Local content plans approved for over 40 oil and gas companies
More than 40 oil and gas contractors and subcontractors, including ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, MODEC Guyana Inc.,
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Man dragged into police station by ranks during confrontation
A man was forcibly escorted into a police station by ranks in uniform during an incident captured on video, which showed officers physically restraining and dragging him while several persons looked on.
Crime
Perseverance man in custody over gun, ammo
A 63-year-old man is in police custody after a firearm and ammunition were allegedly found during a police operation at Perseverance, Essequibo Coast, on Saturday morning.
Some city avenues to close for family activities under new initiative – Ali
President Irfaan Ali has announced plans to temporarily close selected avenues in Georgetown and other urban centres to create dedicated spaces for families to exercise, interact and reconnect outside of digital environments, the Department of Public Information (DPI) stated today.
Sickle Cell Awareness Day
Last evening, the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge was illuminated in recognition of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, observed under the theme: “Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease.”
APNU says youths concerned at not benefiting from oil wealth
APNU yesterday said that youths in the country are concerned about not benefiting from Guyana’s oil wealth and the opposition coalition made a series of recommendations for improvements including a $400,000 per month income tax threshold.
Campbell challenge to Teaching Service Commission appointments dismissed
Justice Damone Younge has dismissed a constitutional challenge brought by APNU’s lead Member of Parliament Terrence Campbell against the appointment of the members of the Teaching Service Commission (TSC), ruling that President Irfaan Ali was entitled to proceed with the appointments despite not consulting a Leader of the Opposition because the office was vacant at the time.
Monkey Mountain Secondary nearly one year behind schedule – WIN
Construction of the Monkey Mountain Secondary School in Region Eight is around one year behind schedule, We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) said yesterday.
US citizen says was told to remove prosthetic limb at CJIA, condemns treatment
For Zaid Khan, his most recent experience with the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) at Timehri was nothing short of scary and humiliating, as an employee manning the scanners asked him to remove both his pants and prosthetic leg – something that Khan said he tried to explain was not part of the normal procedure.
Crime
Four to lead defence in Joshua David kidnapping, two others discharged
Four men will have to lead a defence in the case of the 2024 kidnapping of Joshua David but two others were freed of the charge in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
Health
‘Don’t assume it’s the flu, get tested for COVID-19 – says Health Minister
-in wake of resurgence at Region Six Eighteen persons attached to the GuySuCo Training Centre-Port Mourant (GTC-PM) recently tested positive for the coronavirus, causing authorities there to close the dormitory for one week while officers from the health ministry sanitised the facility.
Terrorism charge against Annandale man dismissed
A terrorism charge arising from the unrest that erupted on the East Coast Demerara following the death of Adriana Younge at the Double Day Hotel in April 2025 was on Monday dismissed after a magistrate found that the prosecution had failed to present sufficient evidence to warrant a defence.
Man gets 18 months for stealing wigs
Dellon Isaacs appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday to answer a charge of simple larceny involving women’s wigs valued at more than $856,000.
Crime
Lima Sands man jailed for obtaining by false pretence
A gold miner was yesterday sentenced to three years and five months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to a charge of obtaining money by false pretence when he appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court.
Crime
Labourer charged with falsely implicating self in Forshaw St murder
A 36-year-old labourer was on Thursday charged with attempting to obstruct the course of justice in connection with the police investigation into a murder by falsely implicating himself.
School affected by stench from Parika Burial Ground
The Regional Health Officer (RHO) for Region Three, Fiaaz Hassan, has confirmed that the region’s Environmental Health Department responded to reports of a foul smell coming from the Parika Burial Ground on Thursday, adding a slab of concrete to conceal an improperly buried body.
Crime
Zeelugt man on bail over drugs
A 22-year-old man was yesterday charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking and granted $100,000 bail by Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court.
EU ambassador in visit to Region Five
On Thursday, European Union (EU) Ambassador Luca Pierantoni, journeyed to Region 5, where he had discussions with the Chairman of Regional Democratic Council, Region No.
Miners severely affected by flooding, Puruni River has overtopped – GGDMA
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) says that the ongoing heavy rains have flooded several work areas and damaged some access roads in the mining districts making it difficult for miners to get to work grounds and critical areas.
Lawsuits against state by relatives of Mahdia dorm fire victims to proceed
Chief Justice Navindra Singh yesterday cleared the way for lawsuits filed by relatives of children who died in the Mahdia Secondary School dormitory fire to proceed, dismissing an application by Attorney General Anil Nandlall SC that sought to have the matters struck out.
