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 […]

Decomposed body found

The decomposed body of 58-year-old Rajendra Persaud was discovered at Brighton Village  Corentyne Berbice early this morning. Persaud was said to be an employee at Sterling Products Limited as a shift operator. Chief Financial Officer of the company, Deodat Indar, disclosed to the media that Persaud should have reported to work on November 11, 2017, […]

“Our society has gone really loose, to where slackness is at its highest” says Coretta McDonald, GS of the GTU

McDonald was reacting to the sudden demise of Richard Ishmael teacher, Kescia Branche who was found unconscious on the road after leaving a city nightclub. McDonald was struggling to come to terms with what she describes as the heartless manner in which Branche was treated by whoever inflicted the injuries she sustained. Saddened by the […]

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 […]