Prosecution closes case in vagrant’s murder PI
The prosecution has closed its case in the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) of Andrew Benjamin, a vagrant who was killed while...
‘Choka Dhall’ gets 18 years for killing ‘Chiney Man’
An 18-year prison sentence was today imposed on Sharief Bacchus, who pleaded guilty to unlawfully killing Chan Wen Wong.
Bacchus, also...
Jamaica confirms first case of the Coronavirus
(Jamaica Gleaner) - Jamaica has confirmed its first case of the Coronavirus. Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton made...
GECOM Head anticipates “greater level of compromise” by Commissioners after Court ruling
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is cognizant of the sense of urgency with which the Commission must complete its work,...
GECOM should develop technology solution to collect, transmit images of SOPs – OAS recommends
Guyana should integrate technology in its electoral process in order to generate preliminary elections results in a timely manner, the...
Poor placement of polling stations affected access to differently-abled, elderly on E-Day – Int’l...
Several international election observer missions have called out the authorities for failing to facilitate a conducive environment for elderly persons...
Taxi driver remanded for robbing man at Blue Martini Club
A taxi driver was this morning charged and remanded for robbing a man of $500,000 at the popular Blue Martini...
Father gets 20 years in jail for fatally stabbing son
46-year-old, Mohan Sookdeo was this morning sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment for fatally stabbing his son.
Sookdeo, who was initially indicted...
Thief sold iPhone 11 for $8,000 gets 18 months
“ I sold the phone for $8,000, next to nothing. I don’t really steal so if you give me another...
CCJ refuses application for special leave to appeal in family land dispute
In a judgment delivered last week, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) rejected a special leave application to appeal a...
