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A 24-year-old laborer, identified as Shemar Etwaroo, also known as ‘Redist,’ has been arrested by the ranks of Regional Police Division #2 after being found in possession of an unlicensed firearm. The incident occurred around 7:45 PM on Sunday when police were conducting patrols on the Pomona public road. Officers recognized Etwaroo, who is known […]

Savitree Mahase, a 25-year-old graduate registered nurse from the village of Wales, shared her inspiring journey during a recent graduation ceremony, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and education. “Everybody has a story — and this is mine,” Mahase began, recounting her challenging upbringing in a household with eight siblings, where survival often took precedence over […]

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is cooperating with the police in an ongoing investigation into a fraudulent application for a Guyanese Identification Card (ID). Chief Elections Officer Vishnu Persaud reported that the police have collected statements and are seeking legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP). The issue arose when an individual used […]

News Source Guyana Reports : A devastating head-on collision between a heavy-duty sand truck and a canter delivery truck on the Soesdyke-Linden highway this morning has resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The driver of the canter truck, identified as Lionel Campbell, was pronounced dead at the scene. Tragically, his porter, who was in […]

News Source Guyana Reports : Attorneys clashed in the High Court today over the exclusion of the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) and the Assembly for Liberty (ALP) from ballots in five electoral districts. The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) contends that without a list of candidates for specific constituencies, a party cannot be represented on the […]

Chief Elections Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Vishnu Persaud, has clarified that political party representatives do not have the authority to suspend or halt operations at polling stations. This statement follows a recent incident involving A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) agent Carol Smith-Joseph, who disrupted voting by members of the Disciplined […]

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Defense Ministry of Colombia, aimed at bolstering collaboration in aerial surveillance and regional security efforts. The agreement focuses on enhancing cooperation to monitor and safeguard airspace, particularly in countering illicit activities and improving situational awareness. According to a press […]

In a move aimed at countering threats posed by Latin American drug cartels, the United States has ordered more naval ships to the southern Caribbean, according to two sources familiar with the deployment. The USS Lake Erie, a guided missile cruiser, and the USS Newport News, a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, are expected to arrive […]

Police are investigating a tragic murder/suicide that occurred today, August 26, 2025, at Lot 199 Charlotte and Bourda Street. The incident, which unfolded around 11:50 AM, involved 36-year-old Teekadai Atiya Solomon, her husband Alroy Solomon, also 36, and their 10-year-old son. According to initial reports, Alroy Solomon shot Teekadai multiple times before turning the gun […]

Minister Vindhya Vasini Persaud expressed her deep sadness following the horrific events today in which Alroy Solomon reportedly shot and killed his wife, Atiya, before taking his own life. The couple’s young son was also shot and is currently hospitalized. In her statement, Minister Persaud extended her heartfelt condolences to the families affected by this […]

The North Pakaraimas District Council has expressed its deepest condolences to the family, relatives, and community of Mamai Lucille Williams of Karisparu, who recently passed away. Affectionately known as Mamai, Williams was a revered figure in her community, embodying courage, resilience, and dignity. Throughout her life, she stood firmly against the illegal occupation of Indigenous […]

A tragic two-vehicle collision today at Loo Creek on the Linden/Soesdyke Highway has left two individuals suspected dead. Preliminary reports indicate that the accident involved a motor lorry and a motor canter. At the time of the collision, the feed-laden canter was en route to Linden, while the lorry was traveling in the opposite direction. […]

President Irfaan Ali expressed his deep distress and sadness following the tragic murder/suicide incident involving Alroy Solomon, who reportedly took his own life and that of his wife, Atiya Solomon, while seriously injuring their young child. In a statement, President Ali emphasized the importance of family as the foundational unit of society, stating, “The family […]

By News Source Guyana. A tragic murder/suicide incident occurred this morning on Charlotte Street, Georgetown, resulting in the deaths of a couple and critical injuries to their young son. Atiya Rambachan-Solomon, a 36-year-old employee of ExxonMobil, was shot dead by her estranged husband, Alroy Solomon, who also shot their 10-year-old son before turning the gun […]

The Ministry of Health has strongly refuted reports claiming that a patient died at Lima Regional Hospital due to a lack of oxygen. The management of the hospital, located in the Pomeroon-Supenaam region, addressed these allegations following the tragic passing of a 19-year-old male patient on August 23, 2025. Regional Health Officer (RHO) Dr. Ranjeev […]

Big Smith News Watch Reports : Gautier Fernandes, 53, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on August 26, 2025, for the 2002 murder of his reputed wife, Taijwantie Roshini Sooklall, after evading capture for over two decades. Justice Zamina Ally-Seepaul, who presided over the case in the High Court, initially imposed a 30-year sentence […]

A tragic shooting incident on Charlotte Street claimed the lives of a woman and her partner on Tuesday around noon, with their 10-year-old son also injured in the event. The deceased have been identified as 36-year-old Teekadai Solomon and her partner, 36-year-old Alroy Solomon, who is believed to have been the shooter. The couple’s son […]

Ewart Nicholson, a 25-year-old soldier from Belle View, West Coast Berbice, has been remanded to prison following charges of raping a 13-year-old girl. Nicholson was arrested on August 19, 2025, and appeared in the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court on August 26, 2025. During the court proceedings, the charge was read to Nicholson, who was not required […]

Police in Region Seven are investigating the alleged abduction of a Guyanese boat captain and another man in the Cuyuni River area, believed to have been taken by a Venezuelan gang. The missing boat captain has been identified as 66-year-old Fredrick Pollard from Bartica, Essequibo River. The identity of the second victim remains unknown. Reports […]

Vickash Sankar, a nine-year-old boy from Maria’s Pleasure, Wakenaam, was discovered wandering along the Heroes Highway at approximately 3:45 PM on Monday. When questioned by authorities, Vickash revealed that he had come to Georgetown for a family event but had wandered away from the yard and lost his way back. Tragically, he informed the police […]