HGP NIGHTLY NEWS Reports | After years on the run, Philbert McPherson, a former armed robbery accused, has been arrested in Suriname and returned to Guyana following an Interpol notice. McPherson, who fled the country while on High Court bail, has been sentenced in absentia to seven years’ imprisonment for robbery under arms and illegal […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports | Roberta Murray, a 50-year-old vendor from East La Penitence, has been granted bail after appearing in court to answer several charges stemming from a disruptive incident at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Murray appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, where she admitted guilt to three offenses: assault, resisting arrest, […]
News Source Guyana Reports | Ron Singh, a businessman from Linden, has expressed his outrage and confusion following the issuance of a wanted bulletin by the Guyana Police Force for Teon Allen, the man he credits with saving his life during a recent drive-by shooting incident. In a video statement posted on Facebook, Singh clarified […]
News Source Guyana Reports | Dr. Terrence Campbell, Parliamentary Leader for A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), announced today that his party will not present a candidate for the position of Opposition Leader during the election set for Monday. He indicated that Azruddin Mohamed, leader of the WIN (Working People’s Alliance), is expected to emerge […]
Prince Bagot, a 61-year-old businessman, was arrested on Thursday after the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) conducted an operation at his residence. Officers discovered 912 grammes of cannabis and 11 grammes of ecstasy at Lot 108 David Rose Street. Following the search, Bagot was charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. He appeared […]
Jason Stephaney, a 27-year-old businessman from Greenheart Street, South Ruimveldt, has been arrested and charged with fraudulent conversion, a violation of Section 197(1)(b) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. The arrest occurred on September 19, 2025, and Stephaney is accused of committing the offence over a period from June 2024 to September 2025 […]
Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand has expressed disappointment regarding the spending performance of several Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs). Despite receiving an allocation of $30 million last year—the first such funding since their formation—many councils have struggled to utilize the funds, raising concerns over persistent issues with disbursement. During a recent address, Manickchand […]
Classes at Charity Secondary School were disrupted on Thursday, January 22, after a senior teacher, Alicia Moore, was assaulted by a Grade Nine student during school hours. The incident occurred around 9:30 AM while Ms. Moore was conducting routine supervision and intervening to address a student’s inappropriate behavior. Reports indicate that the situation escalated dramatically, […]
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has issued a formal public invitation to Mr. Kidackie Amsterdam, host of the online social media broadcast “Guyanese Morning Time” on KAMS TV, for a mandatory engagement at the Commission’s Secretariat located at 66 Peter Rose & Anira Streets, Queenstown, Georgetown. This invitation follows multiple unsuccessful attempts by the ERC […]
Police in Regional Division #7 are actively investigating the discovery of suspected cannabis following an intelligence-led operation conducted on January 23, 2026. The operation took place at Fifth Avenue, Bartica, between 10:30 AM and 11:20 AM. Preliminary investigations revealed that officers conducted a search at the residence of a 40-year-old self-employed male. During the search, […]
Electrical faults and theft of electricity have emerged as significant contributors to the more than 2,200 fire incidents recorded in 2025, according to Fire Chief Gregory Wickham. The Guyana Fire Service reported receiving a total of 2,267 fire calls this year, a notable decrease of nearly 1,200 from the 3,461 calls logged in 2024. In […]
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, has urged for the immediate removal of derelict vehicles, containers, and debris from public spaces across Georgetown. This initiative aims to enhance cleanliness and safety in the city. During his recent tour of locations along the Railway Embankment Road and various communities, Edghill noted that his ministry is collaborating […]
The family of Marisa Eastman, who tragically died after reportedly jumping from a window at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), has released a statement addressing and categorically rejecting false claims circulating about the late individual’s health status. In a press release, the family expressed deep distress over allegations that Ms. Eastman was HIV positive. […]
News Source Guyana Reports | A tragic accident on Wisroc Road in Linden late tonight has claimed the lives of two men and a woman. The incident involved a car and a container truck. The accident occurred just after 10 PM. According to initial reports, the car driver attempted to overtake the container truck but […]
Two individuals have been reported dead following a serious accident involving a car that collided with a container truck at Wisroc. Details are still emerging regarding the circumstances of the incident, including the identities of the deceased and any potential injuries to others involved. Authorities are likely to conduct an investigation to ascertain the cause […]
A 39-year-old labourer, Jaichan Castello, has been granted bail in the amount of $100,000 following charges of sexual assault related to an incident that occurred on October 14, 2025, at Westbury Back Dam, Essequibo Coast. Castello appeared before the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, where the charge was presented. He pleaded not guilty to […]
The Guyana Government is expressing confidence in a ruling from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) this year regarding the longstanding border controversy with Venezuela. Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Hugh Todd emphasized that recent political changes in Venezuela, including the toppling of Nicolás Maduro’s regime, would not delay the case’s proceedings. Todd stated, […]
Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, has declared that she will not tolerate students attacking teachers, emphasizing that those caught on camera in a recent classroom incident will face suspension and potential expulsion. Following an investigation into the incident, which resulted in a viral video showing a teacher attempting to separate two fighting students, Parag announced […]
Investigators probing the reported death of wanted man Jamal “Skinny” Bourne have recovered what they believe to be his remains in Linden. The remains will undergo forensic analysis to confirm their identity. Police Headquarters confirmed that the discovery occurred during an operation on Wednesday at Three Miles, Wisroc Housing Scheme, Wismar. Authorities examined a burnt […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources has announced significant progress in its ongoing efforts to dismantle illegal mining operations across Guyana, with more than 50 pieces of mining equipment and related materials recently seized from unlicensed operations in the North West District. These seizures occurred during compliance and enforcement exercises conducted in collaboration with the Guyana […]
