Police in Regional Division number 2 are currently investigating a fatal incident involving an excavator and a labourer, Mervin Lochan, a 36-year-old resident of Sparta, Essequibo Coast. According to the excavator operator, Roopchand Lall, age 32, he was engaged in road construction activities at the time of the incident. Lall stated that he was in […]
My fellow brothers and sisters across the country, As our nation arrives at another defining juncture in history, we are called upon to make sensible and informed decisions concerning leadership capable of managing our country’s resources, building our nationhood, and most importantly, shaping our future in the best interest of all Guyanese. For Immediate Release: […]
Devon Greaves, a 24-year-old labourer from Siriki, Upper Pomeroon River, was charged on Friday with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. Greaves was apprehended by police on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Charity, Essequibo Coast, where he was found in possession of 28.2 grams of cocaine during a search. The case was presented […]
Lillian Hanif, a resident of Tuschen, New Scheme, celebrated her remarkable 103rd birthday on Saturday. Born on July 12, 1922, Ms. Hanif reflects on a life rich with experiences and family. In her younger years, Ms. Hanif met her late husband, and together they built a family that includes four children: three daughters and a […]
Inews Reports : A tragic accident occurred on Saturday when 36-year-old Mervin Lochan, a labourer working on a road project at Bhagwandas Street, was killed after being run over by an excavator. Lochan, a father of four from Sparta on the Essequibo Coast, had recently been promoted to the position of chairman at the worksite. […]
A 23-year-old inventory clerk, Tony Nelson, was granted $20,000 bail on Friday after facing charges of assault causing actual bodily harm. The hearing took place at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty. Nelson, a resident of Lot 1 Mandela Avenue, pleaded not guilty to the charge, which alleges that he assaulted […]
A technician from Campbellville, Mark Edghill, was released on $75,000 bail on Friday following charges of wounding his brother, Fitzalbert Small. The hearing took place at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty. Edghill pleaded not guilty to the charge, which alleges that on June 9, 2025, he unlawfully and maliciously wounded […]
Gifford Marshall, who previously served consecutive terms as Mayor of Bartica under the APNU+AFC coalition, has publicly declared his support for the governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s bid for a second term. In a statement posted on his Facebook page ahead of his upcoming 45th birthday, Marshall reflected on his […]
Palesa Lam has taken to social media to appeal for help in locating her 16-year-old daughter, who went missing after leaving the home of a family member yesterday afternoon. According to Lam’s Facebook post, her daughter was last seen wearing an orange Aero T-shirt and blue or black jeans, carrying a green suitcase and a […]
Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum addressed the ongoing investigations into the kidnapping and murder of 22-year-old Ezekiel Smith, a resident of Timehri, but refrained from providing specific details to avoid compromising the case. Smith’s body was discovered over two weeks ago after he had been reported missing. Although he died from a gunshot wound to the […]
at Annual Awards Ceremony During the Annual Awards Ceremony celebrating the Guyana Police Force’s 186th Anniversary, Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken announced a significant 29% reduction in serious crimes across the country. The event, attended by police officers and ranks from various divisions, was marked by a loud round of applause following this announcement. Commissioner […]
Aubrey Norton, the Presidential Candidate for the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), has unveiled his party’s ambitious plans ahead of the upcoming General and Regional Elections, emphasizing that these initiatives are necessary, affordable, and sustainable. Norton stated that his plans include guaranteeing all households a livable income, controlling inflation, and reducing poverty. However, the […]
The Alliance For Change (AFC) is raising concerns that Nomination Day could lead to chaos and confusion if the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) does not clearly outline the procedures for presenting the Lists of Candidates. This presentation is scheduled for Monday at the Umana Yana between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. At a press conference, […]
Joshua Taylor, 24, has died from blunt trauma to the head, as determined by an autopsy conducted on Friday. The autopsy findings, performed by pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh at the Georgetown Public Hospital’s mortuary, suggest that the injuries may have resulted from a fall or a hit. Taylor’s body was identified by his mother, Annette […]
On Friday, businessman Paul Mahabal, 33, was remanded following charges related to the tragic death of 16-year-old Kimberley Jones from Bel Air Village. Mahabal appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Weldaad Magistrate’s Court, where he faced charges of failing to provide assistance and failing to stop after the accident. The incident occurred on Tuesday, […]
Jaipaul Sharma, a former member of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) coalition, announced on Friday that he has joined the Alliance for Change (AFC) and will be running as a candidate in the upcoming General and Regional Elections scheduled for September 1, 2025. At an AFC press conference, Sharma expressed his enthusiasm for […]
Dr. Asha Kissoon, who has faced backlash from her political partners for refusing to vacate her seat in the National Assembly, has expressed no regrets about her decision. In an interview with News Room, Dr. Kissoon explained that her choice was motivated by feelings of being stonewalled and berated by those who were meant to […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a statement responding to comments made by Attorney-at-Law Nigel Hughes regarding the ongoing court matter of Police vs. Marlon DaSilva, concerning the murder of Kenesha Vaughn. Hughes, in a Facebook post, claimed that Magistrate Judy Latchman ordered all evidence to be provided to both the court and the […]
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has arrested five individuals following the discovery of five parcels of cocaine during an operation in Turkeyen. In a press release, CANU reported that the intelligence-led operation took place on Wednesday. Two motor vehicles were intercepted in the vicinity, leading to the seizure of several parcels containing a whitish powdery […]
Matthew Zaman, who had been paralyzed since a motor vehicle accident in December 2017, passed away early Wednesday morning at the age of 15. Matthew was just eight years old when a minibus struck him along the East Coast of Demerara, leaving him completely paralyzed. His mother, Bibi Shanaz Khan, became his full-time caregiver, sacrificing […]
