Sherwin Peters

SWAT rank handed 25 years for killing Dartmouth businessman in bed
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-judge deplores reckless actions, abuse of state power In an incident that had sparked public outrage, Sherwin Peters, a 36-year-old rank of the Guyana Police Force’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, was yesterday sentenced to 25 years in prison for the 2021 killing of Dartmouth businessman Orin Boston, a father of two.

Brickery man, 77, dies in lorry, jeep crash
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Police are investigating an accident that occurred at 9.42 am yesterday on Friendship Public Road, East Bank Demerara which resulted in the death of a 77-year-old man.

Chinese nationals fined for assaulting Bartica man
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Two Chinese nationals, 37-year-old Cai Zhiming and 27- year-old Qiu Weifu, both labourers of Lot 76 First Avenue, Bartica, were arrested on Wednesday and charged yesterday with assaulting Jason James.

Rangpur Riders’ Khaled Ahmed (2nd from left) celebrates with his teammates after dismissing Sherfane Rutherford. (Getty Images)

Rangpur Riders edge Amazon Warriors in thrilling GSL Opener
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-as Khaled Ahmed shines By Michaelangelo Jacobus The second edition of the Global Super League T20 got off to a gripping start at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence last night, as defending champions Rangpur Riders held their nerve to secure a thrilling 8-run victory over home side Guyana Amazon Warriors.

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Nigeria says US pressuring Africa to accept Venezuelan deportees

LAGOS,  (Reuters) – Nigeria’s foreign minister said the United States was pressuring African countries to accept Venezuelan deportees, some straight out of prison, but Africa’s most populous country could not accommodate them due to its own problems.