April 2025

Guyana records in excess of 300 sexual assault cases monthly, according to the Manager of Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Cona Husbands. Dr. Husbands spoke at the “Asking for It” exhibition on Tuesday; the event was conceptualised to raise awareness about sexual abuse.
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Police have arrested a Bartica resident after he was allegedly found in possession of a quantity of narcotics in a bucket. The narcotics found included: 427 grams of cannabis, 10 grams of cannabis gummies, 3 grams of ecstasy and 22 grams of amphetamine; the drugs were unearthed during an operation at Deon Roberts One Mile
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Shazad Khan, a 29-year-old machine operator of Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, was charged with simple larceny on Tuesday after he stole steel rods worth about $268,000. Police Headquarters said the man reportedly stole from Shazam Ibrahim on March 29 at La Bonne Intention, ECD. Khan appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court #2 before Magistrate
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As the Government of Guyana and the Guyana Police Force prepare to launch the Automated Speed Ticketing System, citizens are receiving key clarifications on how the system will operate. Attorney General Anil Nandlall has provided the latest update, confirming that the new system will issue tickets to vehicle owners for speeding and seatbelt violations, rather
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The annual National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference will be held from May 19 to 23, 2025. It will bring together leaders from more than 200 Amerindian communities to participate in critical discussions relating to their development and well-being. The National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference convenes leaders from the more than 200 Amerindian villages to directly
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Press Release from the Demerara Cricket Board The Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) is delighted to announce the launch of the highly anticipated Under-19 Inter-Association Cricket Tournament 2025. This exciting 50-over competition will run from April 5 to April 11 and will showcase the cricketing talent of players across Demerara. The tournament will feature competitive matches
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An accident in Linden Tuesday night resulted in the death of a 25-year-old motorcyclist. The collision occurred around 20:00 hrs at the intersection of Amelia’s Ward public road and Toucan Drive. The accident involved a motor car, #PXX 4611, driven by 69-year-old pensioner Juliet Alexander, and a motorcycle, #CN 6284, driven by Joshua Ross, an
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The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will conduct a Youth, Junior and Under-16 Boxing Tournament on Saturday (April 5) at the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis Gym in Albouystown. The one-day competition will include boxers participating in different weight divisions in the Youth (17-18 years), Junior (15-16 years) and U-16 (13-14 years) age groups. Although a number
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday said plans to facilitate credit transfers from technical institutes to the University of Guyana (UG) are in the pipeline. President Ali was speaking at an event at UG’s Turkeyen Campus. The Head of State said discussions are ongoing with UG’s Vice Chancellor Professor Paloma Mohamed-Martin on this venture. “How
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On Tuesday evening, Attorney General Anil Nandlall issued a stern warning to Mayor Alfred Mentor and the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) regarding their attempt to implement a controversial “financial regulation” that seeks to waive interest on outstanding property rates and taxes. Nandlall emphasised that the M&CC lacked the legal authority to enact such
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