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16-Y-O Missing from Kuru Kururu, Father Appeals for Help

January 9, 2025 Editor 0

A 16-year-old boy, Jellon John, has gone missing from his home in Kuru Kururu, leaving his family in distress. His father, Quancy John, 44, is urgently seeking assistance in locating his son, who was last seen on the morning of January 8, 2025. On that morning, Quancy John left for work at around 8:00 am, […]

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State Bulletins

Gov’t Partners with G-Mining to Train Guyanese for Major Gold Mine Project

January 9, 2025 Editor 0

The government has entered into a strategic partnership with G-Mining, a Canadian gold company, to train thousands of Guyanese citizens for employment at one of the country’s largest upcoming gold mines in Region Seven. The training initiative is set to begin in February 2025, with an initial cohort of 1,500 trainees, and will expand as […]

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State Bulletins

Construction Begins for $1.2B Secondary School in Kaneville

January 9, 2025 Editor 0

The Ministry of Education has initiated the construction of a new secondary school in Kaneville, a project valued at $1.2 billion. The Kaneville Secondary School is expected to serve over 1,000 students from the Kaneville-Grove area, addressing challenges of overcrowding and improving access to education on the East Bank of Demerara. The sod-turning ceremony, led […]

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State Bulletins

Guyana Strongly Condemns Venezuela’s Actions in Essequibo Dispute

January 9, 2025 Editor 0

The Government of Guyana has strongly condemned recent actions and statements by Venezuela, calling them a violation of international agreements and a threat to regional stability. In a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Guyana expressed grave concern over Venezuela’s decision to proceed with the election of a so-called […]

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Court

Security guard granted bail over shooting outside store

January 9, 2025 Editor 0

A 38-year-old security guard has been charged with discharging a loaded firearm with intent after he allegedly shot a man outside a store.Ryan Weekes of Lot 150 6th Street, Alberttown, Georgetown, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday. He is accused of discharging a loaded firearm at […]

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Crime

Businessman who fatally shot cane harvester on $1M bail

January 8, 2025 Editor 0

On New Year’s morning, a tragic incident unfolded in Corentyne, Berbice, resulting in the untimely death of 29-year-old Yognand Chaitram, a cane harvester residing at Lot 19, Alness Village. Moonie Ramnarine, a 65-year-old businessman from Lot CZ 14, Lesbeholden, Black Bush Polder, has been implicated in the fatal shooting of Chaitram.In light of the severity […]

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Tragedy

Family Disputes Police Report on Drowning Incident of U.S. Teen in Linden

January 8, 2025 Editor 0

A relative of Demarius Payne, an 18-year-old college student from Atlanta, Georgia, who tragically drowned in Linden, Region 10, on December 26, 2024, is disputing the official account provided by the Guyana Police Force regarding the incident. According to the police, Payne drowned after swimming at Coomacka Mines in deep water. However, his relative, Onica […]

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Crime

Top Cop Emphasizes Professionalism, Accountability, and Community Engagement in 2025 Strategy

January 8, 2025 Editor 0

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken, alongside members of his Executive Leadership Team, met with officers and ranks from Regional Police Division 4’C’ at the Cove and John, East Coast Demerara Headquarters. The gathering aimed to reinforce key expectations for police conduct in 2025, particularly as Guyana continues its rapid infrastructural […]

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Court

High Court rules on Fly Jamaica Airway’s lawsuit over 2016 CJIA aircraft collision

January 8, 2025 Editor 0

The High Court in Demerara has issued its much-anticipated ruling in the case surrounding a 2016 collision at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) between aircraft operated by Fly Jamaica Airways and Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL). Justice Priya Sewnarine-Beharry’s 44-page decision, delivered on January 7, 2025, concluded years of litigation by assigning liability to several […]

State Bulletins

President Irfaan Ali: Every rank in the joint services, at the level of constable be paid $130k

January 8, 2025 Editor 0

In a bid to enhance equity and consistency across the Joint Services, President Irfaan Ali has announced a significant increase in the minimum wage for ranks in the Guyana Police Force, Guyana Fire Service, and Guyana Prison Service. Effective immediately, the minimum monthly salary for all constables will be set at $130,000, up from previous […]

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