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Neil Miggins was recaptured on Saturday shortly after he escaped while receiving medical attention under Police guard at the West Demerara Regional Hospital. Police Headquarters reported that Miggins, also known as ‘Scissors Head’, a 24-year-old resident of Sisters Village, West Bank Demerara was in custody for several offences including armed robbery and rape. Miggins who
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Police are investigating the alleged murder of Thagewante Motie, a 28-year-old woman from Supply Squatting Area, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara (ECD). She was seriously wounded (chopped to the neck and arm) at about 21:00hrs on November 14 at her address in Supply, Mahaica. She was admitted as a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation
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A 13-year-old female student is currently hospitalised after sustaining head injuries in a road traffic accident in Sophia on the evening of Saturday. The incident occurred around 20:00 hrs on Dennis Street, near the Section ‘C’ Field Access Road. The collision involved motor car #PXX 8265, driven by 21-year-old Timothy King of ‘B’ Field South
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Police are currently investigating the alleged murder of Davanan Hosea, a 40-year-old chainsaw operator of Amerindian descent, from the Hillfoot squatting area along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway. The incident occurred early this morning, Sunday, November 17th, at approximately 1:35 hrs. According to reports, Hosea was allegedly attacked by several men, one of whom is now in
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A stunning display of ball-striking from openers Shai Hope and Evin Lewis led West Indies to a record-breaking consolation win in their penultimate T20I against England. The pair staged a 136-run partnership off just 55 balls to mow down a large chunk of their 219 target, scoring 10 sixes and 11 fours between them, before Rovman Powell’s 23-ball 38 made
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The National Defence Institute (NDI), a visionary initiative established under the leadership of His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali, successfully executed its inaugural CEO Cybersecurity Workshop. The event brought together leaders from Guyana’s critical infrastructure sectors to address the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in the world’s fastest-growing economy. Opening the workshop, NDI Director Dr.
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Many of the popular locations that were considered ‘hot spots’ for heaps of garbage have been reduced in the country, especially in the capital city of Georgetown. This is a result of the frequent National Clean-up Exercises that were formed and continue to be led by His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. On Saturday the
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The 22 homes damaged by the devastating windstorm in Karasabai, Region Nine, are now receiving assistance for repairs and reconstruction. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips led teams from the Men on Mission, the Civil Defence Commission, and the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) to the area on Friday to facilitate
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See below the full statement issued:  On November 16, 2024, Guyana Port Inc. (GPI) officially commissioned their new 4M Damen Cutter Suction Dredger during a ceremony held at their Lot 12 Support East Bank Demerara facility. The event marked a significant milestone in Guyana’s maritime sector, with the state-of-the-art dredger set to enhance dredging activities
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A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in Cummings Park, ‘E’ Field Sophia Reserve, Georgetown earlier today, as an 11-month-old infant, Melveena Angel Blair, tragically lost her life in a devastating fire that destroyed her family’s home. The fire broke out at approximately 11:18 hrs, leaving the family—mother Tineisha Israel, 34; father Carl Blair, 33; and siblings Carl
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