Bus parks in Georgetown have become the epicentres of violent, criminal, and lawless behaviour

Dear Editor, As a public communications analyst, I feel compelled once again to draw attention to the persistent issue of touts at our bus parks in Georgetown. Many of these individuals behave like thugs—micro-terrorists who harass commuters by physically …

GDF FC crush Santos, Fruta Conquerors needle Den Amstel in rain-soaked double-header

L-R: GDF goalscorers Chris Macey, Jeffrey Perreira and Ian Dooker, missing is Colin Nelson Elite League Season VII In torrential rain on Sunday night at the National Training Centre (NTC), Providence, dedicated fans were rewarded for their perseverance …

New dates confirmed for Deputy Mayor’s Football Cup kickoff

The Deputy Mayor’s Cup will now kick off on Saturday (May 17). The eagerly awaited 2025 Inter-Ward/Village Seven-a-Side Knockout Football Tournament is now officially set to kick off on Saturday (May 17), at the Police Sports Ground, Eve Leary. …

Ali rules out more foreign investigators for Adriana Younge’s death; US ready to “accept” request for FBI help

Last Updated on Monday, 12 May 2025, 18:35 by Writer Adrianna Younge President Irfaan Ali on Monday virtually ruled out asking for more foreign investigators to probe the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge whose body was found in a hotel pool on April 24. …

“Influencers”, ” false” information on gov’ts crime-fighting radar- Benn, Ali

Last Updated on Monday, 12 May 2025, 18:46 by Writer The Guyana government on Monday indicated that it was increasingly concerned about the impact of “influencers” and other propagators of both false and inaccurate information on combatting crime. …

Eshwar Vevakanand Persaud, CCH, AA

Linden protest death probe ongoing

Keon Fogenay -CID not involved – Crime Chief The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) played no part in the investigation into the shooting death of Keon Fogenay during a protest in Linden, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum said yesterday. Blanhum, when asked …

The Primus affair shouldn’t be a moment for ridicule

Dear Editor, Social media and the press went ablaze over the weekend with the news of Odessa Primus’ denial of entry into the US—and her return which quickly became a spectacle. Ms. Primus told News Source that upon arrival at JFK on Friday, she was …

Two pieces for us to ponder

Dear Editor Two recent published pieces caught my attention: The first was a letter under the caption “If Ramson continues to promote ‘Stink and Dutty’ expect more ‘Baby Skellos’ “ (SN May 12).  Very well said and so true. The letter writer must be …

Collins, Whyte urge appeal court to set date for case against Exxon, EPA

Fred Collins -say delays in judicial review cases harm rule of law Litigants in the case against ExxonMobil and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Fred Collins and Godfrey Whyte want the Court of Appeal to hasten the date of their case in the matter …