The case for murdered political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing re-opened on Monday but while family members showed up, the prime suspect was not present in Court. The matter was called in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Judy Latchman. The court was told that murder suspect, Regan ‘gray boy’ Rodriques cannot be located to be notified […]
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Businessman accused of fraud granted $3 million bail
A businessman was granted bail when he appeared before the Chief Magistrate, Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court this morning, facing six counts of fraud to the tune of $953 million. Saddiqi “Bobby” Rasul, a Gold and Diamond Exporter pleaded not guilty to the charges when it was read to him. The Court heard […]
Police discover shallow grave where murdered wife may have been buried
Police at Mibicurri, Black Bush Polder have found a shallow grave and have recovered the remains of a woman who they believe is 39-year-old Lilwanie Datbalack. The woman has mysteriously disappeared some seven months ago, leaving family members clueless but suspicious. The shallow grave was found in the backyard of the woman’s husband and prime […]
UG Students say no to the proposed 35% increase in tuition fees
While the executives of the University of Guyana were meeting at the University’s Lecture Theater, students were protesting the proposed 35% increase in tuition fees announced by the University. The students said it was not possible at this time given the poor standards on campus, the need for improvements in the toilets and other facilities. […]
“The thought of losing my arm is very painful”- says 14-year-old
Mureka Bacchus, a Rosignol Secondary student says she is having painful nights and she is unable to move her arm freely. “The thought of losing my arm is very painful”- says 14-year-old diagnosed with Bone Cancer Bacchus said about a year and a half ago, she started to experience severe pains in her right arm. […]
Man dies after colliding with metal rail on culvert
A 27 – year – old man died this morning following an accident along the East Bank Demerara Public Road. Police say the fatal accident occurred just after mid-night at Land of Canaan and resulted in the death of Nizamudeen Muhammed of Golden Grove. Enquiries disclosed that Muhammed who was proceeding north along the western […]
“Overseer is failing us” – Fyrish Village residents
The residents made those comments during a community outreach in the village with Junior Natural Resouces Minister, Simona Broomes. They posited that the drainage, roads, play field, no proper street lighting and discolored water coming through their taps are issues that have plagued the community for a number of years. Video below in our community […]
VIDEO: “My children are afraid to come close to me and that’s painful” – acid attack Survivor
Shondel Williamson lost some of her sight and had her face along with other parts of her body disfigured after she was attacked and doused with acid by a former lover. The 26-year-old mother of two said after walking away from an abusive relationship which she endured for more than 10 years, she was warned […]
LATEST: Beating Granny breaks silence
“I know that I am doing wrong, but I am not beating them to leave marks on their bodies is not hot licks, it’s not big licks,” Tain Corentyne Berbice granny told this news outlet when she was confronted about her abusive behaviour towards her motherless grandchild. The woman denied brutalising her granddaughter despite even […]
Crum-Ewing’s murder accused goes into hiding as investigators prepare to reopen case
The man accused of murdering political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing back in 2015, Regan “Grey boy” Rodriques has gone into hiding. The shocking news was conveyed to Crum-Ewing’s family by a senior police officer last Monday and comes just days after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) announced that the case will be reopened. Crime chief […]