Two persons detained at JFK from Guyana
Capitol News has confirmed that at least two persons were detained early this morning upon arrival at JFK on a JetBlue flight out of Guyana. The individuals were taken off…
Women, youth and climate change among priority areas for new Commonwealth Secretary General
The Commonwealth has a new Secretary General, and she is Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, a former Ghanaian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. According to a statement issued by the…
Pensioner detained for fatal accident with speeding motorcyclist on Linden Road
A 69-year-old pensioner is in police custody in connection with an accident which claimed the life of a 25-year-old man. The accident according to a statement issued by the Corporate…
Court upholds $52 million judgement against Guyanese Critic in favour of Mohameds
Social media commentator, Mikhil Rodrigues called “Guyanese Critic” lost his bid to overturn a High Court judgement against him in favour of the Mohameds – Nazar and Azruddin. The court…
Wanted bulletin issued for 67-Y-O on allegation of collecting money under false pretense
The Guyana Police Force on Monday issued a wanted bulletin for Nigel McKenzie -67 in connection with the offence of obtaining money by false pretense. The Police Force is asking…
Former Finance Minister Winston Jordan before courts for sale of state lands
Former Finance Minister Winston Jordan appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court where a charge of misconduct in public office read to him. The charge was filed by the Special Organised…
Melissa Atwell granted US$7,500 bail
Melissa Atwell-Holder has been granted US$7,500 bill and is likely to be released once the bail has been paid. The attorney for Atwell-Holder said it was a matter of a…
Two year old drowns in Upper Berbice River
The police are investigating the death of a two-year-old child – Tauren McLeanon who reportedly drowned on Wednesday in the Upper Berbice River. The child’s mother Tamika Joaquin – 39…
Families of eleven of the twenty children killed in the Mahdia fire files $16.5 billion lawsuit against the state.
Ten families who lost eleven children in the 2023 Mahdia School Dormitory School fire have moved to the court where they have filed a $16.5 billion lawsuit against the state.…
Three persons left homeless after Vreed-en-hoop fire
Three persons were hospitalised following an early morning fire at Vreed-en-hoop that destroyed a two-storey building which housed a private restaurant and the ABC Chinese Restaurant on Tuesday. According to…