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A 27-year-old private security guard, Ormyous Vieira, faces murder charges after allegedly shooting and killing 32-year-old miner Ceton Mark Courtman in the Cuyuni River area. The confrontation reportedly erupted in an argument, leading Vieira to fire a fatal shot to Courtman’s head. Courtman died en route to the hospital. Police recovered a .32 caliber pistol and 12 bullets from the suspect. Viei...

Jacob Duffy warns the Black Caps must be ready to adapt as they prepare for their ODI showdown against the West Indies in Guyana, where unfamiliar pitch conditions and climate demand flexibility, strategy, and mental toughness to turn talent into victory. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automat...

West Indies cricket is heating up ahead of their series against New Zealand, with a major grassroots push in Guyana. Unicomer Guyana teamed up with Cricket West Indies to host a “Windies Experience” event, bringing stars like Shamar Joseph to meet young players from the historic Malteenoes Sports Club — founded in 1902. The company poured half a million Guyanese dollars into the academy to boost c...

Patentia Secondary School just lit up the tapeball cricket scene with back-to-back title wins—first beating St. John’s College by five runs, then crushing Yarrowkabra Secondary by six wickets in the CARICOM Schools Knockout. Captain Krishna Mahase and star all-rounder Jadon Birch led the charge, while Kevin Mahase anchored the chase with a stellar 49 to seal the second title. MVP honors went to Bi...

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The University of Guyana is narrowing down its search for a new Vice-Chancellor, with five finalists emerging from 27 global applicants. This pivotal role will shape the university’s future and Guyana’s development, requiring a leader who can drive innovation, graduate readiness, and research excellence. With a transition team ensuring smooth operations and UK experts vetting academic credentials,...

At a landmark dual celebration marking 105 years of the Communist Party of China and 60 years of Guyana’s independence, Chinese Ambassador Yang Yang and former Guyanese President Donald Ramotar delivered powerful talks on governance, corruption, economic development, and the enduring role of political philosophy. Yang emphasized zero tolerance for corruption, shared personal ethics on avoiding nep...

CARICOM leaders are sounding the alarm over a U.S. proposal to route third-country nationals through the Caribbean — not to settle here, but to return them home — and are demanding more transparency before signing off. As Saint Lucia, the current CARICOM chair, leads the charge, small island nations worry about security, resource strain, and public perception. While 30 countries globally have alre...

Former Mayor Pandit Ubraj Narine is warning Georgetown’s current leadership they’re losing critical city assets—like Carifesta Avenue and Water Street—unless they act fast, arguing the council has the legal power to fight back in court. He’s baffled by the delay, calling it a missed opportunity to protect revenue streams vital for a financially strained municipality. Meanwhile, Mayor Alfred Mentor...

Six months after Levi Williams’ brutal murder—his body stuffed head-down in a barrel at Le Repentir Cemetery—two new suspects, businessman Edgar Lawson and vendor Keiran Barrett, face charges in the case. Arrested alongside three others already charged, they’re accused of beating Williams to death after a gun theft dispute on Charlotte Street. The case, adjourned until July 29, remains wide open a...

Ryan Singh, known as ‘Satan’, faces serious charges for allegedly conspiring to illegally possess ten AK-47s found in East Coast Berbice—weapons that sparked a major investigation. Singh, a labourer, pleaded not guilty in court and remains jailed pending trial in July 2026. Two alleged accomplices, Gregory Persaud and Antonio Lawrie, turned themselves in and are also behind bars. Meanwhile, Steven...

Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has renewed her nation’s unwavering commitment to CARICOM, hailing recent summit breakthroughs that resolved key regional tensions. Speaking after the 51st CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Saint Lucia, she praised collaborative problem-solving under Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s leadership, framing disagreements as opportunities...

President Irfaan Ali dismisses blackmail claims as distractions, refusing to release sensitive communications tied to extradition proceedings — a reversal from earlier promises to share evidence for independent review. Meanwhile, businessman Nazar Mohamed denies any attempt at coercion, challenging the President to reveal the full text and inviting public judgment. As scrutiny intensifies over the...

Two men sentenced to life for the brutal 2020 murders of cousins Isaiah and Joel Henry, whose deaths sparked community grief and legal drama — despite claims of innocence and doubts over the marijuana farm motive — now face prison, while families seek healing and justice. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai T...

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A disputed ocean pipeline rupture sparks political firestorm as government denies any leak, while regulators admit a “slight anomaly” and the Opposition drops damning video of bubbling water. The government counters it’s just routine nitrogen-filled inspections, but their vague “further checks” hint at deeper concerns — and public trust is already fraying. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a So...

They built Heroes Highway to move traffic fast—then decided the solution was to jam it with traffic lights. Instead of smart design, they’re adding more turning lanes and stoplights at the worst choke point, turning a high-speed road into a parking lot. It’s like building a race car and then tying it to a tree. Progress? Nah. Just more gridlock. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow:...

U92 Corp. has locked in a major deal for the Kurupung Uranium Project in Guyana, securing the right to sell up to half of its first-phase uranium output to ROPA Investments of Gibraltar — potentially totaling 20 million pounds — while also granting ROPA a 2% royalty on all future sales. The agreement was struck before U92’s acquisition, showcasing strategic foresight as they ramp up drilling, envi...

A fatal head-on collision on Coverden Public Road claimed the life of 49-year-old Cheryl Skeete from Soesdyke, while two others remain in critical condition. The crash, occurring around 6:45 PM, involved a speeding vehicle attempting an unsafe overtaking maneuver before slamming into an oncoming car. Skeete, a passenger, was pronounced dead at the scene. Both drivers suffered severe injuries—one r...

Iran’s surprise attacks on U.S. military sites in the Gulf shattered a fragile ceasefire, reigniting a deadly standoff after U.S. strikes killed fourteen and wounded seventy-eight in Iran — including the controversial killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran retaliated by targeting Patriot systems in Kuwait, a U.S. radar site in Qatar, and a fuel depot in Bahrain, while Kuwait scramb...

Police in Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, made a chilling discovery Tuesday when they raided an empty lot and uncovered a massive stash of live ammunition, spent shells, firearm parts, and military-style gear—raising urgent questions about who left it there and what their plans might have been. Evidence is secured, but no arrests have been made as the investigation remains active. Listen in comfort...

The hunt for justice in Ricardo Fagundes’ 2021 murder is reignited as police arrest security guard Mark Richmond — once a suspect who sued the detective who pinned him — amid claims of a cover-up involving the Mohameds. Detective Dion Bascom stands firm, alleging his superiors tried to bury the truth, while Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed insists Richmond is innocent and points to the real susp...

A former police officer just got a life sentence for luring a young gold trader to his death—then stealing $8 million. The brutal, greed-fueled crime shocked the community, and despite initial attempts to blame others, the truth came out before trial. The judge called it cold-blooded, and Singh’s grieving family said part of them died that day. Thirty years minimum—no parole. Listen in comfort: Ge...

President Ali’s sprawling “grand garden” – complete with sheepfold, cow palace, fowl fields, and shrimp lake – is sparking national debate, as it contrasts sharply with ordinary Guyanese waiting over a decade for a small plot. Critics question the financing, transparency, and fairness of such lavish landholdings, especially as the president reportedly manages them personally, raising alarms about...