Mar 24, 2026
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Man held for domestic violence dies in custody
Jordan Payne, 30, of South Haslington, East Coast Demerara, died early on Tuesday while in custody at the Cove and John Police Station, police said.…
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Probe launched into death of prisoner at Cove and John Police Station
The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the death of a prisoner at the Cove and John Police Station…
Programme launched to help consumers save energy, cut costs
The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) and Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Incorporated recently launched the inaugural Demand Side Management (DSM) Programme at GPL’s headquarters, marking…
THAG launches culinary showcase featuring tapas, rum and wine
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Human Services and…
Absent from extradition hearing: Azruddin Mohamed reportedly unwell; lawyer says doctor recommends 12 days’ bed rest
Azruddin Mohamed was absent when the committal hearing in the extradition case involving him and his father resumed at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday…
US, UK launch anti-corruption workshop for prosecutors, investigators
The US Embassy in Georgetown, in partnership with the British High Commission, opened a three-day anti-corruption workshop on Monday under the jointly funded US-UK Criminal…
New Demerara Bank branch brings services closer to East Coast communities
Demerara Bank Limited has officially opened a new branch at Beterverwagting on the East Coast of Demerara, expanding banking services in the area while placing…
US$60M project underway to revive former Wales Estate with sugar refinery, fertiliser plant and port
Work is underway to transform the former Wales Estate on the West Bank of Demerara into a US$60 million industrial hub featuring sugar refining, fertiliser…
Brian Mathieson gets five years for killing neighbour during confrontation
Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh on Monday sentenced Brian Mathieson to five years’ imprisonment for the 2019 manslaughter of his neighbour, Ronald Betancourt, at the…
Man, 36, jailed for 32 years for murder
Thirty-six-year-old Osafi Johnson has been sentenced to 32 years’ imprisonment for the 2021 murder of Nico Layne, known as “Daddy.” The sentence was on Monday…
Fisherman feared drowned in Corentyne River; family clings to hope
Worry has taken hold of a Corentyne family as 28-year-old fisherman Alladin Dookie of Lot 686, #76 Housing Scheme Phase 2, Corentyne, Berbice, is feared…
Flood alert: CDC urges residents to prepare as severe rainfall expected over next six days
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has warned that unstable weather conditions are expected to produce widespread rainfall and significant flooding across Guyana over the next…
Guyana to host major Caribbean labour summit
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) will host the 7th Caribbean Regional Conference of the International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering,…
Youth rugby initiative kicks off with an encouraging turnout
The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) kicked off its kids’ programme over the weekend, with the main camp being held at the National Park rugby…
Revised laws, law reports launched to strengthen legal system
President Irfaan Ali on Monday said the launch of the Revised Laws of Guyana as of 31 December 2022, and the Law Reports of Guyana…
Afzal Deendial walks free after pleading guilty to manslaughter
Afzal Deendial, who was charged with the 2022 murder of Kareem Kayum, has walked free after pleading guilty to the lesser offence of manslaughter.…