Two ranks of the Guyana Defense Force Ranks and a businessman were today charged in a $745.5 million fuel theft scheme. The three appeared at the Diamond Magistrates’ Court this morning and were granted bail in the sum of $300,000 each. The fuel racket reportedly went on for about five years. The three accused were…
By Jeune Bailey Van Keric WOMAN Police Constable, Tatyanna Aaliyah Blair-Da Silva was brought up as a child to be honest and contented. Those qualities followed her into her adult life, causing her to return the contents of a black ‘laptop bag’ belonging to an overseas-based Guyanese, Sheik Ali. In his message to Divisional Commander, Senior…
The European Union (EU) this afternoon announced the release of an additional €7.5 million in budgetary support to Guyana EU Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando Ponz Cantó explained that the budget support is proof of trust and of a true partnership between Guyana and the EU as the funds are channeled through the national treasury and…
MINIBUS conductor, Morven Nurse, bled to death on Wednesday, shortly after being stoned and stabbed during a confrontation at the Route 44 bus park at Commerce Street, Georgetown. Nurse, 30, called “TuPac”, resided at Haslington, East Coast Demerara (ECD) and is a father of one. Reports indicate that he and the 27-year-old suspect were at…
The European Union (EU) this afternoon announced the release of an additional €7.5 million in budgetary support to Guyana EU Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando Ponz Cantó explained that the budget support is proof of trust and of a true partnership between Guyana and the EU as the funds are channeled through the national treasury and…
A 50-year-old female shopkeeper was, on Tuesday, robbed of jewellery, cash and a cellphone after an armed bandit grabbed onto her neck and threatened to kill her if she did not hand over money. The knifepoint robbery occurred at Chiney Road, Moblissa on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. Police said the 51-year-old robbery suspect reportedly robbed the…
Following PCR tests administered on Wednesday in Pakistan, Cricket West Indies (CWI) can confirm that five more members of the West Indies touring party have tested positive for COVID-19 and will now undergo a period of self-isolation. Three players: wicketkeeper/batsman Shai Hope, left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein, all-rounder Justin Greaves; along with Assistant Coach Roddy Estwick,…
The European Union (EU) this afternoon announced the release of an additional €7.5 million in budgetary support to Guyana EU Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando Ponz Cantó explained that the budget support is proof of trust and of a true partnership between Guyana and the EU as the funds are channeled through the national treasury and…
–major infrastructural works moving apace –repairs to several schools completed this year MORE than 300 residents will receive affordable house lots in three housing schemes within Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) before the end of the first quarter of 2022, according to Regional Chairman of the region’s Regional Democratic Council (RDC), David Armogan. Armogan, during an…
England suffered another dispiriting day in the Ashes as David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne ground down the bowling on day one of the second Test in Adelaide. Labuschagne capitalised on two dropped catches to end 95 not out as the hosts closed on 221-2. Warner made 95, sharing a stand of 172 in 58 overs…
