A man was yesterday remanded to prison after being charged with attempting to break and enter the home of another man
Mark Wilson pleaded not guilty to the charge when he was arraigned at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Judy Latchman, who refused him bail after the prosecutor warned that he may attempt to commit the offence again.
The African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) says it stands in solidarity with Guyana Women Miners Organisation (GWMO) leader Simona Broomes as she continues to expose instances of human trafficking in the hinterland and urges that an urgent public inquiry be held into the matter.
Caricom today opposed the use of military force to address the conflict in Syria and called for a valiant effort by all sides for a negotiated political settlement.
Nigel Hughes yesterday announced that he will remain Chairman of the Alliance for Change (AFC) after withdrawing his resignation due to what he said was public confidence in him and the support of the party.
Police Sergeant Colin Bailey yesterday said a digital backup of the surveillance footage from the home of murdered businesswoman Sirmattie Ramnaress may be key to identifying her killer, even as he produced evidence which he says proves that he had a long-term relationship with the woman, despite claims to the contrary by some members of her family.
Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee will be leading a delegation made up of high level security sector and revenue protection officials for a two-day meeting with their counterparts in neighbouring Suriname beginning today.
Bus operators in Bartica say that a protest is imminent unless the Regional Demo-cratic Council (RDC) agrees to a meeting to hear recommendations relating to the reconstruction of the 1-5 Miles Bartica/Potaro Road.
The Human Services Ministry is to construct a shelter to house victims of human trafficking as the government intensifies efforts to combat the illicit trade, the Government Information Agency (GINA) has reported.
The University of Guyana (UG) Council terminated the contracts of Bursar John Seeram and Chief Accountant Hazel Bentick on a recommendation given by Vice Chancellor Jacob Opadeyi, says University of Guyana Senior Staff Association (UGSSA) President Patsy Francis.
As if 10-year-old Nandesh Nardeo had not suffered enough at age one when he was burnt with a steel wool, he recently lost sight in one eye when he was injured with a fishing hook.
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is installing 5000 new meters and service connection upgrades in Berbice from today, as it expands its metering programme.
Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc., (BGGI) and the Hururu village council, Region 10 yesterday signed a new lease pact and a Memorandum of Amendment to the existing mining agreement between the two sides.