Turkey Strengthens Diplomatic Ties with Guyana: New Non-Resident Ambassador Accredited
Adding to the building list of ambassadors of countries to Guyana, the Turkish Ambassador was accredited on Wednesday by President Irfaan Ali. President Ali was presented with the Letters of…
GTU Distances itself from Obeah Ritual
Dr. Mark Lyte, President of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) this morning reiterated the organization’s position with regards to the acts conducted by an individual who is alleged to be…
Venezuela orders UN Human Rights Office to close, gives Staff 3 days to leave country
Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil, on Thursday, announced the Government’s order to the local United Nations Human Rights Agency in Caracas to suspend operations. Accusing the office of promoting…
GTU says Strike Action will Continue “Indefinitely”
The Guyana Teachers’ Union on Wednesday notified the Ministry of Education that the ongoing nationwide strike will continue “indefinitely” because of the ministry’s unresponsiveness in addressing the issues raised by…
Convicted Rapist Escapes Mazaruni Prison
Early this morning Akeem Wong, a convict serving a 15-year sentence for the rape, managed to escape from the Mazaruni prison compound. Wong, also known as “Ben Laden,” was charged…
Wanted man found with ammo, marijuana- offers $350,000 bribe to Police
Police of Regional Division 4C, during an intelligence led operation were able to arrest a man wanted for murder and robbery under arms at his residence. Jamal Anthony Hazel, a…
Hope Lowlands Farmer pleads guilty to ‘Sexual Assault’ charge, fined $35,000
A 32-year-old Farmer appeared in court facing charges for sexual assault and threatening behavior. Harrinarine Ramlall of Hope Lowlands, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on Tuesday and appeared before Magistrate…
International Cricket Council declares Shamar Joseph Player of the Month
Guyana’s Cricket sensation Shamar Joseph won the International Cricket Council’s Men’s Player of the Month award for January 2024. According to the ICC, Joseph’s outstanding debut for the West Indies…
Schoolgirl attacked, beaten unconscious by older brother
A 13-year-old schoolgirl is currently nursing wounds after being attacked by her allegedly mentally ill brother while walking home in Arau Village, Region Seven. Ranks of the Regional Police Division…
Ministry of Home Affairs ramps up its approach to tackling Trafficking in Persons
The Ministry of Home Affairs’ Ministerial Taskforce on Trafficking, over the past month has made good on its promise to fund initiatives in relation to trafficking in persons in Guyana.…