Highlighting Guyana’s growing appeal as a place to live and retire, President Dr Irfaan Ali said that increasing numbers of Guyanese in the diaspora are returning home to register for and receive their pensions locally. He made the remarks on Friday during a Labour Day Brunch hosted at State House, where he outlined that the […]
Two Cuban nationals were remanded to prison on Monday after appearing before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where they denied multiple charges stemming from an alleged human trafficking operation in Prashad Nagar, Greater Georgetown. Raudel Ramirez Valverde, also known as “Pitulin,” a 32-year-old Cuban national described as unemployed, was arraigned on two […]
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), under the leadership of President Steve Ninvalle, has renewed efforts to revive boxing within the nation’s prison system through a strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs, led by the Honourable Oneidge Walrond. The initiative follows a recent meeting between Ninvalle, Minister Walrond, and Senior Officials of the Guyana […]
News Room Reports : FIFA’s independent Ethics Committee has banned former Guyana Football Federation (GFF) General Secretary Ian Alves from all football-related activities for five years after finding he sexually harassed female staff members. FIFA also fined Alves 20,000 Swiss francs (approximately $22,000) after determining that he had breached provisions of the FIFA Code of […]
A 19-year-old tragically lost his life after reportedly losing control of his vehicle and colliding with a stationary truck in Number 72 Village, Corentyne, Berbice. The deceased has been identified as Nathaniel Busgith, affectionately known as “Joel,” an unemployed resident of Lot 38, Number 76 Housing Scheme, Corentyne, Berbice. Busgith was operating motor vehicle PAP […]
Cyril’s Transportation Service announces its continued growth and expansion within Guyana’s transportation industry, reinforcing its position as a reliable and customer-focused mobility provider. The company continues to deliver its trusted transportation services while expanding into a dynamic vehicle rental operation. This addition introduces a wide range of options tailored to meet the needs of both […]
The Ministry of Public Works says recent damage to newly constructed sidewalks and drainage covers along Aubrey Barker Road and Diamond Back Road is not the result of faulty engineering or substandard materials, but rather improper use by motorists. In a statement issued following technical investigations, the Ministry clarified that the infrastructure was built to […]
A member of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) was injured on Monday after a military patrol came under gunfire while escorting civilian vessels along the country’s western border in Region Seven. According to an official statement from the GDF, the incident occurred at approximately 11:30 hours during a routine boat patrol operation between Makapa and […]
Family, friends, and well-wishers gathered on Sunday to celebrate a major milestone as Madalene Hill marked her 100th birthday, reflecting on a life of service, travel, and community involvement spanning multiple continents. Hill was born in Good Hope, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) and later migrated to England where she spent many years working in the healthcare […]
The high-profile trial into the March 2020 General and Regional Elections is set to resume later in May, with more than 10 witnesses still to give evidence before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Prosecutor Latchmie Rahamat last Friday confirmed that the prosecution has a significant number of witnesses yet to […]
Guyana’s drive to improve road safety has recorded a significant milestone, with more than 51,000 e-tickets issued since the rollout of the Safe Road Intelligence System (SRIS), a technology-driven initiative aimed at strengthening traffic enforcement and reducing road fatalities. This was disclosed by Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh during an interview with the Department of Public […]
Two young men were arrested on Saturday by police for an alleged robbery under arms committed against a shopkeeper at Unity, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara. According to a police report, the incident occurred at approximately 12:05 hours. A 32-year-old shopkeeper was in her shop when two suspects, aged 20 and 21 of Cummings Lodge and […]
Police in Regional Division #9 have initiated an investigation following the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis during an operation in Surama Village, North Rupununi, on Saturday evening. The exercise led to the apprehension of a 20-year-old resident of the area. The operation was conducted at approximately 19:00 hours on May 2, 2026. Ranks […]
Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken announced that serious crime in Guyana has declined by 10 per cent, with significant reductions recorded across major offence categories, as the Guyana Police Force (GPF) intensifies intelligence-led operations nationwide. Speaking on Sunday’s episode of Police Round-up, Hicken reported impressive gains across specific crime categories. Murders have decreased by 18 […]
The International Court of Justice began hearing oral arguments early this morning in the landmark case filed by Guyana against Venezuela, challenging Venezuela’s claims over Guyana’s Essequibo region. Guyana’s central legal argument before the ICJ is that the land boundary between the two nations was finally and definitively settled by the 1899 Arbitral Award. Minister […]
Police are investigating a shooting incident that unfolded Saturday night at Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara, during which a man was shot and later arrested after allegedly firing at ranks. According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred at approximately 21:00 hours after police received information about a male reportedly walking in the area with a […]
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘A’ are investigating the discovery of a firearm following an operation conducted on Saturday evening at the intersection of Regent and Light Streets, Georgetown. According to police, the incident occurred at approximately 20:00 hours while ranks were conducting mobile patrols in the Regent Street area. Officers reportedly received information about […]
Police are investigating the discovery of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition following a routine patrol operation conducted on Saturday evening along the Beterverwagting Public Road, East Coast Demerara. According to police reports, the discovery was made at approximately 18:30 hours in the vicinity of Granville Park during the routine patrol. Enquiries revealed that ranks stopped […]
Eulex Andre Jeffery, called “Ratty,” a 45-year-old gold miner of Company Road, Buxton, East Coast Demerara, has been charged in connection with the death of Moses Chappelle, called “Bizo.” He also faces charges for firearm and ammunition offences. The first charge, manslaughter, was laid contrary to Section 94 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter […]
Ronslee Isaacs, called “Rocky,” a 19-year-old miner of Kako Village, Upper Mazaruni River, has been charged with the murder of fellow villager Graig Hastings. The charge of murder was laid contrary to Common Law of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. On Thursday, Isaacs appeared via Zoom before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Kamarang […]
