Police Constable Sherwin Peters has been found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Essequibo businessman Orin Boston, which occurred in September 2021. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday after a trial that featured testimony from 25 witnesses. Peters appeared at the High Court in Essequibo before Justice Sandil Kissoon and is currently remanded […]
Yesterday, Senior Officers and Junior Ranks of the Guyana Police Force, along with representatives from GuyAmerica Construction Company, gathered at the newly constructed Moblissa Police Outpost for its official handing-over ceremony. The simple ceremony commenced with Commander of Regional Division 4B, Senior Superintendent W. DeHearte, expressing profound gratitude for the donation of the outpost. He […]
For many, pursuing a course with the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) is about gaining new knowledge. For sisters Tia and Tameira Forde, it was a strategic move to enhance their food business, T’s Delight & Catering Service. Launched in November 2024, the business quickly gained a reputation for its diverse offerings, including grilled seafood […]
Two weeks after the brutal murder of 46-year-old Jenny Mohamed, her daughter and son-in-law were charged and remanded to jail on Tuesday. Saffia Mohamed, 23, and her reputed husband, Austin Ramchand, 24, appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Vigilance Magistrates’ Court, where they were not required to enter a plea to the murder charge. […]
Alfred De Jonge, the boyfriend of 22-year-old Stacy Walton, has been charged with manslaughter just days after her tragic death. De Jonge appeared at the Reliance Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday morning, where he was granted bail in the amount of $1 million. Walton died on Friday, June 20, initially believed to be the result of […]
“The Show Goes On, But The Damage Stays” Veteran Sports Journalist Rawle Toney Has Broken His Silence On An Issue That Continues To Plague Sports Both Locally And Internationally—sexual Assault And Rape Allegations Involving High-profile Athletes. In A Powerful And Personal Piece Titled #hearmeout, Toney Shares His Discomfort, Frustration, And Moral Conflict Surrounding These Difficult […]
Geewanram Girdharry, a 59-year-old resident of Bee Hive, Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara, tragically lost his life in a car crash on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 5:30 PM when Girdharry was driving his motorcar (PAC 9952) along the Bee Hive Access Road. Reports indicate that he overtook another vehicle (PMM 2628) while approaching a […]
Mr. Reyad Khan of Guy-America Construction Company has generously donated a building (Police Outpost) and three motorcycles to the Commanders of Regional Police Divisions #4B and #10. The handover took place on Tuesday at Moblissa Junction on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway, with Superintendent Wayne De Hearte and Assistant Commissioner Kurleigh Simon receiving the keys. The new […]
The Daughter Of Jenny Mohamed And Her Common-law Partner Were Today (Tuesday) Formally Charged With Her Brutal Murder, Following A Shocking Turn In What Initially Began As A Missing Person Investigation. Austin Ramchand, A 24-year-old Auto Electrician, And Saffia Mohamed, A 23-year-old Housewife—both Of Lot 304 Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara—were Arrested On June 16, […]
Police Constable Sherwin Peters, accused of killing Essequibo Coast businessman Orin Boston, is set to learn his fate this week. His trial is currently underway at the Essequibo High Court, where the prosecution has called its final witness and closed its case. A summing up of the trial is scheduled for Tuesday, with a verdict […]
A 24-year-old vendor and mother of four, Alisha Adams, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Monday to answer a charge of felonious wounding. She was granted bail in the amount of $75,000. Adams, residing at Lot 42 Waini Street, Meadowbrook Gardens, Georgetown, pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to her […]
In a sunrise political broadcast from State House on Tuesday, President Irfaan Ali highlighted his government’s achievements over the past five years while urging voters to prioritize national security in the upcoming elections. During the 15-minute address, President Ali emphasized the importance of maintaining strong diplomatic relations, particularly with the United States. He specifically referenced […]
Former President David Granger has expressed his full support for the new candidate list that will be presented by the PNC-led APNU Coalition, under the leadership of Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton. In an interview with News Source, Granger emphasized his commitment to the coalition, despite the final list not yet being submitted. “There is a […]
Says Brigadier Khan. Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, has announced that “strong” security measures are now in place to ensure that migrants from Venezuela who are intercepted entering Guyana are properly screened and documented. “This is disheartening, but while Guyana is approaching this with compassion, we are committed to ensuring safe borders and […]
Police are currently investigating a tragic river incident that resulted in the death of Damion Fredericks, also known as “Smirf,” on Monday night. The mishap occurred around 10:30 PM near Jacklow in the Lower Pomeroon River. Reports indicate that Fredericks and two other men, Shane Narine and Joseph Melville, had been consuming alcohol earlier in […]
Mr. A. Mohamed, a longstanding supporter of the Santa Mission community along the Kamuni Creek on the West Bank of Demerara, visited the area once again on Monday, this time as a political leader. His visit comes as he continues his campaign for the upcoming general and regional elections scheduled for September 1, 2025. During […]
Animal Welfare Activists of Guyana wrote : A Man was Seen Cruelly Beating His Dogs With A Spade Near Leonora, West Coast Demerara. A Report Was Made To Leonora Police Station Along With The Video Evidence And The Suspect Was Promptly Arrested, Thanks To Commander Siwnarine. I Am Awaiting News Of What Happened To The […]
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has received submissions from twenty-four (24) political parties seeking to contest in the upcoming General and Regional Elections. These submissions included party symbols in response to a Notice issued by GECOM, which invited potential contestants to submit their symbols by June 23, 2025. The Commission is set to review and […]
Fixing the PayPal System to Create Jobs for Young Guyanese As you prepare for the upcoming elections, consider this important opportunity to connect with young voters in Guyana. If your government aims to create jobs for Guyanese, addressing the issues with the PayPal system could be a game-changer. Currently, many young adults are exploring online […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo met with sugar workers today at the Albion Sports Complex, where he outlined the Government’s vision for the sugar industry. He emphasized the significant transformations that have taken place in the sector over the years. Accompanying the Vice President were Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility […]
