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Months after he died while in custody at the Parfaite Harmonie Police Station, Police have wrapped up their investigation into the death of block maker, Delon Lawrence, who is accused of stabbing a female security guard while in a minibus. Police Headquarters, in a statement, said one suspect was arrested and questioned in relation to
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The High Court has ordered the seizure of $10 million from businessman, Naitram Outar for his alleged involvement in a kickback scheme linked to a land sale. In a ruling handed down on Wednesday, Justice Peter Hugh directed the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) to confiscate the funds as they were deemed proceeds of crime
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Regional food giant, Grace Kennedy has been invited to establish a manufacturing presence in Guyana by Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh. The Finance Minister speaking during the fourth Jamaican export and investment mission to Guyana, acknowledged the company’s strong global brand amid Guyana’s growing agro-processing potential. “Grace Kennedy has a huge global footprint, you go
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Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh is encouraging Guyana’s banking sector to step beyond its traditionally conservative lending practices and support the country’s private sector by embracing other forms of collateral. Speaking during the second day of a Jamaican export and investment mission to Guyana, Dr. Singh addressed concerns raised about banks requiring only land or
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The Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) have officially unveiled their 15-man squad as they prepare to defend their fortress at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence in the highly anticipated ExxonMobil Global Super League (GSL) 2025. With a squad rich in international experience and a blend of explosive youth and proven veterans, the Warriors are poised for
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Raul Binand was remanded to prison on Friday after the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) found 21.972 kilogrammes (or about 48.4 pounds) of cocaine in a car along David Street, Kitty on Wednesday. In a release, CANU said Binand appeared before Magistrate Annette Singh at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court. He pleaded not guilty to the
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Georgetown, Guyana. June 13, 2025 – LNDCH4 Guyana is pleased to announce the arrival of the Backup Battery Storage System (BESS), which landed at the John Fernandes wharf today. The BESS forms a critical part of the power plant’s emergency support system and is engineered to ensure uninterrupted energy delivery in the event of turbine
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A 25-year-old man has been remanded to prison following serious charges of domestic violence, wounding, and other offences. Karran Sukhan of #2 Village, East Canje Berbice, appeared at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Michelle Mathias. During the court proceedings, Sukhan pled guilty to charges of Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Threatening Language, and Threatening
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The Centre for Local Business Development (CLBD) wrapped up its 2025 ElevateAll Programme, focused on tourism and hospitality, on Friday, with a Demo Day graduation event. The event, held at CLBD’s office in Georgetown, marked the end of four months of intensive training, mentorship, and business development support divided into two phases. The programme was
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AFC leader Nigel Hughes on Friday pointed to a new transport system spanning from Mahaica to Durban Park and Diamond as part of the party’s infrastructure proposals ahead of the 2025 elections. Mr. Hughes outlined the party’s infrastructure plans for each administrative region at a party press conference on Friday. A huge focus, he said,
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