The Forward Guyana Movement is calling for an immediate investigation into allegations of ballot box tampering following a press release from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on September 4. The movement expressed concern over GECOM’s response, which they claim deflected attention from video evidence showing improper handling of ballot boxes. In a statement, Amanza Walton-Desir, […]
Royston Drakes Production Reports: A Ministry of Agriculture employee was shot and killed on Thursday night in East Ruimveldt, according to family members. The victim has been identified as Gavin Major, a resident of Charles Street, Charlestown. Police sources indicate that the suspect fled the scene and remains at large. Investigators have not yet disclosed […]
Ubraj Narine, former Mayor of the City of Georgetown, has voiced strong criticism of the recurring issues surrounding the General and Regional Elections in Guyana. In a recent statement, he condemned the lack of progress in maintaining a free and fair electoral process, which he believes the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is constitutionally obligated to […]
In a Public Statement : Rickford Burke has raised concerns regarding the integrity of the ongoing vote recount process conducted by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). In a recent statement directed at GECOM, political parties, and election observers, Burke questioned the effectiveness of the recount if it does not include cross-referencing votes against the official […]
Odessa Primus has publicly criticized the News Room for what she describes as irresponsible reporting. In a recent social media post, Primus expressed her frustration over a story that inaccurately suggested her engagement with Mark France on Facebook. “At the very least, you could check to see if that is actually me before peddling this […]
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has issued a strong condemnation of unauthorized filming and the dissemination of misleading information by Hadiyyah Mohamed, sister of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party’s presidential candidate. While present at the GECOM compound during the recount of ballots for Sub-District 4, Ms. Mohamed filmed ballot boxes and shared the […]
Hon. Kwame McCoy, Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, has accused Hadiyyah Mohamed and the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party of spreading misinformation during the ongoing 2025 electoral process. He claims their campaign is designed to incite fear and disrupt public confidence in the elections. In a statement, McCoy asserted that, despite […]
Nia Gonsalves, a prominent supporter of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and former executive member of the PNC’s youth arm, is calling for the party to accept the results of Monday’s General and Regional Elections. In a social media post, Gonsalves stated that while the ongoing recount may create concerns about vote discrepancies, […]
Caribbean Airlines has announced the suspension of its service to Venezuela for the remainder of September, though it has not clarified whether operations will resume after the month ends. In a recent social media post, the airline did not provide a specific reason for the suspension of flights from Port-of-Spain to Caracas. Affected passengers have […]
Journalist Travis Chase has filed a defamation lawsuit against social media commentator Mikhil Rodrigues, aka “Guyanese Critic,” seeking over $5 million in damages. The suit stems from statements made during Rodrigues’ Facebook talk show on August 14, which Chase claims harmed his reputation. In court documents, Chase alleges that Rodrigues falsely accused him of taking […]
With the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party poised to become the main Opposition in the new Parliament, Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the governing People’s Progressive Party (PPP), indicated on Thursday that his party may be more inclined to collaborate with the APNU than with WIN on national interest issues. This shift comes as […]
Kobe Emmanuel Stephen, a 19-year-old laborer from Dartmouth, was remanded to prison on Thursday after facing multiple charges related to a series of burglaries in the Essequibo Coast region. Stephen appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Suddie Magistrates’ Court, where he was charged with three counts of break and enter and larceny, as well […]
Reaaz Bacchus, a 41-year-old truck driver from New Amsterdam, Berbice, was acquitted of a narcotics trafficking charge on Thursday after the Diamond Magistrate’s Court found insufficient evidence for a conviction. The case was presided over by Magistrate Dylon Bess, who heard submissions from both sides. Bacchus, represented by attorney Bernard Da Silva, had initially submitted […]
Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), stated on Thursday that only the President enjoys immunity from prosecution, not members of Parliament. His comments come amid speculation that Azruddin Mohamed, who contested the September 1 elections, aimed to secure the presidency to evade potential legal repercussions. Now that the election […]
As the recount of over 100 ballot boxes from Region Four continues, Sase Gunraj, a government-nominated commissioner of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), reported on Thursday evening that there have been no significant changes in the numbers previously declared by the commission. “Of note and great importance, there is no significant change in the numbers […]
Joshua Roach, a 19-year-old laborer from the North East La Penitence Squatting Area, was arrested on August 19, 2025, and charged today, September 4, 2025, with the murder of businesswoman Desiree Hyman. The charge is in violation of Section 100(1)(c)(i) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. Roach appeared before Senior Magistrate Dylon Bess […]
Eric Orlando Arnold, known as ‘Ajay’, a 23-year-old construction worker from Phase 2, Good Hope, and Joshua Chowkai, known as ‘Jay’, a 25-year-old taxi driver from Mon Repos, were arrested on September 2, 2025, and subsequently charged with simple larceny. The charges were brought forth by a rank from the Beterverwagting Police Station, with the […]
Rahul Sewdial, a 27-year-old resident, was arrested on September 2, 2025, and formally charged today with the offense of receiving stolen articles, in violation of Section 237 (I) of the Criminal Law Offences Act, Chapter 8:01. The charge was brought forth by Balram Manickram. Sewdial appeared in Vigilance Magistrates Court #1 this morning before His […]
Gladston Burnett, a 32-year-old miner from Sophia, was arrested around 11:00 AM today, September 4, 2025, at the Itabali Check Point after police discovered he was in possession of 68.6 grams of marijuana. Burnett was traveling in a motor vehicle (HD 7727) that was en route to Puruni Landing when police officers at the checkpoint […]
In a recent statement, Minister Priya Manickchand addressed the ongoing discussions surrounding the election recount process, emphasizing the legal right of political parties to request a recount. She expressed satisfaction with the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) conducting the recount, noting that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has historically not always benefited from this right. Manickchand […]
