Ali announces “Special housing programme” for police
President Irfaan Ali has announced that his Government will work on a special housing programme to enhance the lives of all police. He was...
IDB approves US$1M loan for Guyana to embark on public sector reform
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved another loan for Guyana, this time to the tune of US$1M. According to the financial institution, the...
11½ years for pensioner who stabbed stepdaughter 21 times
70-year-old Randolph Fitz Josiah was today sentenced to 11½ years behind bars by High Court Judge Navindra Singh for the 2013 killing of his...
East Ruimveldt man gets 15 years for 2016 “Wings and Things” killing
26-year-old Joshua Meredith was today handed a 15-year jail sentence by High Court Judge Priya Sewnarine-Beharry for the unlawful killing of Gregory Garraway, which...
COVID-19 cases surpass 6000; over 5100 recover
Guyana has confirmed 6,016 positive COVID-19 cases since the country reported its first imported case back in March of this year.
Meanwhile, statistics from the...
Appeal Court affirms 20-year sentence for accused in Lima pig farmer’s murder
The conviction and 20-year jail sentence for 47-year-old Clevon Romeo of Lima, Essequibo Coast, for the October 24, 2012 murder of a 56-year-old businessman,...
President Ali charges police to find ways to win public trust
President, Dr Irfaan Ali told senior officers of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) that enhanced professionalism within the force will result in notable improvements...
Providence woman dies following car accident at McDoom
A 33-year-old woman lost her life last night around 11:24 pm. The car she was in crashed into the concrete median strip on the...
Teacher serving 3 years for sexually assaulting minor appeals conviction
An economics teacher who was recently handed a three-year jail sentence for engaging in sexual activities with a minor, has moved to the Court...
Bolstering Racial Hostility Act, stronger penalties discussed at inaugural Presidents’ engagement
President Dr Irfaan Ali said one of the key issues discussed during today's engagement with the former Presidents was the achievement of National Unity and...
