Crime
Police Force faces shortage of investigators; 19.4 percent reduction in crime
Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum Acting Deputy Police Commissioner, Wendell Blanhum on Friday bemoaned the shortage of investigators, even as he...
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Caribbean Court signal’s displeasure with Guyana DPP’s powers to direct magistrates to recommit accused persons
Director of Public Prosecutions, Shalimar Hack. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Thursday frowned heavily on what they regard...
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Murder accused Marcus Bisram asks CCJ to declare law on DPP’s role unconstitutional
Marcus Bisram Murder accused United States-based Guyanese, Marcus Bisram on Thursday asked the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) to declare...
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BV resident fined, ordered to do community service for four ganja plants
Michael Clarke A resident of Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara has been fined $25,000 and ordered to provide community service at...
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Linden youth recaptured shortly after escaping from jail
Shamar Prince A 20-year old man, who escaped from the Lusignan Prison where he is serving time for robbery under...
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Duo charged with murder of Dr. Colin Roach
Hilton Franklin Lenrick Byass Two persons have been jointly charged today...
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Seven City Treasury Department staff fired
Seven staff members of the Georgetown City Council’s Treasurer’s Department have been fired for alleged gross misconduct. The Local Government...
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Suspect in doctor’s murder is taxi driver/ bartender
Hilton Franklin The suspect in the killing of Dr. Colin Roach at his medical practice is taxi driver and bartender,...
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DJ Choppy stabbed to death
Andre Collison also known as DJ Choppy. Police say that 38-year old Andre Collison, also known as DJ Choppy, of...
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Prime suspect in the killing of Dr Roach nabbed at Corentyne back-track
Dr Colin Roach The prime suspect in the brutal killing of Dr Colin Roach has been arrested, a day after...
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