A 21-year-old man was remanded to jail today after being charged with the robbery of an undercover Police officer. The incident reportedly took place on the 15th December at the Aces Nightclub. The policeman was relieved of his service weapon and other items, while being held up at gunpoint. In Court today, the accused, Keaton…
A 21-year-old Bent Street, Werk-en-Rust man was on Thursday remanded to prison for allegedly robbing and stabbing a Police officer in the Aces Club at Second Street Alberttown, Georgetown. The accused, Keston Duke, appeared before Cheifc Magistrate Ann McLennan and pleaded not guilty to the charge. It is alleged that Duke, while in the company…
The adolescent pregnancy rate in Guyana is highest in the hinterland region, according to a recent survey that examined adolescent pregnancies in 2015 and 2016. In both years, the figures pointed to the hinterland communities as having the highest number of cases. Dr. Morris Edwards of the Ministry of Public Health revealed the findings this…
The APNU+AFC Coalition Government re-asserts that it is united, strong and stable. At our Cabinet meeting today, Tuesday, December 18, the Coalition re-affirm its patriotic commitment to Guyana and strengthens its resolve to realise the good life for all. Though not without challenges and a few mis-steps, the successes of this Coalition Government are numerous…
The Department of Labour has launched a full-scale investigation into the fishing tragedy at sea that claimed the life of a fisherman attached to the Prittipaul Singh Investments company. Today, investigators from the Department visited the fishing vessel which is docked at the company’s wharf. They were able to tour and get a first hand…
By Avenash Ramzan Keemo Paul has been bought by Delhi Capitals for the 2019 Indian Premier League. All-rounder Paul, who has represented Guyana, West Indies and Guyana Amazon Warriors, was sold at his base price of 50 lakh (US$70,000). He joins compatriot Sherfane Rutherford, who was snapped up by the franchise in the earlier rounds.
The Government called on the Opposition to “bring on” the no confidence motion. Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, today said that is exactly what his party will be doing this Friday when the motion comes up for debate and a vote. Although the Opposition is in the minority by one seat, Mr. Jagdeo said that it…
By Neil Marks “Anybody troubling with nose, ears, throat and rash on the skin?” It’s about eight the morning, December 20, at the West Demerara Regional Hospital, located at Best Village, West Coast Demerara, giving it the common name “Best” Hospital. The security guard gets no response to his initial inquiry; he tries again, addressing…
The People’s Progressive Party has expressed “deep shock” at the sudden passing of former Home Affairs Minister, Ronald Gajraj, who died on Saturday after collapsing with a suspected heart attack. Gajraj served as Home Affairs Minister under the PPP from 1999 – 2005. He was later appointed High Commissioner to India and served in that…
By Neil Marks Chitwantie Bissessar had just finished cooking the family meal and was relaxing near her window. It was September 10; she had taken a day off from work and was relaxing home and preparing for the next day when she would have to get up early to go sell at the roadside at…
