A young police constable is fighting for her life, while her attacker who is also a policeman is dead after he turned his service weapon on himself. The shooting occurred at the La Grange Police Station on the West Bank of Demerara last night. Dead is Clement Cockfield while Shanice Fraser who he reportedly shared […]
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School girl who was allegedly drugged and raped threatens to take her own life if justice is not served
One of two Corentyne teenagers who was allegedly drugged and raped by two men now says she will take her own life if justice is not served. She conveyed those sentiments to her mother. The girl believes that the suspects had set out to destroy her future. Speaking with the mother of the victim, who […]
Video of Two-time Grammy nominee-Travis Greene performing at the “Hope is Rising “concert in Guyana
“Hope is Rising” is the brainchild of Pastor Joseph Persaud from the Liberty Church in New York. Persaud’s vision is to bring an end to suicide, violence, poverty and other social issues affecting Guyana.
“My little daughter attempting to say dada is painful”- wife of the murdered Corentyne carpenter
Today makes it one year since the body of Corentyne carpenter Faiyaz Narinedat was discovered on the Corentyne Highway at a scene which appeared to be that of a hit and run accident. It was later revealed that the father of two was murdered and his body dumped to stage the crime scene. The dead […]
Trini national who faked kidnapping remanded
The Trinidadian National who reportedly staged his own kidnapping in Guyana was on Tuesday (October, 31) charged and remanded to prison for obtaining ransom money. Sawak Maraj, 33, a mechanical engineer appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ court before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan. He denied the charge. The court heard that on October 27, at Madewini Resort Timerhi, […]
Jagdeo said “PPP will not disappear” and bashes AFC and Prime Minister
The party continues to reject what he calls the unilateral appointment of James Patterson as chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission. At a Press conference today, Jagdeo said his party will discharge its statutory functions and will attend parliament to expose what he calls the wrongdoings and corruption in the open sessions of parliament. He […]
News-in-Depth 23rd Oct 2017 – Family of five homeless and more
Armed gang terrorizes East Bank Berbice families during robbery attempt
Armed bandits stormed the homes of two Greater New Amsterdam, Berbice families early Monday morning. According to the first victim fisherman, Roopchand Parmanand 36, of Glasgow East Bank Berbice, it was approximately 12:25 AM while he was making his way into his home with his family from an outing that six men masked and armed […]
Family reacts to Marcus Bisram’s extradition news following questioning of Lawyer and key witness
The Police’s Major Crimes Unit from Georgetown were in Springlands, Corentyne Berbice over the weekend making several arrests as they continue to work feverishly to stay on top of Faiyaz Narinedatt’s murder case. The deceased father of two who resided at Number 70 Village, Berbice was brutally murdered by a group of men known to […]
I’m a BIG Deal beauty pageant set for November 18 in Berbice
Twelve Berbician beauties will be vying for the coveted title of Miss Berbice in the upcoming I’m a BIG Deal beauty pageant which will go down on Saturday, November 18 at the Albion Sports Complex (Tarmac). Young women in Berbice are being prepared to be the change they want to see in their communities through […]