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Five Chinese nationals arrested for immigration offences

(Kaieteur News) – Five Chinese nationals aged 31, 34, 50, 53, and 59, have been arrested and charged in connection with immigration offences, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) confirmed in a statement on Tuesday. According to police, the men were initially arrested on June 16, 2026, at the Rock Creek Mining Area in Puruni, Region Seven, […] The post Five Chinese nationals arrested for immigration offences appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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VP Jagdeo says persons will face consequences for MV Barima ferry tragedy

As indigenous leaders are meeting in Georgetown for the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said the week-long conference is taking place during a sad time, when the country is faced with a “national tragedy.” With the death toll steadily climbing from the MV Barima ferry tragedy, the Vice President said persons […]

News Source Guyana21 Jul

Police search opposition leader’s Friendship property as “Paper Shorts” murder probe continues

(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Police Force in a brief statement on Monday said ranks executed a search at a property located at Friendship on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) as part of the March 2021 murder of Ricardo Fugundes better known as “Paper Shorts.” The property reportedly belongs to Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, his […] The post Police search opposition leader’s Friendship property as “Paper Shorts” murder probe continues appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News21 Jul

Brazilian stabbed to death in Reg. 7 backdam; one in custody

(Kaieteur News) – A Brazilian national was on Saturday stabbed to death at Rock Creek Backdam, Puruni River, Region Seven, following an argument with a woman. According to the police, the deceased has been identified as Antonio Pereira Figueredo, a 53-year-old gold miner of Manaus, Brazil. Police stated that the incident occurred about 23:00hrs on Saturday. […] The post Brazilian stabbed to death in Reg. 7 backdam; one in custody appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News21 Jul

Major discrepancies found on MV Barima manifest

…captain, crew members tested positive for ganja …32 rescued passengers not listed (Kaieteur News) – The Government of Guyana has ordered an urgent investigation following the catastrophic maritime tragedy aboard the MV Barima, amid shocking revelations that the vessel’s captain and first engineer tested positive for narcotics, and dozens of rescued passengers were never recorded on […] The post Major discrepancies found on MV Barima manifest appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News20 Jul

Suspected murder-suicide rocks Parfaite Harmonie

(Kaieteur News) – A couple was found shot to death on Saturday in what appeared to be a murder/ suicide at a La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara residence. According to a police report, the deceased have been identified as Ana Trotman, 42, a shop owner, and John Trotman, 47, of Onderneeming, West Bank Demerara. The […] The post Suspected murder-suicide rocks Parfaite Harmonie appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News20 Jul

Guyanese man gunned-down in Antigua, teen critical

(Kaieteur News) – A Sunday afternoon outing turned deadly for a Guyanese national after gunmen opened fire on him in Potters Village, Antigua, leaving him dead and an 18-year-old companion critically injured. The dead man has been identified as 29-year-old Leandro Hubbard, who was also known as “Leo” or “Chiney Man.” Police said Hubbard was fatally […] The post Guyanese man gunned-down in Antigua, teen critical appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News20 Jul

Police foil alleged drug run from Suriname; one arrested

(Kaieteur News) – Police in Region Six have arrested a 53-year-old Georgetown man after allegedly finding 81 grams of suspected ecstasy concealed on his person during an operation at No. 78 Foreshore, Corentyne, Berbice. According to police, the discovery was made at about 6:40 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, after ranks acting on information observed a […] The post Police foil alleged drug run from Suriname; one arrested appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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