Pensioners react to $500 increase in 2018 budget

There were mixed reactions to the Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan’s $500 dollar increase in the old age pension.  Some pensioners from Corentyne Berbice welcomed the increase and said it was thoughtful of the government, while others were looking forward to a little more. In the two years since the APNU/ AFC government has taken […]

Breaking: Popular Rose Hall Town businessman shot

Popular Rose Hall Town, Corentyne businessman called ‘Bobby’ was shot and seriously injured during an alleged robbery attempt on his clothing store minutes ago. He was shot inside his business and has been admitted to a private hospital. We will bring you more information as it becomes available. Police are pursuing the men who have […]

UPDATE: peacemaker stabbed to death

A peacemaker was killed Wednesday afternoon in North Ruimveldt, Georgetown shortly after he attempted to break up a fight between two brothers. Dead is 37, year-old, Hafeez Douglas. Residents said the man was stabbed several times and died on the spot. The incident occurred in front of this shop in the community.His assailant was taken into […]

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, […]