Labourer held at Parika Sea Dam with suspected cannabis
One man is in custody after police found five pounds of suspected cannabis yesterday at about 8.30 am at Parika Sea Dam, East Bank Essequibo.
Accountability?
We’ve been down this road before. The Public Accounts Committee which was constituted on June 15 has been unable to begin work because its four scheduled meetings to date have been cancelled.
Camptown boosted with equipment support after Elite League promotion
One week after securing their place in the GFF Elite League, Camptown Football Club received another boost yesterday when Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr.
Fireman dragged by police during investigation into vehicle accident
A video circulating on social media today shows a member of the Guyana Fire Service being physically restrained and dragged by several traffic police ranks during what witnesses have alleged was an arrest following an incident involving a vehicle belonging to a government official.
Late artiste ‘LilSaint’ had spoken publicly about long-standing health struggles
Guyanese musician Emmanuel James, known as ‘LilSaint Da Artiste’ died today in circumstances that remain unknown.
President, Jamaica PM addressed private sector
As part of his State Visit to Guyana, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and President Irfaan Ali engaged members of the local private sector yesterday.
From precast drains to digital real estate, Int’l Building Expo attracts 400 exhibitors
More than 400 exhibitors, including over 30 international participants and in excess of 100 small businesses, are showcasing their housing solutions and construction innovations at this year’s International Building Expo.
Nation building is the disciplined work of identifying where we have advantage, here are three areas
Dear Editor, The calls for Guyanese at home and in the diaspora to invest in nation building have grown louder and more urgent in recent days — and rightly so.
Police seek to calm anger over death of Corriverton teen
-family pressing for answers Police officers yesterday urged the grieving family of 16-year-old Altaf King not to be influenced by “stories” from members of the public as relatives confronted investigators with allegations that cops had previously released the motorcycle King was riding after allegedly accepting a $10,000 payment despite knowing he did not have a licence.
Husband held over suspected murder of Uitvlugt woman
The husband of 46-year-old Shavannie Hanoman, called `Bo’, remains in police custody and has admitted to fatally injuring his wife, according to Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum.
Cop to be charged with murder of Cuban woman
Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum has confirmed that legal advice has been obtained from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to institute a murder charge against police constable Randy Thomas, the man accused of killing 26-year-old Cuban national Dailen Paneque Gómez.
Indar defends Gas-to-Energy project, says high power costs have stifled investment
The Government’s decision to pursue the multi-billion-dollar Gas-to-Energy project at Wales was driven largely by Guyana’s uncompetitive electricity prices, which have discouraged investment and hampered economic growth, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar has said.
Anna Catherina man remanded over manslaughter
Balram Persaud, called ‘Pakakie’ and ‘Akash’, 24, of Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara, was yesterday charged with manslaughter.
Cutting to test regional form at Anguilla’s John T Memorial Race Weekend
Ajani Cutting’s rise as Guyana’s Under-23 Road Race champion will face another regional test next month when he competes at the 25th Annual John T Memorial Race Weekend in Anguilla.
Woman who had ankle surgery died from pulmonary embolism – RHO
Forty-five-year-old Patricia Thomas, who died on June 12th hours after she received treatment at the Enmore Regional Hospital for a broken ankle, died as a result of a pulmonary embolism, according to Regional Health Officer Dr Gavinash Persaud.
Roofs still being repaired on Essequibo Coast
Up to last night the government was continuing to repair the roofs that were damaged by a ferocious storm on Wednesday.
SKF-Guyana gains international exposure at karate Master Camp in USA
ISKF-Guyana continued to strengthen its presence on the international karate stage after its instructors and students completed a successful week of training and competition at the ISKF 57th Master Camp and International Goodwill Tournament in the United States.
Shoe Lane taxi driver on gun, ammo charges
Ryan Lewis, a 37-year-old taxi driver of Shoe Lane, New Amsterdam, Berbice, has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Ming withstands pressure to lead two categories in Need for Speed Karting Championship
Calvin Ming was made to work for every point, but the experienced driver still emerged from the latest round of the Need for Speed Karting Championship as the early leader in two competitive categories.
Gov’t officials have made false claims about the building of hospital at Kamarang
Dear Editor, Why it took a Presidential visit in the form of a visit by President Irfaan Ali to unearth the truth and the only person who got punished was an official in the Ministry of Health who was sent home for two weeks? I