One of the men succumbed to his gunshot wounds, while another is critical and the third one is out of danger. It was just after midnight when the family were preparing for a one-year religious function for their father who passed away when masked gunmen armed pounced on them. The Police say the bandits took […]
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Sodomized and murdered 13-year-old boy’s body recovered
A family’s worst fears were confirmed this afternoon when the body of 13-year-old Leonard Archibald was discovered on a mudflat at the Korthberaadt River. That’s 3 miles from Brothers Village, East Bank Berbice. Residents who were part of the search party said that the body was in the advanced stage of decomposition. The lad went […]
Govt to facilitate GuySuCo with $2B bailout in exchange for lands
The Government of Guyana will be offering the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) a $2B bailout in exchange for lands, for the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA). This was announced by Minister of State, Joseph Harmon on Thursday. On September 18, a meeting was held between GuySuCo, Acting President and Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo, […]
Govt to regularise ‘sweeper/cleaners’ employment
Sweeper/cleaners can expect better working conditions and remuneration, as the Government is moving to regularise their employment as Public Servants. This was announced by Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, during his post-Cabinet press briefing, on Thursday. Sweeper/cleaners are a category of workers employed by the Ministry of Education to maintain a clean and healthy environment […]
Crime down in Berbice- Acting Crime Chief Williams
The level of crimes being committed in Berbice Region Six is said to be at its lowest. This is according to Assistant Commissioner and Acting Crime Chief Paul Williams. The Acting Crime Chief said since assuming responsibility for the ‘B’ Division on July 23, 2017, the police have been effectively handling the crime situation in […]
Man arrested for allegedly fondling school child
The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon (September 20) at a City Primary school. There are reports that the man came into the school yard pretending that he was a parent, then allegedly committed the act on the child. The Police were called and the suspect was taken into custody. Parents and teachers at the school are […]
Grieving mother says this is her 2nd child to be killed in a road accident and it will be a struggle to get funds for the burial
A Police corporal remains under close arrest as the body of the 20-year-old victim has been positively identified as Anastasia Kerr of Hope, East Coast Demerara. The woman was killed while she was attempting to cross the road when she was hit by a vehicle being driven by a policeman, who was said to be […]
A cocaine mule destined for Canada was sentenced to four years imprisonment and fined $2.5million dollars
38-year-old Julius Fidel Watkins, a father of 4, was today sentenced to four years in prison and fined $2.5million dollars after he pleaded guilty to possession of 960 grams of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. The man was taken off a Canadian bound flight at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport by ranks of the […]
Daughter of former assistant police commissioner and taxi driver shot during robbery
The daughter of former Assistant Commissioner of Police George Viphius and a taxi driver were both shot in their arms last night when gun-toting bandits pounced on them at Providence New Housing Scheme. The injured driver managed to flee the scene to the hospital. There are reports that the bullet exited, while the injured Kathy […]
Businessman dies in fire
A seventy-seven year old businessman today lost his life in an early morning fire on Main Street. The dead man has been identified as Yousuf Sankar, the owner of Raisins photocopy Center. The body was discovered by police and fighters after the flames were extinguished. Sankar according to reports was trapped in the building while […]