US made another extradition request in November – Witness tells Mohameds hearing Cross-examination of prosecution witness and Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Sharon Roopchand-Edwards continued today in the ongoing extradition proceedings involving the Mohamed father-and-son duo before Magistrate Judy Latchman. The article US made another extradition request in November – Witness tells Mohameds hearing appeared first on Stabroek News.
Police say man died after shootout with lawmen at Quartzstone Police in Regional Division # 7 are investigating a shooting which occurred yesterday during a joint services operation at Quartzstone Backdam and resulted in the death of Shemar Latif (age unknown at this time) of Onderneeming Sandpit, Essequibo Coast. The article Police say man died after shootout with lawmen at Quartzstone appeared first on Stabroek News.
Venezuela changes have not lessened threat to sovereignty -President tells GDF Officers Conference President Irfaan Ali yesterday said that Venezuela’s political upheaval and the United States’ role there have not diminished the threat to Guyana’s sovereignty over Essequibo. The article Venezuela changes have not lessened threat to sovereignty appeared first on Stabroek News.
Uncle and nephew among those who perished in boat incident An uncle and a nephew were among the four men who perished on Wednesday in an incident aboard a boat at a Water Street wharf Investigations into the deadly incident that occurred at about 6:30 pm aboard a cargo vessel docked at the Courtney Benn Wharf at Water Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, are ongoing. The article Uncle and nephew among those who perished in boat incident appeared first on Stabroek News.
Primus blisters gov’t over lack of policies for culture, sport -says icons dying as paupers In a fiery parliamentary debut, WIN MP Odessa Primus yesterday delivered a stinging indictment of the government’s stewardship of arts and culture, triggering a clapback from Minister Charles Ramson who described her as a comedian. The article Primus blisters gov’t over lack of policies for culture, sport appeared first on Stabroek News.
Witness grilled on document for Mohameds extradition Hearings into the US’ request for the extradition of gold traders Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar Mohamed continued in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday with lengthy grilling of a prosecution witness by the defence. The article Witness grilled on document for Mohameds extradition appeared first on Stabroek News.
Man charged with causing death in truck chaos on bridge Jomel Kenny, 23, was on Wednesday charged with causing the death of Scott Jacob Dorwart by dangerous driving on January 29 when an out-of-control truck smashed into six vehicles. The article Man charged with causing death in truck chaos on bridge appeared first on Stabroek News.
President asserts 104k jobs created between 2020 and 2024 President Irfaan Ali has declared that Guyana’s labour market is stronger than ever as his government has ensured a sharp reduction in unemployment, some 50% or 104,000 jobs between 2020 and 2024 coupled with rising wages across multiple sectors. “Today, I’m going to show you factually how the labour market is directly related to the diversification that is taking place in our economy. The article President asserts 104k jobs created between 2020 and 2024 appeared first on Stabroek News.
Despite record spending Amerindian communities being left behind – Fernandes APNU MP Juretha Fernandes on Wednesday accused the government of failing Indigenous communities despite record levels of spending, arguing that Budget 2026 once again leaves Amerindian villages behind while ministers seek to justify poverty as culture. The article Despite record spending Amerindian communities being left behind – Fernandes appeared first on Stabroek News.
DPI owes Stabroek News $84.4m at end of January The debt of the Department of Public Information (DPI) to Stabroek News grew to $84.4m at the end of January 2026, according to the General Manager of Guyana Publications Inc (GPI), Shaleeza Khan. The article DPI owes Stabroek News $84.4m at end of January appeared first on Stabroek News.