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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
