Policeman caught fighting civilian transferred to another region
A policeman caught on camera fighting a civilian has been transferred to another region according to Mark Ramotar, head of the Corporate Communications Unit of the Guyana Police Force. Ramator…
Government urges local exporters to the US not panic in the face of 38% tariffs
Following the announcement of 38% tariffs on goods from Guyana imported into the United States, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said that the government would contact US officials in…
Four arrested in alleged gold smuggling operation
Four persons have been taken into custody and more than sixty million in gold and cash seized following the search of a city building on Thursday by the Special Organised…
Automated ticketing system is good for road safety, says Traffic Chief
The country’s Traffic Chief, Assistant Police Commissioner, Mahendra Singh believes that the automated speed ticketing system set to roll out nationwide on Monday will make the roads safer. The Assistant…
Government to address increased US tariffs on goods from Guyana
Government on Wednesday said it will be looking into the increased tariff on goods to be imported into the United States from Guyana. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday afternoon…
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…
UN Secretary General calls for efforts to be redoubled to restore security in Haiti
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday condemned a gang attack in Haiti in the Centre Department of Mirebalais which resulted in 500 detainees escaping from a local prison. A…
Friendship EBD man arrested with counterfeit $5k bills
A twenty-six-year-old Friendship, East Bank Demerara man, Tristan Franklyn is in police custody after he was found with counterfeit notes in his possession. According to a statement issued by the…