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BREAKING NEWS: Paul Slowe Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges

HGP Nightly News Reports | Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Slowe is a free man after Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore dismissed the sexual assault charge against him at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court. The ruling comes after the prosecution was found to have failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. In her decision, […]

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Man Arrested and Charged for Stabbing Wife, Granted Bail

Mahendra Rampersaud, a 34-year-old miner from Mon Repos School Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD), has been arrested and charged following an incident in which he allegedly stabbed his wife. Rampersaud, also known as “Kacey,” was apprehended by the Guyana Police Force during an operation on February 14 at the Lusignan Grass Field after a wanted […]

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GTU Warns New Promotion Criteria Could Disqualify Many Teachers

The Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) has issued a stark warning regarding new promotion criteria for senior public school teachers that prioritize academic qualifications over experience, potentially disqualifying a significant number of educators. The GTU is calling for an immediate reversal of the new point system. At a press conference, Coretta McDonald, President of the GTU, […]

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ExxonMobil Guyana Prepares for Second Gas Project Development

In a significant announcement at the ongoing Guyana Energy Conference, Alistair Routledge, President of ExxonMobil Guyana, revealed plans for the submission of a request to the Government of Guyana for environmental authorization to explore a second gas project in the Stabroek Block offshore. Routledge outlined the company’s intention to adopt a “design one, build two” […]

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Police Investigate Fatal Incident at Mango Landing

Authorities in Regional Division 10 are currently investigating a tragic incident that occurred on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Mango Landing, resulting in the death of 50-year-old Balram Jhaman from Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara. According to preliminary investigations, Jhaman was involved in a mishap with articulated motor lorry GAL 8612, which was parked facing west […]

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Guyanese Man Remanded Pending Extradition to U.S. on Fraud Charges

Guyanese national Ronley Floyd Bynoe appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, where he was remanded in custody as he awaits extradition to the United States. The court was informed that an indictment was filed against Bynoe in Ohio on September 20, 2023. He faces serious charges, including […]

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Police Issue Wanted Notice For Suspect In Murder Case

Authorities Are Seeking The Public’s Assistance In Locating A Man Wanted For Murder. The Suspect Has Been Identified As Joshua Brown, Also Known By The Aliases “Black Bai” And “Uncle Big Head.” Joshua Brown, 26 Years Old, Resides At Lot 613 East Ruimveldt, Georgetown. He Is Wanted In Connection With The Murder Of Fendel Trotman, […]

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President Irfaan Ali’s Message for Ramadan 2026

As-salamu alaykum. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon all as we enter this Holy Month of Ramadan. As we begin this sacred observance, I address not only our Muslim brothers and sisters but every Guyanese citizen. Ramadan carries a universal message meant for us all. This Holy Month is a time for […]

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Attempt to Smuggle Cannabis into Lusignan Prison Foiled

An attempt to smuggle contraband into the Guyana Prison Service’s Lusignan Prison was thwarted Saturday morning when prison officers intercepted a visitor carrying cannabis hidden in his footwear. Timothy McGarrell, a resident of Timehri, East Bank Demerara, was arrested during a routine checkpoint search upon his arrival at the facility. Officers discovered a quantity of […]

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Traffic Offenders Fined in Essequibo Coast Courts

Three men from the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), were fined for various traffic-related offences after appearing before the Charity and Anna Regina Magistrates’ Courts. Trevon Jupiter Trevon Jupiter, 27, a miner from Dunkel, was charged with refusing to provide a breath specimen for a breath alcohol test. This offence occurred on February 6 at […]

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Traffic Offences Result in Court Appearances for Four Men from Essequibo Coast

Four men from the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon–Supenaam), appeared in the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court last week facing various traffic offences under the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act. Zaphnath Williams Zaphnath Williams, 26, a construction worker from Bush Lot, was charged with driving while exceeding the legal alcohol limit. This offence allegedly occurred […]

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Fatal Accident on Essequibo River Leaves Two Dead and Three Injured

Police in Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), are investigating a tragic accident that occurred in the Essequibo River on Sunday night around 9:30 p.m. The incident has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, identified only as George and another person, with three others sustaining injuries. The accident took place at Tuh Tuh Island Point Area […]

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Trial for 2020 General and Regional Elections Continues in Georgetown

The trial concerning the 2020 General and Regional Elections resumed on Wednesday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, with key testimony highlighting issues related to the use of a spreadsheet and the speed of the Statements of Poll (SOPs) tabulation process. During the morning session, defense attorney Nigel Hughes challenged the qualifications of prosecution witness Bibi […]

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Storage Bond in Mon Repos Engulfed by Flames

A storage bond in Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, caught fire on Wednesday afternoon. The facility, owned by businessman Rameez Mohamed, was being rented by Chinese nationals. Mohamed reported that the fire started around 4:00 p.m., with a loud explosion heard inside the building just before smoke began to emerge. Firefighters are currently on the […]

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Magistrate Dismisses Cocaine Trafficking Charge Against Andre Gomes

Magistrate Wanda Fortune has dismissed a cocaine trafficking charge against Andre Gomes, known as “Zipper,” initially brought in October 2021. Gomes was arrested alongside another individual during an operation by the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) at Craig Street, Campbellville, Georgetown, where approximately 2 kilograms of cocaine were discovered. While Gomes’ co-accused had pleaded guilty and […]

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Extradition Proceedings for Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed Adjourned Again Due to Health Concerns

The extradition proceedings involving Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed were further adjourned on Wednesday after Nazar expressed ongoing health complications. Both father and son appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Judy Latchman. However, no new medical report was presented to support Nazar’s claim of continued illness. Attorney Siand Dhurjon, representing the Mohameds, informed the […]

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