Jesse Gibbs, a 36-year-old security guard employed at the Diamond New Housing Scheme, was arrested on August 17, 2025, and subsequently charged on August 20 with discharging a loaded firearm within 100 yards of a public way. The charge, filed under Section 153(1) of the Summary Jurisdiction Act, Chapter 8:02, was brought before His Worship […]
News Room Guyana Reports : PPP General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo expressed satisfaction with the Carter Center’s pre-election report, noting it found no evidence of a “padded” voter list, countering claims from the opposition. He welcomed the report’s acknowledgment of a generally peaceful campaign. Jagdeo highlighted some omissions in the report, mentioning several incidents involving the […]
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced a ban on cell phones inside polling stations for the September 1 elections to protect ballot secrecy and combat vote selling. In a statement, GECOM emphasized that this measure aims to ensure that citizens can vote freely and without influence. Concerns over the photographing of ballots, which facilitates […]
News Source Guyana Reports : The Carter Center, monitoring Guyana’s upcoming elections, has expressed concern about local banks potentially over-compliance with U.S. sanctions leading to the closure of accounts for candidates of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party. This action, the Center argues, undermines political participation and electoral integrity. Following the approval of WIN’s […]
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced that voters must clean their fingers before dipping them in ink after casting their ballots on Election Day, September 1. This measure aims to ensure the integrity of the electoral process, as some individuals have attempted to remove the ink using oil or cream. Chief Elections Officer Vishnu […]
Frederick McWilfred, a former political advisor under David Granger, has endorsed President Dr. Irfaan Ali, calling him the only candidate with a credible plan for Guyana’s future. McWilfred, who previously led the Political Division at the Ministry of the Presidency, supports the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) for a second term. He praised Ali’s leadership and […]
I News Guyana Reports : The family of 22-year-old Emmanuel King Boodie, who was killed in a car accident near the Russian Embassy, is demanding justice. Boodie was struck late Friday night while crossing the road, and relatives are upset that the driver involved was released on bail shortly after the incident. His mother, Shondell […]
News Source Guyana Reports : James Singh, Director of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), has expressed concerns about foreign drug traffickers attempting to establish a presence in Guyana. Speaking on the “Securing the Nation” podcast, he emphasized that CANU and law enforcement will confront these efforts. Singh highlighted the influx of new synthetic drugs from […]
News Source Guyana Reports : The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has received 3,972 applications for proxy voting ahead of the September 1 elections. Deputy Chief Elections Officer Aneal Giddings confirmed that these applications are being processed by Returning Officers. Eligible voters include those unable to attend polling stations due to various reasons, such as physical […]
Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken has reminded officers to adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain professionalism and neutrality during the upcoming elections. Speaking at a muster at Police Headquarters, Hicken emphasized that any actions outside established protocols will have consequences. He also announced training for recently promoted ranks at the Police Academy. The […]
Amanza Walton-Desir, Presidential Candidate of the Forward Guyana Movement, has raised alarms about the size of the Official List of Electors (OLE) released by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), which totals 757,690 voters—almost matching the country’s last census population and 100,000 more than in 2020. During a live broadcast, she called the situation a “recipe […]
The Guyana Prison Service has launched body-worn cameras for officers to enhance security, transparency, and accountability within the prison system. Director of Prisons Nicklon Elliot officially launched the initiative at Lusignan Prison on August 19, 2025. He stated that the cameras will help monitor activities and improve operational efficiency while aiding in investigations. The cameras, […]
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has confirmed that security measures are being implemented for border communities ahead of the General and Regional Elections on September 1, 2025. Deputy Chief Elections Officer Aneal Giddings emphasized that areas like Kaikan and Eteringbang in District Seven, as well as communities in Region One, will receive special attention. He […]
News Room Guyana Reports : Ten people, including women and children, have died in six road accidents across Guyana in the past four days, primarily due to speeding. Key incidents include: Soesdyke/Linden Highway: On Saturday, 26-year-old Mario Campbell crashed into a parked truck, killing his seven-year-old son and two passengers. Campbell survived with serious injuries. […]
James Singh, head of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), has stated that most narcotics entering Guyana originate from Venezuela, with many destined for Europe and West Africa. In a recent episode of the Safeguarding Our Nation program, Singh explained that Guyana is increasingly used as a transit point for drug cartels, shifting from North American […]
Khadidja Ba of Stabroek News has won the first Women and Gender Equality Commission Media Prize, with fellow journalist Miranda La Rose in second place and Danielle Swain of News Room Inc. in third. Ba was recognized for her feature on parents affected by the Mahdia dormitory fire in May 2023, which claimed 20 lives. […]
The Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) has outlined a roadmap for 2025 focused on preparing athletes for global competitions while nurturing future talent. Following a successful performance by the junior squad at the Pan American Games, AAG President Sheryl Hermonstine will visit Adidas headquarters in Germany from August 24 to 27 to discuss securing new […]
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has pledged to implement 5,000 new projects in Indigenous communities over the next five years if re-elected on September 1. This initiative, detailed in the party’s 2025 manifesto, aims to enhance hinterland village economies. The projects will focus on supporting Village Sustainability Plans (VSPs) and will be primarily funded through […]
The governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has announced plans to explore extending the Local Content Act, which currently benefits the oil and gas sector, to the mining industry if re-elected on September 1. This pledge, part of the party’s 2025 manifesto launched at the Pegasus Corporate Centre, comes as gold and bauxite mining undergoes significant […]
Competitive chess is returning to Berbice with a one-day 20/20 Rapid Chess Tournament organized by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) on Sunday, August 24. The event, held at the Little Rock Suites Conference Hall in New Amsterdam, is open to all local players and aims to revive interest in the game. Each player will have […]
