Jun 2, 2026
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Young CPG officer dies in accident after telling mother he was on his way home
A 22-year-old member of the Community Policing Group (CPG) lost his life on Sunday evening after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a parked…
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Shaquawn Alleyne pleads guilty to killing girlfriend
Shaquawn Alleyne, called “Iswe,” the man accused of murdering his girlfriend, Shonette Dover, has admitted to the killing, bringing the long-running case closer to resolution.…
Execution was key in Ravens’ downing of Eagles, says Vincente
Ravens Basketball Club won the 60th Independence 3x3 Basketball Tournament on Sunday evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, defeating Eagles 21–14 in the final.…
Berbice TV Station GM charged with assaulting marketing manager during wage book dispute, released on bail
Phillip Rose, a 40-year-old resident of Adelphi Village, East Canje, Berbice, appeared before the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court on Monday charged with assaulting Marissa Brutus…
Fisherman mysteriously dies in boat at Unity
Stephen Ragbeer, also known as “Cannon,” a 55-year-old fisherman of Lancaster, Unity Village, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, was found dead in his boat on Monday…
Corentyne accident:Security guard dies after vehicle allegedly swerves to avoid alligator on road
A 29-year-old security guard from Manchester Village, Corentyne, Berbice, lost his life on Sunday night following a horrific collision near the Eversham Koker Bridge. Dead…
T&T maxi taxi operators on three-day strike but not for fare increase
(T&T Guardian) Approximately 5,000 maxi taxi operators—the lifeblood of the nation’s public transport system – will come to a planned halt today in protest of…
Two suspected Ebola cases in Brazil test positive for meningitis and malaria, but deadly disease not ruled out
(Reuters) A man with a suspected case of Ebola in Brazil’s São Paulo state has tested positive for meningitis, as another suspected case of Ebola…
Heavy rain forces temporary closure of seven schools
Seven schools across Guyana have been temporarily closed due to weather-related challenges following recent heavy rainfall, the Ministry of Education said on Monday . The…
New simulation centre brings nursing training closer to Region Five students
Nursing students in Region Five will now be able to complete practical training closer to home following the opening of a new Simulation Centre in…
New ferry service, government service centre for Bartica
A second ferry service for the Parika-Bartica route and a new government service centre in Bartica will soon be introduced as part of efforts to…
Young labourer stabbed to death during altercation at Lovers Lane
Police in Linden are investigating the fatal stabbing of 23-year-old labourer Tafawa Alexander during an altercation at Lovers Lane, Amelia’s Ward, on Sunday evening, authorities…
Man swallowed up by waves while trying to save drowning wife at Unity Beach
Lyodisa Waldron, 21, and Special Constable Andri Francis, 29, are missing after being swept under by strong currents while swimming at Unity Beach on the…
No deaths reported as aviation authority launches investigation into Region Seven aircraft accident
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched an investigation into an aircraft accident involving a Cessna 182P, registration N9347G, which occurred near the Aricheng…
GDF and Running Brave capture top honours in Jubilee Road Relay
Guyana Defence Force Track Club and Running Brave Athletics Club surged to victory on Saturday as scores of spectators lined the streets of Georgetown for…
Bail granted to Cuban duo facing trafficking charges
Raudel Valverde and Yenifer María Quevedo Millán were granted bail on Friday when they appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on…
Low-lying Kwakwani communities hit by rising floodwaters
Several communities in Kwakwani, Region Ten, are at risk of flooding as rising water levels continue to threaten homes and livelihoods during the ongoing May–June…
Son detained as police probe suspected murder of mother
A 55-year-old supervisor was found dead inside her West Coast Demerara home in what police are treating as a suspected murder, after relatives discovered her…