Students at the Government Technical Institute (GTI) are stepping into a new era of digital design with the launch of the Karpowership-GTI AutoCAD Technology Lab. This modern facility replaces traditional manual drafting tools with 26 high-performance workstations equipped with specialized Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. The new technology enables students to transition from flat sketches to […]
Isiah Charles and Sheldon Chase were remanded on Friday following their arrest for possession of narcotics with intent to traffic. The duo was apprehended on Thursday at Success Village, East Bank Demerara (EBD), when officers from the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) intercepted their vehicle and discovered several brick-like parcels containing cannabis. The narcotics seized weighed […]
On February 21, 2026, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced a bold initiative to ensure that all bottled water consumed in Guyana is produced locally within the next year. This announcement came during the commissioning of the Five Miles Water Treatment Plant in Bartica. Emphasizing Guyana’s identity as the “land of many waters,” President Ali […]
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is making strides in specialized eye care following a successful week-long surgical partnership held from February 9 to 13, 2026. This initiative brought together local and international retina specialists to address complex retinal conditions and introduce advanced surgical techniques within the hospital. Led by Dr. Arlene Bobb-Semple, a local […]
Three suspects have been apprehended after officers from the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) discovered more than 24 pounds of cocaine in Mora Village, Parika, East Bank Essequibo. The operation took place on Friday evening after CANU acted on received intelligence. During the operation, officers intercepted three males, one of whom was carrying a haversack. A […]
Authorities in Region Two are investigating the alleged murder of 57-year-old Leslie Edwards, also known as “Bumpy.” The incident occurred at about 2:10 PM on Friday at his home in Capoey Mission, Essequibo Coast, during an argument with his 59-year-old brother. Reports indicate that the altercation escalated, leading the suspect to arm himself with a […]
A Berbice family is mourning the loss of 52-year-old Ravindra Yudeshwar Bishram, who was reportedly beaten to death at the New Amsterdam Psychiatric Hospital. His relative and caretaker, Diaram Singh, received a call around 8:30 AM on Friday informing him of Ravindra’s death. Following the call, Singh rushed to investigate and was told that Ravindra […]
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘C’ are investigating an incident that resulted in the death of 77-year-old Mohadai Sankar, a pensioner visiting from the United States. The attack occurred on Friday, February 20, 2026, around 7:00 AM in Success, East Coast Demerara, and also left a 25-year-old woman hospitalized. Preliminary reports indicate that Sankar, who […]
BIG Smith News Watch Reports | An elderly woman, identified as “Aunty Pamma,” has tragically died following a bee attack in Success, East Coast Demerara. The 73-year-old was rushed to Enmore Hospital after the incident but succumbed to her injuries shortly thereafter. Reports indicate that Aunty Pamma had recently traveled to Guyana for vacation and […]
Alexis De Camp, a 25-year-old resident of Byderabo Road, Bartica, has been charged with driving while his breath alcohol level exceeded the legal limit. This offence falls under Section 39(A)(1) of the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act, as amended by Act 17 of 2022. De Camp appeared in the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Friday, […]
HGP Nightly News Reports Four men are currently in custody following a successful drug enforcement operation conducted by the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) in Parika. CANU officers targeted a location in the East Bank Essequibo community, where they intercepted approximately 24 pounds of cocaine. The narcotics were seized during the operation, and the suspects were […]
Thirty-three Guyanese families, including individuals living with disabilities, received new Core Homes today, marking a significant milestone in the Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme (AHUAP). This initiative has now delivered a total of 252 safe and secure homes. Present at the event were Hon. Vanessa Benn, Minister within the Ministry of Housing, along with […]
Kaieteur Radio Reports | A young woman, Oeesha Jaisari, fell victim to theft while working at Ramadan Village after her car was looted. The incident occurred when she parked her Honda Vezel on Woodford Avenue and went to her booth. Upon returning, Jaisari discovered that one of the car door locks had been picked, resulting […]
U.S. Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, emphasized the significant investment of American companies in Guyana’s rapidly expanding oil and gas sector. Speaking on the sidelines of the fifth edition of the Guyana Energy Conference, she noted that the United States contributes not only technical expertise but also offers “fairness in price” and a commitment to […]
The Government of Guyana is advancing its ambitious goal of delivering 40,000 homes over the next five years, focusing on expanding and diversifying affordable housing options to enhance homeownership accessibility for more citizens. Today, Minister of Housing Collin Croal met with Mr. Anthony Whyte and Mr. Rafeek Khan, Chairman and Director, and Founder and Director […]
Yan Licorish and Tony Waldron, both charged with murder, have been committed to stand trial at the next practicable sitting of the High Court. The decision was made by Senior Magistrate Leron Daly during proceedings on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court 2. The charges stemmed from the death of 58-year-old Mohabir […]
A 26-year-old Prison Officer from Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on Friday after being caught with 502.2 grams of cannabis at Mazaruni Prison. According to Police Headquarters, the officer was subjected to a search when his bulletproof vest appeared unusually bulky. During the search, conducted in his presence, authorities discovered a transparent parcel […]
Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Slowe was acquitted of three sexual assault charges on Friday after Magistrate Fabayo Azore ruled that the evidence from both the prosecution and defense held equal weight. As a result, the court was required to give the benefit of the doubt to the accused. Despite the not guilty verdict, […]
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Ravinand Yudeshwar Bishram, a 52-year-old patient at the National Psychiatric Hospital in Berbice, who reportedly died after being beaten. Bishram had been a patient at the institution for approximately five years. He succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical treatment at the New Amsterdam Hospital. As […]
Reports indicate that a serious incident occurred earlier today at the New Amsterdam Psychiatric Hospital, where one patient allegedly killed another. Authorities have been notified, and an investigation is currently underway. Details about the incident are still emerging, and officials have not yet released further information regarding the circumstances surrounding the alleged homicide. The hospital […]
