October 2024

Driver alleges police brutality during arrest; Police say injuries were self-inflicted

Driver alleges police brutality during arrest; Police say injuries were self-inflicted

Feroze Khan, a 29-year-old ambulance driver, claims he was a victim of police brutality during his arrest. However, the police maintain that he caused his own injuries and was also responsible for a sergeant losing a tooth while resisting arrest. On September 29, Khan was hired to transport individuals to the Amerindian Heritage Celebrations at
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Atlanta model & actress to host Guyana Fashion Showcase

American model and actress Cynthia Bailey is set to make her debut in Guyana, stepping into the limelight as the host of the much-anticipated Guyana Fashion Showcase, Cricket Carnival edition. Under the vibrant theme “Style with Beauty in the Rainforest,” this exciting event will unfold at the picturesque Castellani House in Georgetown on October 4.
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From Driver to Farmer: Nabaclis man embraces farming as the way forward

Kenrick Wickham, 34, from Nabaclis, East Coast Demerara, began farming seven years ago and believes it is the ultimate path to sustainability. Married with two children, farming has supported his family over the years. Previously, he worked as a taxi driver, bus driver, and carpenter before turning to agriculture. He cultivates cherry, soursop, celery, and
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Woman dies one day after involved in serious accident at LBI

A serious road traffic accident early Sunday morning resulted in the death of 60-year-old Salima Heeralal. She succumbed to her injuries at approximately 02:40 hrs on Monday, hours after being admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital. The incident, which occurred around 06:00 hrs on the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Railway Embankment, involved two vehicles: motor
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CWI awards unprecedented multi-year contracts for male and female players

CWI awards unprecedented multi-year contracts for male and female players

Cricket West Indies (CWI) for the first time has awarded multi-year contracts for several of its top Men’s and Women’s players for the next two years. This historical achievement comes on the back of a new four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in January 2024 between CWI and the West Indies Players Association (WIPA). Fifteen
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Police constable under close arrest after assaulting son

Mark Forde, a Police Constable, has been placed under ‘close arrest’ at the La Grange Police Station following a incident that occurred on the evening of September 30. The incident, which was captured on video, shows Forde assaulting his 17-year-old son. According to initial enquiries, the confrontation began when Forde accused his son of neglecting
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Pensioner dies after attached by bees in Mahaicony

Imran Alli, a 70-year-old pensioner known as ‘Buddy’, lost his life after being attacked by a swarm of bees while clearing bushes on a plot of land near his home. The incident occurred around 11:00 hrs on Tuesday when Alli and his worker, 43-year-old Dale Husher, were engaged in clearing the area opposite their residence
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New Amsterdam Councillor says Mayor engaged in bullying tactics, leadership lacks transparency

The suspension of Councillor Carol Trim-Bagot from her duties by the APNU-dominated Mayor and Town Council of New Amsterdam has become a controversial topic, with Trim-Bagot revealing underlying tensions within the body. The suspension follows ongoing concerns regarding Trim-Bagot’s conduct, which has been characterised as disruptive and disrespectful towards both the Mayor and fellow Councillors.
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GPL warns of power disruption to ungraded prepaid meters after Oct 31

With only four weeks left, roughly 18, 000 customers of Guyana Power and Light (GPL) using prepaid meters are under urgent notice to upgrade their devices before the critical October 31, 2024, deadline. This necessary transition is part of a worldwide upgrade from ‘Version 4’ to ‘Version 6’ of the Standard Transfer Specification. Speaking to
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Sol announces introduction of MobilTM fuel brand in Guyana 

See below the full statement issued: The Sol Group (Sol), the Caribbean’s leading provider of energy solutions has announced that it has signed an agreement with ExxonMobil to become ExxonMobil’s licensee for the use of the MobilTM brand in its network of service stations in Guyana, effective October 1, 2024. As part of this strategic
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