Former GTU president Colwyn King handed 19-year prison term for child rape By Tafari Cadogan Former Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) president Colwyn King was yesterday sentenced to 19 years in prison by Justice Simone Morris following his guilty conviction of raping a child under the age of 16. The article Former GTU president Colwyn King handed 19-year prison term for child rape appeared first on Stabroek News.

Buxton murder victims were not the target of drive by shooting, source says A relative of one of the people injured in the recent shooting in Buxton that claimed the lives of Leon McFarlane and Mark Correia, has reported that the deadly attack might have stemmed from ongoing tensions involving a known individual in the village. The article Buxton murder victims were not the target of drive by shooting, source says appeared first on Stabroek News.

Police release WIN candidate Mohamed after four-hour detention Presidential candidate for the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party Azruddin Mohamed was yesterday released on his own recognisance after being detained for four hours at the Ruimveldt Police Station on an allegation of “obstructing the course of justice.” The article Police release WIN candidate Mohamed after four-hour detention appeared first on Stabroek News.

Tuseneng Creek double murder accused found dead Twenty-six-year-old Kendell Joseph who was wanted by the police over a double murder committed on July 11 at Tuseneng Creek, North Pakarimas has been found dead. The article Tuseneng Creek double murder accused found dead appeared first on Stabroek News.

Parties confirm submission of corrected lists The Alliance For Change, Forward Guyana Movement, and We Invest in Nationhood have confirmed their submissions of corrected lists of nominators and/or candidates to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). The article Parties confirm submission of corrected lists appeared first on Stabroek News.

Motorcyclist crushed by lorry at Covent Garden A 55-year-old motorcyclist of Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara was crushed to death by a truck yesterday afternoon right in his home village. The article Motorcyclist crushed by lorry at Covent Garden appeared first on Stabroek News.

Employers obligated to give staff time off to vote – GECOM With General and Regional Elections fast approaching on Monday, September 1, 2025, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) yesterday reminded all employers of their statutory obligation to provide employees with time off to cast their ballots. The article Employers obligated to give staff time off to vote – GECOM appeared first on Stabroek News.

Carter Center, APNU reps meet Presidential candidate for A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Aubrey Norton yesterday met with representatives from the Carter Center, reaffirming his party’s commitment to democratic engagement and constructive dialogue with international stakeholders. The article Carter Center, APNU reps meet appeared first on Stabroek News.

Corentyne driver refused bail over fatal hit and run Avinash Naidoo, 32, was remanded to prison yesterday when he appeared before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy at the Springlands Magistrates Court, charged with causing death by dangerous driving. The article Corentyne driver refused bail over fatal hit and run appeared first on Stabroek News.

Man, 22, nabbed with live ammunition, spent shells A 22-year-old man is now in police custody after a mobile police patrol arrested him with ammunition and spent shells on Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt, while he was driving a motor car on Wednesday night. The article Man, 22, nabbed with live ammunition, spent shells appeared first on Stabroek News.