Guyana News Updates

This morning, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Honourable Priya Manickchand, visited several communities across the East Bank and Georgetown that were severely impacted by flooding following heavy, persistent rainfall overnight. During her visits, Minister Manickchand engaged directly with residents, listening to their concerns and assessing the challenges they are facing as a result […]

Royston Drakes Production Reports : Police have launched an investigation into the discovery of a man’s body floating in the Atlantic Ocean near the Kingston Seawall, behind the Marriott Hotel. Preliminary reports indicate that the body was spotted by a fisherman in the area. The fisherman told this newscast that he observed the body drifting […]

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, says the Government’s $100,000 national cash grant programme is receiving a strong early response, with thousands of Guyanese completing registration within the first 24 hours after the online portal went live. Speaking on Friday evening, Dr. Singh reported that 6,834 […]

Former Policeman Keenon David has been acquitted of the murder of Kurt Anthony Duncan after Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts ruled there was insufficient evidence to proceed. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday by Magistrate Annette Singh at the close of the prosecution’s case, following a no-case submission filed by Attorney-at-Law Siand Dhurjon. The decision brings an […]

Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh on Monday sentenced Brian Mathieson to five years in prison for the manslaughter of his neighbour, Ronald Betancourt, following a violent altercation in 2019. The time Mathieson spent in remand custody was ordered to be deducted from the sentence. In delivering the sentence at the Demerara High Court, Acting Chief […]

Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall has signalled an aggressive expansion of Guyana’s asset recovery drive, warning that more high-profile seizures of wealth linked to criminal activity are on the horizon as the State intensifies its crackdown on illicit finances. Speaking on his weekly programme, Issues in the News, Nandlall said the Government […]

A mixed verdict was delivered on Tuesday night in the High Court trial over the killing of 25-year-old Keon McPherson, with one defendant found guilty and three others acquitted. The jury returned its decision at around 20:30h before Justice Gino Persaud at the Demerara High Court. Nicholas Hercules, known as “Bucko”; Brenna Nurse; Devon Harry; […]

The Georgetown Mayor and City Council today passed a resolution objecting to the seizure and reclassification of 22 city streets, citing alleged breaches of the Municipal and District Council Act. The resolution was approved in the absence of the 11 People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Councilors, who did not attend an emergency meeting called for this […]

The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) is calling for ongoing diplomatic engagement between Guyana and Suriname after recent public statements by both governments on charges connected to activity on the Corentyne River. In a statement, the Chamber said the matter should be handled through direct dialogue and constructive engagement, stressing that it could affect bilateral […]

A West Coast Berbice man, Hemraj Singh Pahalad of Number 11 Village, was on Thursday found guilty of embezzlement and larceny after stealing more than $13 million from his former employer. Pahalad was convicted following a trial at the Berbice High Court before Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty. Court records showed that between February 12 and 16, […]

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) has announced an aggressive five-year plan aimed at eliminating illegal settlements, clearing the backlog of housing applications and significantly expanding the national housing programme. Chief Executive Officer Dr. Martin Pertab made the disclosure during remarks at the launch of the International Building Expo 2026, calling the initiative a […]

The Guyana Police Force is again warning the public that driving under the influence of drugs carries the same serious legal consequences as drunk driving. Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh said such offences are not being treated lightly. Penalties Under the Law Under the law, a person found driving or attempting to drive while under the […]

The Ministry of Public Works has rejected statements by the Mayor of Georgetown regarding the designation of twenty-two (22) roads as public roads, describing them as legally flawed, misleading, and an attempt to misinform the public. The Ministry said the Government of Guyana has acted lawfully, responsibly, and in the public interest, adding it will […]

Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at about 13:50 hrs on Rome Access Road, East Bank Demerara. The accident involved: Motor lorry: GAK 7143 with trailer attached TYY 9718 Driver: 30-year-old male of Little Abary, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara Pedal cyclist: Shawn Roache, 24-year-old construction worker of Agricola, […]

The Ministry of Housing – Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) is again warning the public to stay alert for scammers operating on social media platforms including TikTok and Facebook Messenger. The Ministry said reports indicate that scammers are contacting persons and persuading them to make payments for house lots and housing units through unofficial […]

A 37-year-old pregnant woman with a complex medical history experienced a successful maternal and neonatal outcome following coordinated multidisciplinary care at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). The patient was 35 weeks pregnant—her 7th pregnancy with 6 previous deliveries—when she presented with two days of abdominal pain, painful urination, fever, and nasal discharge. Severe Anaemia […]

Four Brazilian nationals from Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil—Antonio Isal Das Soura (49), Michael De Souza Martin (26), Clinton Martins Fernandes (19) and Matheus Sere Martins (20)—were arrested and charged with Illegal Entry and Illegal Mining. They appeared in court on Friday, March 27, 2026 to answer the charges. The men appeared at the Mahdia Magistrate’s […]

The APNU Coalition has described the widespread flooding currently affecting Georgetown and other communities across Guyana as further evidence of what it calls the Government’s failure to competently manage the country’s drainage infrastructure. In a press statement issued on 27-03-2026, APNU said residents and businesses are suffering “significant disruption, damage, and economic loss” due to […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has launched and advanced an investigation into an alleged simple larceny at Durban Backlands, Georgetown, resulting in four arrests and the recovery of millions in stolen cash. Police reported that the incident occurred at around 17:30 hrs on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Investigators said it involved a 35-year-old Chinese businesswoman […]

A 21-year-old man, identified as George Khan, called “Georgie,” of Lot 363 Good Hope Village, Essequibo Coast, Region Two, has been charged with allegedly setting fire to the home of a 74-year-old female pensioner. Khan appeared on Thursday at the Anna Regina Magistrate Court before Magistrate Mahendra Mohabir. Court heard that the woman’s home was […]