U.S. citizen, 67, shot dead

A 67-year-old U.S based Guyanese was shot dead at around 19:40 hrs yesterday during a robbery at a grocery store in Sunflower Close, South Ruimveldt Park, which his relatives operate.
Vincent Williams, who only arrived in Guyana three days ago, was reportedly shot at least three times by one of two young men who had attempted to rob him and a female relative.
One of the bullets reportedly struck him in the chest. Kaieteur News understands that the men shot Williams even though...readmore >>

Protesters burn Jagdeo’s effigy outside of Parliament
…parliamentarians kept locked in

The People’s National Congress Reform took to the streets once more, along with thousands of supporters, yesterday, to protest several issues including what the party says is the inadequate five percent increase in wages for public servants and the extremely high food prices, among others.
From the beginning of the protest which assembled at Joseph Pollydore Street and Mandela Avenue, demonstrators were riled and illustrated by the banging of empty pots. This, according to the protestors, signified the fact that they are without food...readmore >>

Sitting Magistrate flees bench
...after refusing to give her name to murder accused

There was high drama in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday as a murder accused jumped out of the dock and attempted to attack Principal Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle, who is performing the duties of Chief Magistrate.
The accused, Sherwin Anthony Hyles, had to be restrained by police ranks and public-spirited citizens who were in the courtroom at the time.
During efforts to subdue the prisoner, the prosecutors’ table and bench were broken and the Magistrate even hurt herself trying to seek refuge in her chambers.
Hyles, who is said to be of unsound mind, is charged with the murder of Joel Savory on May 1. He made his first appearance in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday...readmore >>

Police to take action for PNCR protest breach

The Guyana Police Force in a release to the media last evening stated that appropriate actions will be taken in relation to the breaches of the law yesterday by the Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and members and supporters of his Party.  According to the Police, the PNCR had requested a specific route which included passing by the Georgetown jail and proceeding...readmore >>