GRA employee, CANU officers held over allegation of kidnapping Brazilians
Two ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) are currently in custody at the Lethem Police Station, on allegations of kidnapping and extortion.
- Monday, 20th May, 2024
- Today's Paper
Local businessman to develop Liliendaal land formerly owned by Rusal
Amanza Walton-Desir announces candidacy for PNCR leadership
Domestic violence victim details abuse, pleads for assistance
Eighteen-yr-old driver hits, kills octogenarian on eBike
How the Cost of Living is affecting people
Two men shot, gun seized during police operation in Agricola
Jordan sues state, police for malicious prosecution
Man found dead in car near Heroes Highway
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man, who was found lifeless in his car yesterday in the vicinity of Heroes Highway, with blood flowing from his nostrils.
Safety talk
Members of the Guyana Fire Service and St John’s Ambulance Brigade recently collaborated with the Guyana Police Force’s Juliet Griffith Daycare to conduct informative lectures aimed at improving safety and first-aid knowledge of employees and children. (GPF photo)
Religions and the government
In a letter in the May 12th edition of Stabroek News, Dr Jerry Jailall, a civil society advocate defended the invitation to, and presence of President Ali at an Assembly of God (AOG) Youth Group function.
Why Mayawati is the patron Mother of Indian politics
A politically neutral and professional Public Service is indispensable to good governance
The price of living in Guyana
King Trump on trial
While gov’t’s student loan forgiveness is commendable, the needs of other groups must be prioritised
I will not agree with Stabroek News’ chipping away at our guarantee of freedom of speech and association
Dharamlall has become excess baggage for Ali’s re-election
Too many workplace accidents and fatalities
We call on Mr Dharamlall to exit public life
Legal Practitioners Act not constructed in a manner to make members of the profession accountable for offences
Mill operator granted $250,000 bail on gun charge
A 31-year-old mill operator of Lot 4642 Westminster, West Bank Demerara who was arrested on May 12th over the unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition without license was granted bail in the sum of $250,000 when he appeared at the Wales Magistrate’s Court.
Best labourer in custody after drugs find
Police, during an intelligence-led operation on Saturday, discovered 195.7 grammes of cannabis in a house at Best Village, West Coast Demerara.
Phone company technician shot, relieved of motorcycle by armed men
Armed motorcycle bandits rob chef outside her Kitty home
Charity man jailed for drug possession
Canes being replanted at Skeldon – Mustapha
Major development projects awarded in Region Two
GDF personnel visit Private seriously injured in home invasion
Gov’t bringing legislation to register NGOs
Gov’t to train 3,000 in welding
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Briton John records masterful performance to complete clean sweep
NSC Independence 3-Stage Road Race By Michelangelo Jacobus In what many former cyclists and officials in cycling contend is an unprecedented feat, United We Stand’s Briton John turned in another masterful performance yesterday to clinch the third and final stage of the NSC Independence 3-Stage Cycling Road Race, in the process making a clean sweep of the event.
Greene, Patterson among opening day winners
GTA Novices Championship Alicia Greene, Tisel Patterson, Joshua Kennedy, and Osafa Dos Santos recorded contrasting wins when the Guyana Tennis Association (GTA) Novices Championship commenced at the National Racquet Centre on Woolford Avenue and Camp Street.
Richmond, Dominators, victorious in Essequibo U-13 football
Richmond and Dominators secured hard-fought victories when the Essequibo Coast/Pomeroon Football Association’s (ECPFA) U-13 Championship commenced yesterday at the Anna Regina Multilateral Ground.
Swag Entertainment, Silver Bullets, YMCA qualify for elite eight
Ravens, Colts maintain unbeaten streaks in Men’s U-23 basketball
Tyrell, Peterson-Griffith to represent Guyana at World Open Powerlifting Championship
‘Settlement of All Arguments’ street-ball competition starts Thursday
Powell, Joseph missing, but King, others get a chance to impress
Dominican Republic’s Abinader sails to second term, pledges unity
SANTO DOMINGO, (Reuters) – The Dominican Republic’s hugely popular President Luis Abinader vowed unity and impartial leadership yesterday as he soared to victory in elections with a sufficiently wide margin to clinch a second term without a second-round vote.
Trinidad: Kidnapped in El Dorado
…Daughter of Sauce Doubles owner taken by masked men (Trinidad Express) Twenty-seven-year-old Anisha Hosein, the daughter of the owner of Sauce Doubles, was kidnapped in El Dorado yesterday morning.
Spain recalls ambassador after Argentina’s Milei calls PM’s wife ‘corrupt’
MADRID (Reuters) – Spain recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires for consultations on Sunday after Argentina’s President Javier Milei made derogatory comments about Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife during a far-right rally in Madrid.
Trinidad: Five shot dead in 24 hours
Two shot dead at Trinidad liming spot
Dr Clem Sankat robbed of bracelet in Trinidad
Iran to send experts to ally Venezuela to help with medical accelerators
Venezuela opposition candidate says he will guarantee political freedom
Trinidad judge says police, judiciary failed woman who was murdered after being stalked
Iran’s hardliner President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash
DUBAI, (Reuters) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain near the Azerbaijan border, officials and state media said today.
South Africa’s ex-leader Zuma barred from standing in election
JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma is barred from running for parliament in this month’s election, the country’s top court ruled today, a judgment that could influence the outcome and trigger unrest from Zuma’s supporters.
Protesters block New Caledonia roads as French police pour in
SYDNEY/PARIS, (Reuters) – A thousand police arrived in New Caledonia from France and streets were relatively calm after a week of unrest, the French High Commission said today, but roads were blocked by protesters and the airport remained shut, stranding tourists.
Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes, search under way
Israel launches strikes across Gaza as U.S. envoy meets Netanyahu
Biden reaches out to Morehouse grads on Gaza to muted applause
Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region kill at least 11
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs apologizes after video depicting attack on ex-girlfriend
Search continuing for copter that crashed with Iran President, Turkish drone may have detected wreckage
Full-time mom, part-time model/actor Lesley Billingsley lives her ‘be yourself’ mantra
USAID, NGO partner to conduct research in high-crime areas
Market find – Kohlrabi
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