Guyana’s President to Address UN General Assembly Thursday
UNITED NATIONS, New York, — President Irfaan Ali is set to deliver his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, as the country’s head of state joins the…
Lula slams Cuba embargo, Haiti “indifference” at UN General Assembly
NEW YORK — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has again called out the international community over its handling of Haiti and Cuba, telling the UN General Assembly on…
UN Secretary-General Warns of “Widening Fault Lines” in Final UNGA Address, Calls for Reformed Security Council
NEW YORK — In one of his last major addresses as UN Secretary-General, António Guterres told world leaders at the opening the 81st session of the General Assembly on Monday…
Two injured after motorcycle, concrete mixer truck collide at Supply, EBD
Two young men were left with injuries following an accident involving a motorcycle and a concrete mixer truck at Supply, East Bank Demerara. The truck, bearing registration number GAM 4436,…
ERC says new Harmony Club aims to build tolerance among Kuru Kururu pupils
The Ethnic Relations Commission launched a new Harmony Club at the Kuru Kururu Primary School, the latest in a series of school-based initiatives the Commission says are aimed at promoting…
Tucville man held after unlicensed pistol, ammo found at Jackson Street wash bay
A 25-year-old Tucville man is in police custody in connection with an illegal firearm and several rounds of ammunition. According to a statement issued by the police, the discovery was…
Court rules Ramsammy defamed journalist Enrico Woolford, orders $5M in damages
The High Court has ruled that Dr. Leslie Ramsammy defamed journalist Enrico Woolford, awarding Woolford five million dollars in damages. Justice Peter Hugh, in a ruling handed down on Thursday,…
Security Guard in Custody After Fatal Shooting at Beterverwagting Supermarket
A 46-year-old security guard is in police custody in connection with the killing of 39-year-old Kevon Benjamin on Saturday, at a supermarket in the East Coast Demerara community of Beterverwagting,…
Police Seize 72.1 Lbs of Cocaine in Region Ten Bush Operation
Police in Regional Division Ten are investigating the discovery of 72.1 pounds of cocaine during an operation along the Five Miles–Ituni Trail, Upper Demerara River. According to a statement released…
Bartica man arrested after fellow miner dies of injuries from Toroparo Backdam altercation
A Bartica man has been arrested in connection with the killing of Sceon Elias, a 46-year-old miner of Victoria Village, East Coast Demerara, on September 6th at Toroparo Backdam, Middle…