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Caricom delegation arrives in Guyana hoping to quell political deadlock
President David Granger, this afternoon, welcomed the Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, OR, to Guyana at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport. Prime Minister Mottley, who is also Chairperson of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is leading the delegation of regional Prime Ministers on a special two-day mission to Guyana. PM Mottley is […]
Four charged with brutal murder of Rose Hall Town businessman
By Farah Bates – Emotions were high as family members of Rose Hall Town businessman, Lomenzo Johnny aka “Sham” gathered outside the courtroom as the murder accused made their appearance. The four men who were jointly charged appeared before Magistrate Alex Moore at the number 51 Magistrates’ Court where the charges were read to them. […]
Driver allegedly responsible for hit and run accident surrenders to police; charged
By Farah Bates – A 40- year-old man of Lot 55 Whim, Corentyne Berbice was Tuesday morning charged for causing the death of a 25-year-old motorcyclist on Saturday night last. The deceased, Shawn Smith of Lot 17 Fingal Street Rose Hall Town, was killed on the Letter Kenny Public Road following a hit and run […]
Rose Hall man killed in suspected hit and run accident
Police are investigating a suspected hit and run fatal accident which left a motor cyclist dead. The man’s bruised body was found in an unconscious state on the Letter Kenny Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice on Saturday evening at 10:55pm. The victim has since been identified as 25yr old Shawn Smith, of lot 17 Fingal Street,Rose […]
Alleged mastermind in Rose Hall Town businessman’s murder on the run
By Farah Bates – Four men are in police custody in connection with the gruesome murder of a Rose Hall Town businessman. Police in ‘B’ Division cracked the case on Friday after one of the suspects allegedly confessed to the murder and implicated four others. The fifth suspect who is believed to be the mastermind […]
Ballot papers in for elections
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has confirmed that Ballot papers for March 2, 2020, General and Regional Elections have arrived in the country. According to GECOM, the ballot papers arrived from Canada early Friday morning at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. They were taken to the election commission under heavy police watch. On March 2, […]
Teen wanted for murder by police
Eighteen- year-old Steven Archibald is wanted by police for questioning regarding the murder of Kyle Chase. In a media release Friday morning, police stated that the murder was committed on December 30th, 2019 in Guyhoc Park, Georgetown. The suspect, Archibald, is of African descent and his last known address is 136 Victoria Street, Alboustown Georgetown. […]
NIS pension increase from $32,100 to $35, 000
The National Insurance Scheme has announced that old age and invalidity pensions have increased from $32, 100 to $35, 000 per month with effect from January 1, 2020. Public Relations Officer, Diane Lewis-Baxter told DPI, that the minimum rate for Survivors’ Pension has been increased from $16,050 to $17,500 per month. Concerning the contribution ceiling, […]
Guyanese man charged with murder in New York
By Tracey Khan – A Guyanese man has been charged with 2nd-degree murder following the death of a 51-year-old male, according to the Schenectady Police Department’s Detective Division in New York. Ishwarnand Goberdhan called “Creso” 35, of Schenectady and also of Tain Corentyne, Berbice is the accused. He was taken into police custody on Wednesday […]