20-Y-O rape accused secures bail

Shameer Clenklian, 20, of St Cuthbert’s Mission, Mahaica River, East Coast Demerara, was yesterday charged with the offence of rape. The accused appeared before Magistrate...

More than 4,700 children infected with COVID-19 since 2020

Some 4,766 children were infected with COVID-19 since Guyana confirmed its first imported case back in March 2020. With Guyana confirming 37,613 cases since...

Why apply moral suasion when law exists to ensure small contractors get quota? –...

By Staff Writer Small local contractors are being shut out as larger firms scrape up small government-funded contracts. The issue was addressed earlier this week...

Urgent action needed to tackle recent spate of Georgetown fires – Private Sector Commission

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) says it has taken note of, and is deeply concerned with the recent spate of fires across Guyana's capital,...

Accused chokes complainant in front of Magistrate

Remand prisoner, Columbian National Alberto Jose this morning assaulted Yulerdy Caromota, a female Venezuelan, at the Wales Magistrate’s Court in full view of a...

Consultations on proposed amendments to electoral laws moving swiftly – Minister Teixeira

The consultations on the amendments to the Representation of the People Act (ROPA) have commenced and are picking up steam, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs...

54-Y-O dies in Enterprise fire

The Guyana Fire Service is currently investigating the circumstances which led to a fire at Enterprise, East Coast Demerara early this morning. The Fire Department...

Govt. to analyze low catches undermining $16.2B Fisheries sector

By Staff Writer After learning of the increasing economic pressures facing the fisheries industry due to a decline in catches, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha assured...

Govt. commits to strengthening resilience of Agri. Sector as climate change risks increase

By Staff Writer Acutely aware of the disastrous impacts climate change has had on the agriculture industry over the years, the PPP/C Government has assured...

Police destroy 60,000 plants, 600lbs dried cannabis at Ebini

Police yesterday destroyed 60,000 plants and 600lbs of dried cannabis at the Upper Berbice River in the Ebini area. The officers found four fields covering...

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