Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has announced that the government will soon engage farmers to explore possible solutions in response to a sharp rise in fertiliser prices driven by ongoing global developments. Speaking to farmers at Wakenaam Island, Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) on Wednesday, Minister Mustapha acknowledged the significant financial burden the price increase […]
Guyana Times Reports : Three men have been fined by magistrates’ courts on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon–Supenaam), after each pleaded guilty to separate traffic-related offences under the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act. Paul Griffith, 38, a power plant worker of La Parfaite Harmonie, West Coast Demerara, appeared before the Charity Magistrate’s Court […]
Guyana Times Reports : A Linden man is set to be sentenced on May 4 after a jury found him guilty of manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of 41-year-old Kevin Seraphin during a violent altercation at a party in 2023. Keno Lampkin, also known as “Cuz” or “Coues,” of Central Amelia’s Ward, McKenzie, was convicted […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports : The owner of the Double Day Hotel has formally requested police security ahead of commemorative activities planned for today, April 24, 2026 — the one-year anniversary of the discovery of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge’s body at the facility. In a letter addressed to the Commander of Regional Division Three, which […]
NCN Guyana Reports : A 67-year-old West Ruimveldt pensioner has died after reportedly falling from her bicycle near Laing Avenue, Georgetown, on Friday. The woman, identified as Ingrid Tull of Lot 308 Choppers Lane, West Ruimveldt, was cycling in the area around midday when the incident occurred. The exact circumstances surrounding the fall remain unclear. […]
Traffic headquarters officer cites Section 11 of Motor Vehicle Act as GRA flags rise in unregistered vehicles on public roads Assistant Superintendent of Police Sherwin Henry has issued a firm warning to motorists across Guyana that driving unregistered vehicles is a breach of the law and carries penalties including a $150,000 fine or three months […]
AI-powered initiative to enable continuous health monitoring through churches, mosques and temples nationwide President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced plans to establish self-testing centres in communities across the country, as part of a broader government push to improve preventative healthcare and reduce the burden of chronic disease. The Head of State made the announcement […]
Loise Lambert, affectionately called “Grand Ma,” returns home to mark milestone more than a century in the making More than a century after her story began in the quiet village of Fyrish on the Corentyne Coast, Loise Millicent Lambert came home on Wednesday to celebrate her 103rd birthday, surrounded by the five living generations she […]
Victim remains unable to walk following April 11 attack at Islington Village A 28-year-old man has been remanded to prison after allegedly shooting and injuring his former partner at Islington Village, East Bank Berbice, in what police say was a targeted attack following the breakdown of their relationship. Damon Morgan of Fort Ordinance Housing Scheme, […]
Opposition MP warns pattern of early public pronouncements risks shaping investigative outcomes The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has accused government officials of compromising ongoing police investigations through a pattern of premature public statements, warning that the practice is eroding public confidence in the Guyana Police Force (GPF). Speaking at the party’s weekly press […]
Guyana advances bold agriculture export vision as regional food security hangs in the balance President Irfaan Ali has called on the Caribbean region to take decisive steps to protect against foot-and-mouth disease, warning that a single outbreak could devastate food security, rural livelihoods and trade across Latin America and the Caribbean. The President made the […]
Full contract could reach US$1.5 billion as Guyana’s oil production pipeline continues to expand ExxonMobil Guyana is moving ahead with development of its Longtail offshore project, with the award of a major subsea contract confirming forward momentum on one of the next wave of developments in the prolific Stabroek Block. Italian energy contractor Saipem announced […]
Attorney General to lead international legal team as landmark case enters critical stage The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will begin oral hearings on Monday, May 4, in the long-standing border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela, a case widely regarded as one of the most significant in the country’s history. Attorney General and Minister of […]
Region Two set to replicate Region Six’s 1,365% production surge as government pushes aquaculture expansion Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Wednesday officially launched the brackish-water shrimp project on the Essequibo Coast, marking what the government described as another significant step in its drive to diversify and expand Guyana’s agriculture sector. Addressing farmers and stakeholders at […]
Maritime agency says vessel has no record in Guyana’s registry; registration deemed false The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has confirmed it was advised of the seizure of oil tanker Majestic X by United States forces in the Indian Ocean, stating categorically that the vessel is not registered in Guyana and is fraudulently flying the Guyanese […]
Man allegedly fled scene, repaired vehicle to conceal evidence A Corentyne man who fled the scene of a road accident and remained in hiding for nine days has been remanded to prison after appearing before a magistrate this week. Bhoadnaline Lackan, 34, of the Chesney Housing Scheme, Corentyne, Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at […]
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh announced that a total of 241,614 persons have now received their $100,000 cash grants as the government continues to transfer funds directly to citizens. Of this total, 218,227 persons have received their grant directly into bank accounts via commercial banks and the New Building Society (NBS). People can sign up […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has said he will exercise restraint in publicly commenting on the extradition case involving Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, following a caution issued by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) during Tuesday’s hearing. CCJ President Justice Winston Anderson, while acknowledging that attorneys have a right to free speech, noted that they also […]
The University of Guyana has received twenty-seven applications for the position of Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Chancellor Sir Ronald Sanders has announced. In a statement, the University said the applications followed an extensive international search conducted by a Council-appointed Search Committee, which invited submissions up to the closing date of April 18, 2026. The Committee will […]
More than 80,000 children across Guyana have already been screened under a nationwide health programme targeting the country’s school population, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has revealed. The President made the disclosure on Wednesday while speaking at the opening of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) 70th Annual Health Research Conference, describing the initiative as a […]
