The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has bolstered its operational capabilities with the acquisition of two new Bell helicopters—a Bell 407 and a Bell 429. The delivery took place earlier today as part of the GDF’s ongoing recapitalization plan. Both aircraft will undergo certification processes before being commissioned into service. This enhancement of the GDF’s aerial […]
Hgp Nightly News Reports | Tragedy struck on Saturday afternoon when Ariel Betancourt Ramírez, a 48-year-old Cuban national, was stabbed to death in what police suspect to be a targeted attack along Middle Road, La Penitence. According to reports, Ramírez was on his way to pick up his reputed wife from work when residents discovered […]
A 37-year-old Security Officer from Klien Pouderoyen, West Coast Demerara (WCD), was arrested on Friday following the discovery of a quantity of cannabis along the Mazaruni River in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). According to police reports, officers were conducting a riverine patrol between the Bartica Stelling and Mazaruni Prison when they intercepted a vessel for inspection. […]
An intelligence-led operation in East La Penitence on Friday resulted in the discovery of an illegal firearm and ammunition. According to police reports, officers observed a motorcar parked along East La Penitence Front Road. As they approached the vehicle, a male exited and attempted to flee the scene. However, law enforcement quickly apprehended him. During […]
The Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, along with the Officers and Ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), extends heartfelt congratulations to Second Lieutenant Travis Adams for his remarkable achievement in successfully completing the Brazilian Jungle Operations Course 25/3 category B, conducted by the Brazilian Army in Manaus, Brazil. The course, led […]
A taxi driver, Micheal Pollydore, 41, has been remanded to prison following charges of possessing 41.667 pounds of narcotics with the intent to traffic. Pollydore, a resident of ‘B’ Field Sophia, East Coast Demerara, appeared before Magistrate Sheveen Lalaram at the Weldaad Magistrates’ Court on Friday. The charge alleges that on December 2, 2025, Pollydore […]
