The long-anticipated paper committal hearing for Alfred Dejonge, who stands charged with the manslaughter of 22-year-old businesswoman Stacy Walton, has been rescheduled for August 6, 2026, at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court. The proceedings, originally slated for Thursday, July 2, were postponed after defense attorney Chandra Sohan was required to attend a High Court engagement […]
The Government of Guyana has finalized a new two-year agreement with the Turkish firm Karpowership for the continued rental of two floating power plants. Under this agreement, Guyana will pay an increased rate for the 36-megawatt (MW) powership currently stationed in the Berbice River, effectively standardizing the cost for both vessels. Rate Harmonization: The rental […]
A devastating fire in the Castello Housing Scheme this afternoon has claimed the life of 93-year-old Rosa Singh, affectionately known as “Aunty Baba.” The Guyana Fire Service received a distress call regarding the blaze at approximately 1:25 p.m. today, July 3, 2026. While three fire tenders were dispatched immediately and succeeded in containing the blaze […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, has announced that the government’s new $20,000 Senior Citizens’ Transportation Allowance will commence distribution on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. This initiative, introduced in the 2026 National Budget, is designed to provide financial relief to pensioners for daily travel needs, such as accessing medical clinics, grocery […]
Authorities have apprehended one suspect in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday afternoon outside a supermarket in Herstelling. At approximately 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, a 30-year-old woman was accosted while walking along the street after exiting a supermarket. According to reports from Police Headquarters, two men in a white motor car approached […]
A 33-year-old resident of Congress Drive, South Ruimveldt, appeared in the Diamond Magistrate’s Court on Friday to face charges of robbery under arms. The accused, identified as John Sampson, was charged under Section 222(c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. The charges stem from an incident on Thursday involving a 30-year-old housewife from […]
Two Georgetown men were remanded to prison on Friday after appearing before Magistrate Dylon Bess at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court to answer to a joint charge of robbery under arms. The defendants, 18-year-old Jaden Jackson of Tucville and 25-year-old Mark Major of Waterloo Street, were charged in connection with the robbery of a 20-year-old auto […]
As of early July 2026, the Government of Guyana’s $100,000 National Cash Grant—a flagship initiative announced in the 2026 National Budget—continues to be rolled out across the country. Progress: The distribution exercise is well underway, with reports indicating that over 430,000 eligible Guyanese adults (18 years and older) have already received their payments via direct […]
The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has concluded its investigation into the mistreatment of an autistic student at the David Rose Special Education Needs School, resulting in the permanent removal of two teachers from the education system. Following a disciplinary hearing, the TSC has taken the following measures: Dismissal: One teacher involved in the incident has […]
News Source Guyana Reports : President Irfaan Ali has indicated there is no immediate need for new consultations with the current Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed, regarding the substantive appointments of the Chancellor of the Judiciary and the Chief Justice. During a press interaction on Wednesday, President Ali stated that his administration’s position on […]
News Source Guyana Reports : A grieving mother from Grove, East Bank Demerara, is publicly pleading for information after her 15-year-old daughter went missing while under the protective custody of the state. Marcia King reported that her daughter initially went missing from their home on May 31. After locating the teenager, Ms. King sought assistance […]
News Source Guyana Reports : In a landmark ruling delivered today, the High Court has quashed tax assessments totaling over $800 million imposed by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) against Hana and Bibi Mohamed. Justice Gino Persaud declared the GRA’s actions regarding the importation and use of two luxury vehicles “unreasonable, arbitrary, irrational, unfair, and […]
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the fatal multi-vehicle accident that occurred Wednesday morning on the access road leading to the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge. The incident claimed the life of 65-year-old Cuban national Gerardo Machado Valdivia. The tragedy unfolded at approximately 6:42 a.m. when Mr. Valdivia attempted to cross the thoroughfare from south […]
Education Minister Sonia Parag has moved to dispel concerns regarding the ongoing distribution of the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant, reaffirming that every registered student will receive their disbursement. Minister Parag addressed reports of minor complications during the rollout, specifically regarding multiple family members attempting to claim the same grant. She clarified that the Ministry’s […]
A fatal multi-vehicle collision occurred on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at approximately 6:42 a.m. on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge Access Road, resulting in the death of a 65-year-old Cuban national. The victim, identified as Gerardo Machado Valdivia of Providence, East Bank Demerara, was attempting to cross the road from south to north when […]
President Irfaan Ali presided over the swearing-in ceremony of six new judges at the Office of the President today, a move aimed at enhancing the capacity of the nation’s legal system and addressing significant case backlogs. The appointments, which follow recommendations from the Judicial Service Commission, include a mix of experienced legal professionals and former […]
A 28-year-old vendor from River View, Ruimveldt, is in police custody following an intelligence-led operation that resulted in the seizure of suspected narcotics on Tuesday morning. Acting on gathered intelligence, police officers conducted a targeted operation in the Ruimveldt area at approximately 10:40 a.m. During the search, officers discovered a black plastic bag in the […]
Ezekiel Lewis, a 26-year-old shopkeeper from Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara, has been sentenced to three years and five months in prison after being convicted of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. Lewis, also known as “Bell,” was arrested on October 8, 2025. Following his arrest, he was charged under Section 5(1)(a)(i) of […]
Two individuals, including a teenager, are in police custody following an armed robbery on Monday night that targeted a 20-year-old auto body technician. The robbery took place at approximately 8:00 p.m. while the victim was walking east along the Covent Garden New Scheme. According to reports from Police Headquarters, the victim was approached from behind […]
A fire believed to have been deliberately set destroyed a building at the East La Penitence Housing Sewage Compound early Wednesday morning. The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) received reports of the blaze at 4:16 a.m. Although firefighters arrived promptly, the structure was already fully engulfed in flames by the time they reached the scene. The […]
