Released Renaissance Papers to be linked to UG’s public intellectual engagements
The University of Guyana (UG) Press recently released the first six editions of The Renaissance Papers, its online occasional paper.
The first one, “Petroleum and...
Pomeroon man confesses to killing drinking buddy
A 37-year-old Pomeroon, Essequibo resident has confessed to stabbing his drinking buddy more than 10 times on Thursday at Takutu Landing, Mazaruni River.
The deceased...
Magistrates overstepping rules for sentencing criminals — Datadin
Guyana’s laws allow for a magistrate to sentence an individual to a maximum of five years and, given that a prison year is equivalent...
Chainsaw operator remanded for killing wife
A 50-year-old man who was said to be intoxicated when he allegedly stabbed his wife Farida Khayum to death was today charged and remanded...
UG closed following threat of 20 bombs on campus
The University of Guyana (UG) is closed temporarily after receiving another bomb scare. This time, an individual using the pseudonym Jack Ryan, said he has...
UG graduate, lecturer win inaugural Innovation Prize
Lisa Dublin, a graduate of the University of Guyana (UG), and Dr Dawn Fox, a senior lecturer in UG's Department of Chemistry, are the...
Woman jailed for one year for attempting to smuggle ganja in boots into court...
A woman who had told the court she was helping someone out by dropping footwear to an inmate was moments ago sentenced to one...
PNC’s money was used to purchase tickets for Buju Banton show -Amna Ally clarifies
Minister of Social Protection, Amna Ally has confirmed that tickets for the Buju Banton concert, slated for Saturday at the National Stadium, are being...
ACP Council passes resolution on Guyana-Venezuela border controversy
Foreign Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge, recently attended the 109th session of the African, Caribbean, and Pacific Group of States...
Rape charge against technician dismissed as woman refuses to give evidence
Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan has dismissed the charge against a technician who allegedly entered the home of his ex-girlfriend and raped her after the woman...
