family. “When this accident happen it was Christmas. I…
Police investigating tourist altercation
See below the full release from the Guyana Police Force: The Guyana Police Force has commenced investigations into an alleged attack involving international visitor Mr. Antony D’Oliveira, host of the Jumps Travel Documentary YouTube channel. The incident which was captured on video and is currently in circulation, is being treated…
Police probing death of Brazilian miner
Police are investigating the death of Márcio Rocha, a 46-year-old Brazilian national and miner, who died sometime on Monday at the Seemang Backdam, Middle Mazaruni, Region Seven (Cuyuni- Mazaruni). According to a Police report, Rocha reportedly suffered from a medical condition and was last seen alive at about 06:00 hrs…
Minister Rodrigues again dismisses corruption claims by Azruddin Mohamed, cites asset disclosure
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues on Tuesday rejected what she described as a coordinated campaign by Azruddin Mohamed to discredit her, accusing him of spreading false claims to divert attention from his own alleged criminal exposure and pending extradition proceedings. See below excerpts from Minister Rodrigues’ statement….
