Leptospirosis suspected as cause of death, illness in Matthew’s Ridge outbreak
While it is yet to be confirmed that the viral influenza-type outbreak among persons in Matthew's Ridge is that of leptospirosis, Public Health officials...
100-year-old woman dies in Bartica fire
A woman, who only turned 100 years three months ago, died in a fire at Bartica last night.
The deceased has been identified as Ethal...
‘Cobra’ gets 15 years for 2010 Plaisance killing
The once notorious Tyrone Rowe, also known as 'Cobra', was this morning sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to a manslaughter...
Couple killed in Amelia’s Ward accident
A nurse and her fiance are now dead after they were flung from the motor cycle they were riding at Amelia’s Ward, Linden around 20:00...
Woman busted at CJIA with cocaine in books
A 24-year-old woman was busted at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) this afternoon with a quantity of cocaine.
The woman who has been identified...
Private sector must have a voice in drafting Petroleum framework – GCCI President
Recently appointed President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Nicholas Doerga, categorically stated today that the Chamber wants to have a...
Trotman, President Granger in discussion on dual citizen MPs
Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Raphael Trotman, confirmed with the Guyana Standard today that discussions have been initiated with President David Granger...
DPP discloses autopsy report in Subryanville hotel shooting
Five months after the owner of the Tourist Villa was charged for fatally shooting his neighbour, the Director of Public Prosecutor (DPP), this afternoon...
Former GWI employee slapped with 18 fraud charges
One year after a former employee of Guyana Water Incorporation (GWI) was accused of defrauding the company of over a million dollar, he was...
Caribbean Airlines re-launches website
Caribbean Airlines has re-launched its website www.caribbean-airlines.com and, according to the airline, the site has been re-designed to be user-friendly with improved navigation and...
