A 36-year-old woman from Good Hope has been arrested and placed on station bail following a late-night disturbance that escalated into an alleged assault on a senior police officer. According to police reports, officers responded to complaints of disorderly behavior at a private school in Lusignan around 7:30 PM on Thursday. Upon arrival, they found […]
Residents across several communities in Georgetown will experience a planned electricity outage on Saturday, December 6, as the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) undertakes essential maintenance and upgrades. This initiative is part of efforts to support the new Gas-to-Energy Project and enhance overall grid reliability. The scheduled power interruption will take place from 6:00 […]
Deonarine Dookhoo, also known as Dinesh, has been convicted of murdering his mother, Teshwattie Jaglall, in an incident that occurred in 2021. The verdict was delivered by Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Berbice High Court. The court heard that Dookhoo killed his mother, affectionately known as Babo, between June 30 and July 1, 2021, at […]
Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, delivered a poignant address on leadership and accountability during the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) annual Christmas Awards Ceremony on Friday. The event honors officers for their commendable performances throughout the year. “In policing, courage isn’t just about confronting threats. It’s in the quiet, deliberate decisions officers make every day—decisions […]
In a significant move toward modernization, Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken announced on Friday that all ranks in the Guyana Police Force will soon transition to electronic reporting. This initiative aims to enhance accuracy and efficiency in processing information within the force. Speaking at the Force’s annual Christmas awards ceremony, Hicken stated, “The force is […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has issued a clarification regarding the removal of a newborn from New Amsterdam Hospital amid concerns from the family. The Ministry emphasizes that the family was engaged throughout the process, and all actions taken were aimed at safeguarding the infant’s health and safety. The Childcare and Protection […]
