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As the trial into a major extortion conspiracy continues, new evidence has emerged with the main witness implicating U.S. based Guyanese Rickford Burke in the crime. Three individuals—Dorwin Bess, Marlon Gary Eleazar, and Alex Wayne—were charged in 2022 with two counts of conspiracy to commit a felony committed against businessman Afras Mohamed. Months later, Burke
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Refugee athlete Manizha Talash displayed the words “free Afghan women” on her outfit during her Olympic breaking battle in Paris. The Afghan, who is competing for the Refugee Olympic Team and as B-girl Talash, had the message emblazoned in large letters on a cape she wore in her pre-qualifying defeat by India of the Netherlands
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Richard Layne, the 35-year-old lawyer, who was murdered outside his D’Urban Backlands, Georgetown house on Wednesday night died from a stab wound to his neck. Police Headquarters on Friday confirmed the finding of the autopsy which was performed by Government pathologist Dr Nehaul Singh. Dr Singh in his conclusion opined that the wound was inflicted
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday reminded citizens of government efforts to keep water rates down with a 5% reduction in the cost of water, countering the upward trend in utility costs driven by higher electricity prices. Dr. Jagdeo explained that despite the overall increase in utility costs, the government has managed to lower
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Saied Mohamed, a 24-year-old labourer was charged with rape of a child under 16 years and placed on $250,000 bail. The defendant appeared before Magistrate Tamieka Clarke at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. Mohamed, a resident of Affiance, Essequibo Coast, is accused of committing the crime on September 19, 2022 at Suddie, Essequibo Coast.
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Days after he was arrested, a 33-year-old fisherman was on Thursday remanded to prison though he denied having 135.5 grams of cannabis in his possession. Matthew Beharry, a resident of New Amsterdam, Berbice appeared before Magistrate Tamieka Clarke at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court. He is accused of having 134.5 grams of cannabis in his possession
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Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec may have gone viral for his calm and casual demeanour at the Paris Olympics, but what he was feeling inside was quite the opposite. Dikec’s nonchalant pose, with his non-shooting hand casually tucked into his pocket, sparked a flurry of memes on social media as he won silver alongside Sevval Ilayda
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, at a press conference on Thursday, outlined significant strides the government has made in easing the cost of living for citizens. Dr. Jagdeo focused on recent developments in the telecommunications sector as a key example of these efforts. He said that since the current administration took office in 2020, the
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Investigators detained the friend and cousin of 35-year-old lawyer, Richard Layne for questioning in relation to the murder which occurred at D’Urban Backlands, Georgetown on Wednesday night. Police on Friday confirmed that Layne’s friend, Tony Sulker, a 29-year-old Police Sergeant, and Layne’s cousin, Michael Harding were grilled about the crime. Both men were released on
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Nineteen-year-old Ricardo Narine has reclaimed his National Junior Chess Championship title after competing in the nine-round, round-robin competition against the top 10 junior qualifiers. The MOO MILK-sponsored tournament wrapped up on August 1 after intense competition from talented young chess players. Narine gained 8.5 points with eight victories and one draw. He was followed closely
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