Labourer charged over Parfait Harmonie shop murder Travis Jacobis, 33, a labourer of Lot 4253 Lust-en-Rust, Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, was arrested and charged with murder. Jacobis was arrested on March 1, 2026, in relation to the murder of Joel Anthony Tamesar at Lust-en-Rust Squatting Area, West Bank Demerara. The article Labourer charged over Parfait Harmonie shop murder appeared first on Stabroek News.
Sophia father, daughter perish in roundabout accident A father and his daughter are dead following an early morning accident at the Harpy Eagle Roundabout, on Mandela Avenue, Georgetown, while his son is hospitalised in critical condition. The article Sophia father, daughter perish in roundabout accident appeared first on Stabroek News.
Guyana attends US forum against drug cartels -Hegseth floats `Greater North America’, alludes to Christian nations Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday declared Guyana’s commitment to regional security and the fight against narco-trafficking as this country along with 16 others from the western hemisphere signed a Joint Security Declaration at a US forum against drug cartels. The article Guyana attends US forum against drug cartels appeared first on Stabroek News.
Tribunal to probe child-dragging case – Minister Persaud Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud confirmed yesterday that a tribunal has been commissioned to probe the conduct of two officers attached to the Child Care and Protection Agency (CCPA), who were seen in a widely circulated video dragging a schoolgirl. The article Tribunal to probe child-dragging case – Minister Persaud appeared first on Stabroek News.
Police warn of online extortion scheme The Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday advised members of the public, particularly members of the business community, to exercise caution in relation to an emerging online extortion scheme. The article Police warn of online extortion scheme appeared first on Stabroek News.
Mother says daughter was treated with `animal-like’ brutality by childcare officers -focusing now on her recovery The mother of a schoolgirl who was dragged at Stabroek Square by Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) officers has accused the state of treating her daughter with “animal-like” brutality. The article Mother says daughter was treated with `animal-like’ brutality by childcare officers appeared first on Stabroek News.
Gay rights groups say Opposition Leader’s remarks `divisive, discriminatory’ Two gay rights groups yesterday described remarks at a masjid by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed as “divisive and discriminatory towards lesbian and bisexual people, in particular, who are followers of Islam”. The article Gay rights groups say Opposition Leader’s remarks `divisive, discriminatory’ appeared first on Stabroek News.
Over 100 sign letter calling for return of Cuban Medical Brigade A three-member delegation of concerned citizens yesterday delivered a letter to the Office of the President calling on the Government to reverse its decision to end the services of the Cuban Medical Brigade and to resist what they describe as external pressure to terminate scholarship arrangements with Cuba. The article Over 100 sign letter calling for return of Cuban Medical Brigade appeared first on Stabroek News.
President meets UNICEF regional director President Irfaan Ali yesterday received a courtesy call from Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Roberto Benes. The article President meets UNICEF regional director appeared first on Stabroek News.
Mahdia Mayor, Deputy rescinded January resignations The mining town of Mahdia was gripped by political uncertainty in early February following a rapid-fire series of leadership changes. Both Mayor Eslyn Romascindo-Hussain and Deputy Mayor Akita John rescinded their resignations just days after citing health and personal wellbeing as reasons for their departure. The article Mahdia Mayor, Deputy rescinded January resignations appeared first on Stabroek News.