The former President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr. William Warren Smith, has passed away. He served as the bank’s President from 2011 to 2021, earning respect and admiration from regional leaders for his commitment to the Caribbean’s development. Guyana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, expressed heartfelt condolences in a statement that highlights Dr. […]
Three juveniles and an 18-year-old, identified as Shaquan Straker of Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo, have been charged with assaulting a young man at Windsor Forest Park last Sunday. The group faces charges for Attempt to Commit a Misdemeanor, specifically Common Assault, under Sections 35 and 43 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. Additionally, […]
Travis Brewster, known as “Turpin,” a 34-year-old gold miner from Victory Valley, Wismar, Linden, has been charged in connection with the alleged murder of Emmanuel Williams, also known as “Chiney.” Williams died on January 23, 2026, at 14 Mile, Issano Landing, Middle Mazaruni. Brewster, who is employed as a miner in Bartica, appeared via Zoom […]
Employees of the current Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge will be absorbed by the Ministry of Public Works upon the completion of the new US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar bridge, expected to be operational by June 2026. During a meeting held at Watooka Lodge on Thursday, Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill informed staff that the ministry aims to […]
Nine more individuals were arrested, charged, and brought before the courts in January 2026 for violations of Guyana’s mining laws and regulations, according to a statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources. This brings the total number of persons prosecuted for mining-related offenses to 53. The Ministry noted that these cases were concluded in the […]
Aubrey Norton, Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R), stated today that the opposition-nominated Commissioners on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) can only be removed through a change in legislation or if they voluntarily resign. Speaking to reporters, Norton expressed disappointment regarding Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s recent comments calling for the resignation of the […]
Justice Sandil Kissoon has issued an injunction barring Banks DIH from implementing a 15% cap on shareholder voting power, along with several related injunctions, as the conglomerate prepares for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for this Saturday. The court action was initiated by Guyana Americas Merchant Bank Inc. and Beharry Stockbrokers Limited, seeking to […]
Almost a week after the partially burnt body of Leon Baird, a well-known Rupununi tour guide, was found in a vehicle along the eastern bank of the Rupununi River, villagers and acquaintances are expressing dissatisfaction with the pace of the police investigations. Many believe Baird was murdered and are urging law enforcement to conduct a […]
Bradley Hibbert appeared before Magistrate Tomika Clarke at the Friendship Magistrate’s Court facing charges of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, specifically 15.798 kilograms of cannabis. Hibbert pleaded not guilty, and bail was refused, with his case adjourned to February 20, 2026. In a separate case, Travis Fraser appeared before Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh […]
Mayor Alfred Mentore announced on Friday that the Mayor and City Council are taking a firm stance to prevent vendors from operating around the Georgetown Public Hospital. During a recent engagement with vendors on Thursday, Mentore emphasized that those selling at the hospital’s entrance will face legal consequences. “Nobody will ever again be selling in […]
Jomel Kenny, 23, has been remanded to prison after being charged with driving without a license, breach of insurance, and faulty packing of the load. His appearance at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court came a day after a fatal multi-vehicular accident on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge that resulted in the death of Scott Dorwart, […]
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at approximately 6:00 PM on James Street, Albouystown. The incident resulted in the death of Kevon Ridley, also known as “Arthur,” a 28-year-old laborer from the same area. Preliminary investigations indicate that an unidentified male allegedly discharged multiple rounds in the vicinity, […]
has expressed profound sorrow following the unexpected passing of Pastor Patrick Findlay, describing him as a “decent, honorable, and deeply respected son of our soil.” In his tribute, President Ali noted that Findlay’s death leaves the nation “thinner, poorer, and diminished.” He highlighted Findlay’s life as a “quiet sermon in service,” underpinned by conviction, faith, […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports | Reverend Patrick Findlay, Chairman of the Police Service Commission, has passed away. BIG Smith News Watch has confirmed that Findlay died at the Sheriff Medical Hospital, where he was receiving treatment for a heart attack, as confirmed by his daughter. Findlay was appointed Head of the Police Service Commission […]
Police Report Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at approximately 09:45 AM on the southern carriageway of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, East Bank Demerara. The incident involved several vehicles and resulted in the death of Scott Dorwart, 24, of Grove, East Bank Demerara. Preliminary investigations revealed […]
HGP Nightly News Reports | A man previously wanted by police in connection with a series of armed robberies was shot dead execution-style on Thursday night in Albouystown. The deceased has been identified as Kevon Ridley, also known as “Arthur,” a resident of the area, who was gunned down along James Street. Preliminary reports indicate […]
A 26-year-old vendor has been remanded to prison after bail was refused when he appeared before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on a charge of possession of marijuana with the intent to traffick. Andre James, of Lot 617 Trotman Street, ‘A’ Field, Sophia, Greater Georgetown, faced Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty to answer the charge, which stems […]
Rawle Lamaison, 46, has entered a guilty plea to manslaughter for the death of Dwayne Daniel Taitt, an employee of the Guyana Revenue Authority, bringing closure to a case that has been in the courts since 2021. Lamaison was initially arraigned in the Demerara High Court on a murder charge but denied responsibility when he […]
Two men have been remanded to prison in connection with an armed robbery during which cash and a vehicle belonging to the New Thriving Restaurant were stolen. The accused, Alvin Archer, 33, of Lot 75 Goed Intent, West Bank Demerara, and Akeem Bailey, 31, of Lot 48 Durban Street, Georgetown, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate […]
A 23-year-old man from Halley Street was remanded to prison on Wednesday after being charged with simple larceny. Simon Ifill appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, where he pleaded not guilty to the charge. The allegation states that on the previous Friday, during an arrangement on Mandela Avenue, Ifill […]
