The APNU Coalition has described the widespread flooding currently affecting Georgetown and other communities across Guyana as further evidence of what it calls the Government’s failure to competently manage the country’s drainage infrastructure. In a press statement issued on 27-03-2026, APNU said residents and businesses are suffering “significant disruption, damage, and economic loss” due to […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has launched and advanced an investigation into an alleged simple larceny at Durban Backlands, Georgetown, resulting in four arrests and the recovery of millions in stolen cash. Police reported that the incident occurred at around 17:30 hrs on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Investigators said it involved a 35-year-old Chinese businesswoman […]
A 21-year-old man, identified as George Khan, called “Georgie,” of Lot 363 Good Hope Village, Essequibo Coast, Region Two, has been charged with allegedly setting fire to the home of a 74-year-old female pensioner. Khan appeared on Thursday at the Anna Regina Magistrate Court before Magistrate Mahendra Mohabir. Court heard that the woman’s home was […]
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand has raised concerns about a growing trend of vehicles playing loud music across communities and says people must show greater respect for public spaces. In her remarks, Manickchand said she has observed an increasing number of vehicles fitted with large sound systems—sometimes occupying entire back seats […]
A postmortem examination on the body of 30-year-old Otis Jordan, who died while in the lockups at the Cove and John Police Station on the East Coast Demerara (ECD), has found the cause of death to be peritonitis. According to a statement from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) issued today, peritonitis is an infection of […]
The News Desk Reports : Police are investigating an alleged assault involving a 52-year-old woman from the Sara Johanna Squatting Area, East Bank Demerara, after a video of the incident was circulated on social media. According to preliminary investigations, the victim reported the matter on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at approximately 14:30 hrs, at Regional […]
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Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh has dismissed concerns that Guyanese without bank accounts will be unable to access the $100,000 cash grant, saying that no one will be denied the disbursement for that reason. On Thursday, Singh said the government will make arrangements for persons who do not have bank accounts. “Nobody will be denied […]
Kaieteur Radio Reports : A 35-year-old miner from Wakapao Mission, Lower Pomeroon River has died after reportedly drowning in the Pomeroon River on Wednesday. He was identified as Zandon Daniels. Reports say Daniels was captaining a small wooden boat powered by a 15 horsepower outboard engine when he may have fallen overboard around 14:30 hrs […]
The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), under the Ministry of Finance, is inviting small contractors across Guyana to participate in the National Registration Process for 2026 for works valued at below G$15,000,000. The initiative is intended to give qualified small contractors greater access to government procurement opportunities, while ensuring transparency, accountability, and fair […]
Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 43-year-old woman, Shelly Alexander, also known as “Cookie,” who was found unresponsive in the yard of her home in B Field, Sophia. According to initial reports, Alexander was discovered at her residence under circumstances that raised concern, prompting authorities to begin a probe into the […]
A $100,000 cash grant online portal is now live, allowing eligible Guyanese to register from home as the Government moves into the second phase of distribution. Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh said that once registration is completed, payments will be made directly to recipients’ bank accounts after a simple verification process. He urged citizens […]
A 28-year-old man from East Bank Berbice has been remanded to prison after being charged with rape and attempted murder involving the mother of his child. Christopher Ali, a seaman of Pepper Street, Edinburgh, appeared on Thursday before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court. Ali was not required to plead to the […]
Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh is warning motorists that the use of unauthorized LED lights on vehicles is illegal and poses serious dangers to road users. Speaking in an interview with the News Room, Singh said the increasingly popular lights create dangerous glare, which can interfere with other drivers—especially oncoming traffic. “Each time the Police encounter […]
A 32-year-old Corriverton man, Mulshankar Sukharam, of Number 79 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was on Wednesday sentenced to 15 years and six months in prison for wounding his paternal uncle, who is also his stepfather. Sukharam appeared before Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty in the Berbice High Court. He entered a guilty plea to wounding with intent to […]
Following the death of Otis John Jordan Payne, 30, of South Haslington, East Coast Demerara, while in custody at the Cove and John Police Station, the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the matter. Police said that, as part of the probe, several police and civilian witnesses have […]
Police say a Guyanese/Canadian couple scheduled to depart Guyana for Toronto on Thursday night was detained after suspected raw gold was found in their carry-on luggage. In a release, police reported that the yellow metal was discovered on Thursday at about 07:20 hrs during screening procedures at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri. Preliminary […]
President Irfaan Ali said he has been made aware that authorities in the Republic of Suriname have instituted charges for the use of the Corentyne River, with particular impact on timber and quarry operators. In a Facebook post, Ali described the development as “troubling,” warning that it could have wider implications for economic activity and […]
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BIG Smith News Watch Reports : A 28-year-old man, Christopher Ally, also known as “Pinky,” is expected to appear in court on Thursday, March 26, 2026 to face charges of attempted murder and rape following a brutal attack that left a teenage girl, under 16, seriously injured. Reports say Ally went into hiding after the […]
