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POLICE ISSUE WANTED BULLETINS FOR THREE MEN IN FIREARMS CASE

The Guyana Police Force has issued wanted bulletins for three men in connection with last week’s discovery of 10 high-powered AK-47 rifles in the Corentyne, Berbice area. The three wanted men have been identified as 33-year-old Antonio Alonzo Lawrie aka “Lanzo” of Farm Village, East Bank Demerara and Crabwood Creek, Corentyne; 32-year-old Ryan Singh aka […]

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MINER DIES IN PIT COLLAPSE AT CHI CHI BACKDAM

Police are investigating a fatal mining incident which claimed the life of 25-year-old miner Ryan Roberts at Chi Chi Backdam, Upper Mazaruni River, on Tuesday afternoon. Roberts, of Kwaimatta Village, North Rupununi, Region Nine, was reportedly working in a mining pit with several other workers at around 14:45 hours when a water hose burst. According […]

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GOVERNMENT EXPANDS SUPPORT FOR $100,000 CASH GRANT REGISTRATION

The government has advanced its efforts to support eligible persons who need assistance to register for the $100,000 cash grant. Shut-ins, pensioners, persons living with disabilities and other beneficiaries can access assistance by visiting https://cashgrant.gov.gy/ and selecting the “Get Help” option. Applicants will then be required to provide their first name, last name, telephone number […]

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MINISTER CONDEMNS ALLEGED ABUSE AT SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL; LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION

Minister of Education Sonia Parag has condemned alleged acts of abuse against students at the David Rose Special Education Needs School in Georgetown after a video circulated publicly appearing to show such incidents. “No child should ever be subjected to such treatment, particularly within a school environment entrusted with their care, development and protection,” Minister […]

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TAXI DRIVER REMANDED FOR POSSESSION OF TEN AK-47 RIFLES

A 33-year-old taxi driver of Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara, was on Thursday remanded to prison after being charged in connection with the discovery of ten AK-47 rifles in Berbice. Stephen Rajah appeared before the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court where a possession of firearm charge was read to him. He was not required to plead […]

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WOMAN DIES IN CRASH WITH PARKED LORRY ON EAST BANK ROAD

News Room Guyana Reports : A 29-year-old woman died late Sunday night after the car she was travelling in crashed into a parked lorry along the Sarah Johanna Access Road, East Bank Demerara. Dead is Lisa Blackman of Turkeyen, Georgetown. According to Police Headquarters, the fatal accident occurred at about 22:40 hours and involved motor […]

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THREE ARRESTED IN MURDER OF 69-YEAR-OLD PROVIDENCE MAN

A 19-year-old construction worker and two others, including a 17-year-old, have been arrested and are being questioned over the murder of Providence, East Bank Demerara resident, Mohammed Shaheed aka “Fizal” and “Artist”. Shaheed was 69 years old. In a statement this morning, the Police said it is suspected that the elderly man was murdered sometime […]

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ARMED ROBBERY IN LETHEM LEAVES ONE SUSPECT DEAD

Police investigators in Region 9 are probing an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday in Lethem at a business place. One of the suspects in the robbery has since been discovered dead with gunshot wounds, while another suspect has been taken into custody. A police report stated that it was just around 2 pm on […]

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PRESIDENT CONFIRMS GUYANA DEVELOPMENT BANK DISBURSEMENTS COMING SOON

President Dr. Irfaan Ali confirmed that the first set of disbursements from the new Guyana Development Bank will be made soon, as the government plans to table the necessary legislation at the next sitting of the National Assembly. At a press conference on Friday, President Ali told reporters that the technical work needed for the […]

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POLICE SEIZE TEN AK-47 RIFLES IN CORENTYNE OPERATION

Police in Regional Division 6 are investigating the discovery of ten AK-47 rifles which were found on Friday during an operation conducted along No. 11 Village Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice. During the operation, ranks were conducting a stop-and-search exercise along the Berbice River Bridge Access Road between 01:00 hours and 04:30 hours, when a black […]

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FATAL STABBING 5 21 2026

TEENAGE BOY FATALLY STABBED AT STABROEK SQUARE PARK

A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death on Wednesday evening at the Route 40 mini-bus park at the Stabroek Square, and the suspect is also 17-years-old. In a statement this morning, the Guyana Police Force identified the dead young man as Keroy Profit of Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara. According to a Police statement, Profit […]

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FATAL ACCIDENT CHARGE DISCONTINUED AFTER FAMILY DECISION

INEWS Guyana Reports : The fatal accident charge against 61-year-old Naitram Anghad of Lot 23 Number 64 Village, Corentyne, Region Six, was officially discontinued on Wednesday after the family of deceased motorcyclist Jagdeo Bhimsingh opted not to continue legal proceedings. Anghad had been charged with causing the death of 21-year-old Jagdeo Bhimsingh by dangerous driving […]

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FATHER AND SON DROWN IN CANAL ACCIDENT AT BLACK BUSH POLDER

Kaieteur News Reports : A father and his son perished together on Wednesday in an incident when the vehicle they were traveling in plunged into a canal at Black Bush Polder, Corentyne. Joseph Mangar, 32, and Johnathan, 4, of Limlair Village, Corentyne, were on their way to collect the man’s daughter from her school when […]

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PRIME SUSPECT CHANGES PLEA IN GAS STATION BOMBING CASE

In another dramatic twist, the prime suspect in the gas station bombing case told the Court today that he no longer wants to plead guilty to the charge. He told the Court that he is no longer admitting guilt, following a decision by the Director of Public Prosecution to proceed with the terrorism charges against […]

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MINI-BUS OPERATORS PROTEST FARE FREEZE ON ROUTE 32

Mini-bus operators plying the Georgetown to Parika route pulled the brakes on their service this morning as part of a protest demanding an increase in bus fares. The bus operators complained today that their fares have remained the same since 2017, despite fuel hikes and an increase in the price for parts for their buses. […]

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FOUR FISHERMEN RESCUED AFTER VESSEL SINKS IN ATLANTIC OCEAN

Four fishermen are safely back with their families after their vessel sank in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday afternoon following turbulent conditions at sea. The rescue operation was coordinated by Chairman of the Rosignol Fisherman’s Co-op Society Ltd, Hardat Malchan, along with Commander David Shamsudeen and ranks of the Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard. According […]

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TRACTOR OPERATOR SENTENCED TO 18 YEARS FOR FRIEND’S MURDER

A male from the Upper Berbice River was on Thursday sentenced to a term of 18 years of imprisonment for the murder of his friend. Maxton Walker, a tractor operator residing in Hururu Mission, appeared before Justice Simone Morris at the Berbice High Court. It is alleged that on March 18, 2024, at 7 Mile, […]

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BAIL DENIED IN HIRE CAR DRIVER’S FATAL STABBING

Magistrate Michelle Matthias on Friday refused bail in the manslaughter charge against a man who fatally stabbed a hire car driver. Frank McAllister, 21, of Heat Burn Village, East Bank Berbice, appeared at the Albion Magistrate’s Court. The court heard that on May 12, 2026, at Edinburgh Village, East Bank, McAllister unlawfully murdered Oswain Lawson. […]

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GRA MANDATES BODY CAMERAS FOR FRONTLINE CUSTOMS OFFICERS

The Guyana Revenue Authority has introduced mandatory body cameras for frontline Customs officers operating at airports, wharves, transit sheds and during law enforcement exercises. In a notice issued Friday, the GRA said all Customs officers working in frontline operations will now be required to wear body cameras while carrying out their official duties. The move […]

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