Prison-break carnage: A Stabroek News investigation Part 2 Introduction This is the conclusion of an examination of the number of persons who died between February 23, 2002 and August 28, 2008. The article Prison-break carnage: A Stabroek News investigation appeared first on Stabroek News.
Guyana nearing pact with US to accept third country nationals – Foreign Secretary The governments of Guyana and the United States are nearing an agreement for this country to receive third country nationals who are either refugees or non-felons, with Georgetown having the right to refuse any of those proposed. The article Guyana nearing pact with US to accept third country nationals – Foreign Secretary appeared first on Stabroek News.
Rodrigues confirms property acquisition in Florida, Guyana -says all above board Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues yesterday acknowledged acquisition of a property in Florida financed by a mortgage and this disclosure has raised questions about the source of funds and related matters. The article Rodrigues confirms property acquisition in Florida, Guyana appeared first on Stabroek News.
Woman, 24, charged with murder of Linden man A 24-year-old clerk has been charged with the murder of Amar Jones at Half Mile, Wismar, Linden. Police yesterday charged Shania Benjamin of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden following the killing of Jones on December 30, 2025. The article Woman, 24, charged with murder of Linden man appeared first on Stabroek News.
No.3 Village man gets 30 years for murdering mother Deonarine Dookhoo also called ‘Dinesh’ appeared before Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Berbice Assizes yesterday and was sentenced to 30 years and seven months for the murder of his mother Teshwattie Jaglall at her home located at Lot 4 Number Three Village, West Coast Berbice, The judge noted the immeasurable cruelty meted out to the 64-year-old woman and the prevalence of the offence, more so in a domestic violence context. The article No.3 Village man gets 30 years for murdering mother appeared first on Stabroek News.
Man gets 23 years for sexually violating five-year-old boy Sanjay Peters appeared yesterday before Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Berbice Assizes where he was sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexually violating a five-year-old boy, prompting the judge to remark, “You are unworthy to dwell among human beings.” The article Man gets 23 years for sexually violating five-year-old boy appeared first on Stabroek News.
First witness testifies in Mohameds extradition hearing -case adjourned to tomorrow The substantive extradition hearing for Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar Mohamed following a request by United States got under way yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court with the first witness testifying about the receipt of a diplomatic note from Washington. The article First witness testifies in Mohameds extradition hearing appeared first on Stabroek News.
Top Cop denies ranks transferred after taking Nazar Mohamed complaint Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken yesterday denied claims that police ranks were transferred after businessman Nazar Mohamed made a complaint regarding squatting on his private property along the East Bank Demerara. The article Top Cop denies ranks transferred after taking Nazar Mohamed complaint appeared first on Stabroek News.
Presidential commission sees need for more education, awareness on cervical cancer On the occasion of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month which is observed in January, the Presidential National Commission on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) has commended the government for its fight against the affliction in Guyana but sees an urgent need to further expand and elevate the education and awareness programme. The article Presidential commission sees need for more education, awareness on cervical cancer appeared first on Stabroek News.
Griffith outlines labour initiatives for 2026 and beyond Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning Keoma Griffith has detailed a series of initiatives aimed at transforming Guyana’s labour landscape, strengthening the judiciary, and empowering the nation’s youth. The article Griffith outlines labour initiatives for 2026 and beyond appeared first on Stabroek News.