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Shemar Alleyne

Sep 30, 2022

Woman, 33, found murdered in La Grange home

Thirty-three-year-old Nirmala Sukhai was this afternoon found murdered in her Lot 35 Factory Dam, La Grange, West Bank Demerara (WBD) by her mother. According to the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), the 33-year-old female labourer was murdered sometime between Thursday at about 23:00h and Friday at 16:00h by an unknown person(s). MTV News Update understands that Sukhai resided alone in a flat, two-bedroom concrete house measuring about 20x30 fe

Jessica Callender

Sep 30, 2022

SSYDR inks MOU to provide scholarships for vulnerable youths

US company AdRetreaver has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Guyanese not-for-profit SSYDR Inc. to provide scholarships to vulnerable youth who want to pursue studies in Mathematics and Computer related fields at the University of Guyana. SSYDR Inc. “Specialists in Sustained Youth Development and Research,” has inked a MOU that will see youths across Guyana benefit from a University Education they may have otherwise not been able to afford, despite being academically

Sep 30, 2022

Over 400 International delegates slated to attend Guyana Basin Summit (GBS)

The Guyana Basins Summit is slated for October 4-6 with almost 95% of the booths already sold out. The Summit which will feature experts from the International and Local arena is being hosted at the new Pegasus Suites. Already, over 400 International Delegates are slated to attend this three day event. This is according to Timothy Tucker, President of the Georgetown Chambers of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) - who is the event’s main partner, with Digicel Business being the pri

Staff Writer

Sep 30, 2022

Corentyne men remanded on drug charge

30-year-old Suraj Singh of No. 72 Village and 55-year-old Mourice Vanslutman of No. 70 Village on the Corentyne were both remanded when they appeared in the No. 51 Magistrates Court to answer a possession of drugs charge on Friday. The duo pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to them by Magistrate Alex Moore. The allegation is that on September 27, 2022, the two accused had in their possession 277.7 pounds of marijuana in their possession for the purpose of traff

Sep 30, 2022

‘It’s unfair’ – Mon Repos Chair complains of business persons dumping garbage at Mon Repos market

Chair of the Mon Repos/La Reconnaissance Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) Ayube Mohamed says it is unfair that business owners and non-residents of the NDC dump their garbage at the market for the council to pick up. The Mon Repos/La Reconnaissance Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) is responsible for the collecting and disposing of garbage and waste from the various communities. Chairman of the NDC Ayube Mohamed recently voiced his frustrations with the way busines

Jessica Callender

Sep 30, 2022

Children awarded in sixth National Signing Bee Competition

The annual Signing Bee Competition, designed deliberately to make space for students of Special Schools during Education Month, was recently concluded at the Berbice High School with nine students being awarded prizes. The Signing Bee is intended to stimulate the language faculty of students by expanding their vocabulary and augmenting the stock of words they process, while fostering inter-school relations among students of Special schools. The participants were required to s

Jessica Callender

Sep 30, 2022

SASOD to conduct further studies on mental health and wellness in LGBT+ youths

SASOD is currently working on total of four studies to raise awareness and examine areas where they can better assist LGBT+ people in Guyana and, where possible, advocate for policy change. Two of the four reports being put forth for study by the Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) deal with wellness in LGBT+ youths. SASOD is currently writing the Ministry of Heath’s Institutional Board for ethics approval to carry out research on how the pandemic impact

Shemar Alleyne

Sep 29, 2022

Businessman slapped with conspiracy charges over $90M extortion plot

A 45-year-old businessman was on Thursday slapped with two counts of conspiracy to commit a felony and released on $200,000 bail. Dorwain Bess of Bel Air Park, Georgetown, was hauled before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was ordered to lodge his passport and report to the Major Crimes Unit every Friday starting from tomorrow. In light of this, the matter was adjourned to September 30, 2022. Bess came to th

Sep 29, 2022

Transfer of St John’s student who claimed abuse by peers, teachers still pending – MOE PS

The Ministry of Education’s Permanent Secretary, Alfred King, on Thursday said that the investigation into the allegations of discrimination and abuse by a St John’s fifth form student had been somewhat resolved. Earlier this month, the fifth form student went to Facebook and detailed the abuse he faces at the hands of his peers and certain teachers at the public school due to his sexual orientation. He even posted a video of him being abused by one of his classmates. Followi

Sep 29, 2022

12-year-old girl who went missing found at Berbice home

Twelve-year-old Devi Persaud, also called ‘Ashley,’ who went missing on Monday after leaving her grandmother’s residence to visit her aunt Aklima Ali has been found. In a statement on Thursday, the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Corporate Communications Unit said that Persaud was found at a house located at 12 Street Whim Village, Corentyne Berbice. Three occupants of the house, a father, mother, and their teenage son, were taken into police custody to assist with the investigat

Sep 29, 2022

10,300 Grade six children on the coastland receiving breakfast - MOE Permanent Secretary

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education Alfred King and Breakfast Coordinator Mahendra Phagwah officially launched the Breakfast Programme for the Georgetown education district at the West Ruimveldt Primary School earlier on Thursday. At the simple ceremony, Permanent Secretary Alfred King revealed that already 10,300 Grade Six students from 270 schools on the coast are receiving breakfast under this initiative. He added that by October, the Ministry hopes to have 10

Jessica Callender

Sep 29, 2022

‘Discover Essequibo’ Project to be rolled out shortly

Guyana Tourism Authority to enhance tourism capacity within the Essequibo Region under the ‘Discover Essequibo’ project shortly. Guyana’s booming oil and gas wealth has attracted more international attention to the country and as a result more tourists. Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority Kamrul Baksh has undertaken efforts to boost tourism across the country, with development slated soon for the Essequibo region. “It is deemed the ‘Discover Essequibo Project’ where we’r

Shemar Alleyne

Sep 29, 2022

Man remanded for throwing sister off veranda during drunken brawl

A 33-year-old miner was on Wednesday remanded to prison after he attempted to murder his sister during a drunken brawl. Fitzroy Patrick, of Micobie Village, Potaro River, was hauled before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and was not required to plead to the indictable charge. The charge against Patrick is that on September 24 at Light and Lamaha Streets, Georgetown, he unlawfully and maliciously wounded Ashana Patrick with the intent to murd

Sep 29, 2022

3 months later: 16-year-old still missing; Mother still hopeful he is alive

It has been three months since 16-year-old Akeem Bissoon mysteriously disappeared from Aruwai Airstrip, Region Seven. There is still no sign of him to date but his mother Jennifer Henry is still hopeful she will be reunited with him. The Sophia teen vanished from his uncle’s camp in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) around 17:00 hours on June 14, 2022. "I still hoping and trusting god that them know where he deh, them know exactly what happen to he […] I still ain’t giving up be

Sep 29, 2022

Pritipaul assured Labour Ministry employees would be paid their severances – CLO

Several employees from Pritipaul Singh Investment Incorporated recently staged a protest action over non-payment of severances. The Ministry of Labour held a meeting with the Human Resources Manager Sahodra Roopnarin of the company to find out the reason behind the dispute. Chief Labour Officer (CLO) Dhaneshwar Deonarine when contacted by MTV News Update on Wednesday, said the main reason behind the protest action was the non-payment of severances. However, the CLO noted t

Jessica Callender

Sep 28, 2022

Grenada signs MOU with China to upgrade cricket stadium

Grenadian Minister with responsibility for Youth, Sports, and Culture, Ron Redhead, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the People's Republic of China to commence the transformation of the National Cricket Stadium facility which will aid in the development of cricket and safety for all those who use the facility. Loop Caribbean news reports that areas of the stadium are in need of urgent attention to prevent further deterioration of the facility. As such, works will

Sep 28, 2022

Chile could aid in the development of a Food Safety Authority in Guyana – President

Guyana is hoping to partner with the Republic of Chile to develop a Food Security Authority as Guyana is aggressively pursuing a food security drive. President Irfaan Ali attended Chile’s 212th Independence anniversary celebration on Tuesday evening at Marriott Hotel, where he delivered remarks and highlighted this suggestion. During his speech, President Ali said the establishment of this agency would be integral to the modernisation of the agri-food system in Guyana and the

Sep 28, 2022

Despite Warriors’ loss in first qualifier, fans confident “trophy staying home”

The Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) played the first-round qualifier for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 against the Barbados Royals. Barbados, the winner of that match, would have advanced to the finals successfully after defeating the GAW. However, they have a second chance to advance to the finals if they play the winner of the eliminator match- Jamaica Tallawahs and win. The match between the Tallawahs and the Warriors bowls off tonight. Despite the Warriors’ defeat a

Jessica Callender

Sep 28, 2022

IDB President fired after alleged inappropriate workplace relationship

Inter-American Development Bank President Mauricio Claver-Carone has been removed from the post following an investigation into an alleged intimate relationship with a subordinate at the institution. The Board of Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), following the unanimous recommendation by the Board of Executive Directors, have fired Mauricio Claver-Carone from his position as head of the bank. This was effective on September 26. The move came after the Pr

Sep 28, 2022

12-year-old missing after leaving to go visit aunt

12-year-old Devi Persaud, also known as ‘Ashley,’ has been missing for three days. The girl who recently sat the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) and lived with her grandmother at 228 Sisters Village, West Bank Demerara (WBD), left on Monday at around 10:30h to visit her aunt- Aklima Ali, who lives about a few streets away from Ashley’s permanent home. According to Ali, the girl informed her grandmother (Ali’s mother) that she was leaving to visit her, which she usually d