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 […]
Police have arrested a 36-year-old businessman from Alexander Village, Georgetown, following an intelligence-led operation on Tuesday that thwarted an alleged kidnapping scheme. According to a release from Police Headquarters, officers acted on intelligence suggesting that the suspect had orchestrated a plan to have an individual kidnapped. During the operation, investigators discovered that the businessman had […]
Two men from Nabaclis Village, Collis “Cappo” Bristol and Akeem “Burnham” Burgess, were killed late Sunday night in a suspected hit-and-run collision along the Railway Embankment at Clonbrook. The two men were traveling on a motorcycle when they were struck by a motor car. The driver of the vehicle reportedly fled the scene immediately following […]
Paper committal proceedings regarding the deadly October 2025 bombing of the Regent Street Mobil Gas Station continued on Monday before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The court session saw the submission of additional video exhibits into the record. These include CCTV footage captured at the scene of the attack and […]
Police have apprehended a key suspect in the high-profile murder of 39-year-old Levi “Vamperous” Williams, whose body was discovered hidden inside a barrel at the Le Repentir Cemetery on Christmas night last year. Kevin Lawson, a 33-year-old also known as “Baby” or “Edgar Lawson,” was taken into custody on Saturday evening. His arrest occurred between […]
Authorities in Regional Division number 2 are conducting a thorough investigation into a fatal accident that occurred on Saturday afternoon, claiming the life of Satesh Persaud, a 45-year-old construction worker and well-known member of the Reliance Sports Club. The collision took place at approximately 1:30 p.m. on the Reliance Public Road. According to police reports, […]
A 34-year-old boat captain from Puruni Landing, Middle Mazaruni River, appeared at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court earlier today to face charges related to an attempted arson. Dwayne Sookdeo was formally charged with Attempting to Set Fire to a Building, an offense contrary to Section 146 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. The charge […]
A 20-year-old police constable, Randy Thomas, has been remanded to prison following his arraignment on a charge of murder. Thomas, a resident of Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court on Monday, June 29, 2026. He is accused of murdering 26-year-old Dailen Paneque Gomes, a Cuban national residing […]
