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Guyana Mourns the Loss of Rising Artiste Lil’ Saint

The Guyanese entertainment industry is in mourning following the untimely passing of the talented dancehall and soca artiste, Lil’ Saint. Known for his versatility and high-energy performances, the young entertainer’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief from fans, colleagues, and government officials alike. Lil’ Saint was widely regarded as an emerging force in the […]

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Update : Motorcyclist Killed in Reliance, Essequibo Coast Collision

A fatal collision occurred on the Reliance Public Road, Essequibo Coast, earlier today, claiming the life of a local motorcyclist. The victim has been identified as Satesh Persaud, also known as “Tony,” a resident of Reliance, Pomeroon-Supenaam. Preliminary reports indicate that the accident occurred as Persaud was attempting to exit a side street onto the […]

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Berbice Man Acquitted of Child Sexual Activity Charges Following Retrial

Krishna Tulapersaud, a resident of Plegt Anker, East Bank Berbice, was acquitted and released from custody on Friday after a jury found him not guilty of sexual activity with a child. Tulapersaud, who had previously spent eight years incarcerated, was released following a retrial at the Berbice High Court overseen by Justice Simone Morris. Tulapersaud […]

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Collision and Disturbance at Building Expo Venue

Authorities are investigating a traffic accident and a subsequent altercation that took place at the Guyana National Stadium on Saturday morning, where the International Building Expo 2026 is currently being held. At approximately 11:41 a.m., a Guyana Fire Service fire tender, operated by a 50-year-old Leading Fireman, was attempting to exit the stadium via an […]

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Senior Police Officer Injured in East Bank Demerara Collision

A Deputy Superintendent of Police attached to the Immigration Department is receiving medical treatment after her vehicle was struck by a motor lorry on Friday afternoon. The collision occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. along the Garden of Eden Public Road. The senior officer, 49, was driving a motor car (PAF 8496) when she was involved […]

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Murder Suspect Found Dead in Leonora Police Cell

Kaieteur News Reported : Hemat Kumar Mohamed, the 56-year-old man who confessed to the brutal murder of his wife, Shavanie Hanoman, has died by suicide while in police custody at the Leonora Police Station. Mohamed was discovered unresponsive in his cell on Friday, June 26, 2026, just one day after he had been arrested and […]

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President Ali Mourns the Passing of Don Singh

President Irfaan Ali has expressed his deep sorrow over the death of Don Singh, a prominent figure in civic life and a former Councillor of the Georgetown City Council. In a heartfelt tribute, President Ali praised Singh for his unique approach to public service, noting that while he hailed from a family with a deep-rooted […]

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Over 350 Receive Titles at “Dream Realised” Housing Drive

More than 350 landowners successfully collected their Certificates of Title today during the Central Housing and Planning Authority’s (CH&PA) “Dream Realised” Housing Drive. The event, hosted at the Guyana National Stadium as part of the International Building Expo 2026, saw a significant turnout of residents from Laurentia Catherina and Vriesland, Region Three. The Ministry of […]

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Anna Catherina Man Remanded Following Manslaughter Charge

A 24-year-old resident of Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara, was remanded to prison on Friday after being charged with manslaughter. Balram Persaud, also known as “Pakakie” or “Akash,” appeared before Magistrate Alisha George at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court. The charge, brought under Section 94 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, was read to […]

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Three Brazilian Nationals Fined for Trespassing at Lethem Airstrip

Three Brazilian nationals were fined $150,000 each on Friday after pleading guilty to charges of trespassing on the Lethem Airstrip. The defendants, identified as 28-year-old mechanic Jose Carlos Casto Bibeiro of Terezina, 37-year-old carpenter Clebson Raoni of São Paulo, and 35-year-old operator Lucis Silva Marth of Boa Vista, appeared before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the […]

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Husband Confesses to Stabbing Wife to Death in West Coast Demerara

A community is in shock following the brutal killing of 46-year-old Shavannie Hanoman, whose body was discovered in a canal near her home on Thursday morning. Her husband, 56-year-old Hemat Kumar Mohamed, is currently in police custody after allegedly confessing to the murder. Hanoman and Mohamed had been together for 26 years, though their relationship […]

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President Ali Highlights Housing Growth as Building Expo Opens

President Irfaan Ali has signaled a major push to accelerate land and home delivery, citing a surge of over 67,000 new house lot applications since 2020 as a clear indicator of public confidence in the government’s housing agenda. Speaking at the opening of the International Building Expo at the Providence Stadium on Thursday, the President […]

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Minister of Home Affairs Calls for Calm Following Death of 16-Year-Old

Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, has issued a formal statement calling for public calm as investigations commence into the tragic death of 16-year-old Aftaz King. King died on Thursday evening, June 25, 2026, during a police pursuit on the Princeton Access Road in Corentyne, Berbice. The incident has sparked significant local concern and […]

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OPR Launches Investigation into Death of 16-Year-Old Following Police Chase

The Guyana Police Force’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has initiated a formal investigation into the death of 16-year-old Aftaz King, who died following a police pursuit on the Corentyne on Thursday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. on June 25, 2026, along the Princeton Access Road. According to the initial police report, […]

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Yogendra Sukhdeo Pleads Guilty to Murder of Businessman Amit Singh

Yogendra Sukhdeo, who gained notoriety for cultivating a self-styled “mafia” persona on social media under the moniker “El Chapo Escobar,” has pleaded guilty to the 2023 murder of 21-year-old businessman Amit Singh. Sukhdeo entered his guilty plea before Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Georgetown High Court on Wednesday. His sentencing is scheduled for July 9, […]

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