A massive fire tore through a multi-occupied building on Fifth Street, Alberttown on Tuesday night, leaving dozens of residents among them Guyanese, Cuban, Trinidadian, and Venezuelan nationals homeless after the structure was completely destroyed. Acting Fire Chief Gregory Wickham confirmed Wednesday morning that while the building was a total loss, firefighters successfully prevented the blaze […]
The Digital Identity Card Act of 2023 officially came into operation on Tuesday, March 31, following a commencement order issued by Prime Minister Mark Phillips in his capacity as the responsible minister — but the Government is assuring citizens that sensitive personal data will not be requested until full data protection mechanisms are in place. […]
Motorists who fail to comply with Guyana’s newly implemented vehicle tint regulations will face a $30,000 fine, Attorney General Anil Nandlall reminded citizens on Tuesday night, as he outlined the updated rules now in full force. Speaking to clarify the regulations made under the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act and gazetted on January 1, […]
A group of workers contracted to the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) were forced to abandon their worksite and run for their lives on Tuesday after disturbing a hive of Africanized bees in Haslington, East Coast Demerara. The frightening incident occurred on March 31, 2026, while the crew was carrying out works in the area. Video […]
The Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) has launched the contraceptive patch in Guyana, becoming the first healthcare provider in the country to make the birth control method available to local women. The patch is now available at GRPA’s clinic on Quamina Street, Georgetown. The contraceptive patch is a small, discreet transdermal patch worn directly on […]
Guyana has not yet made a decision on whether it will accept third-country deportees and refugees from the United States, but discussions remain active, US Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot has confirmed. Speaking on the SOURCES programme on Sunday, Ambassador Theriot said the US is engaged in ongoing talks with Guyana and several other countries […]
News Source Guyana Reports : Nine months after being sanctioned by the United States Government, Senior Superintendent of Police Himnauth Sawh remains on administrative leave from the Guyana Police Force as an investigation into his alleged involvement in an international drug ring continues, Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond has disclosed. Sawh was among four […]
Two employees of the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) have been dismissed after being caught fraudulently using the signature of Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond to grant tint waiver permits to themselves and at least one other individual. Minister Walrond confirmed the incident on Tuesday, stating that criminal charges will be filed against the […]
Guyana’s Digital Identity Card Act of 2023 is now fully operational, with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips announcing that a Commencement Order has been issued bringing the legislation into effect as of March 31, 2026. The Prime Minister described the development as “a major step forward” in modernising government services and improving how citizens […]
Sixteen gold miners were brought before the courts last month on various charges under the Mining Act, as the Ministry of Natural Resources intensifies its crackdown on illegal mining operations across Guyana. The miners appeared before the Bartica and Mahdia Magistrate’s Courts corresponding to the locations where the ministry’s Corps of Wardens uncovered their operations. […]
The government is moving forward with plans to introduce an automated passenger identification system at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), using facial recognition and biometric technology to streamline the arrival process for Guyanese citizens. Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, announced the initiative on Monday at the opening of the Women in […]
A woman and two men remanded to prison earlier this month in connection with an armed robbery at a Rose Hall Town supermarket were each granted $300,000 bail during their second court appearance on Tuesday. Steve Tsoi, 21, known as “Timmy,” of Lot 19 Alness Village; Sherlon McLean, 20, a construction worker of Nursery Village; […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources has commended the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and partner regulatory agencies following the arrest, prosecution, and deportation of several Brazilian nationals caught engaging in illegal mining activities in Guyana. Four Brazilian nationals Antonio Isal Das Soura, 49; Michael De Souza Martin, 26; Clinton Martins Fernandes, 19; and Matheus Sere Martins, […]
The clock is ticking for motorists across Guyana, with Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh issuing a firm warning that strict enforcement of the country’s updated vehicle tint regulations begins Wednesday, April 1, 2026 and leniency will not be on the table. The Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Tint) Regulations 2025 come into full effect tomorrow, bringing […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, is putting parents and the public on notice: silence is not an option when it comes to child abuse and teenage pregnancy involving minors. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Dr. Persaud warned that anyone who is aware of such cases and fails to report them […]
Vishal Lutch, a 25-year-old Guyanese man of Indian descent residing at Lot 52 Sideline Dam, Guava Bush, Corentyne, was arrested on March 29, 2026 by Lance Corporal 25562 Williamson. Lutch was subsequently charged on March 30, 2026 by the same rank of the Beterverwagting Police Station with the following offences, committed on Sunday, March 29, […]
Andy Atkinson, 46, a carpenter of Lot 90 Second Avenue, Bartica, was arrested and charged with Driving Motor Whilst Breath Alcohol Level Exceeded the Prescribed Limit, contrary to Section 39A(1) of the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02, as amended by Act No. 17 of 2022. Atkinson appeared in court on Tuesday, March […]
The death is announced of Deonarine Sukhlal, also known as “Dass,” of Frederick Johanna, De Hoop, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, who passed away on Sunday, 29th March, 2026 at the age of 62. Mr. Sukhlal was the owner and manager of D. Sukhlal Rice Industry, a private rice production and milling entity located in De […]
The United States says it is closely monitoring Guyana’s case against Venezuela that remains before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and that it remains prepared to stand with Guyana against Venezuela’s “aggression.” Speaking on the “SOURCES” programme on Sunday, US Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot said discussions with Venezuela on its claims to Guyana’s […]
The High Court has ruled that the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI) breached an implied contractual duty of good faith when it terminated several accounts belonging to candidates for the WIN party last year. The decision was handed down by Justice Nicole Pierre. The ruling follows actions by a number of local […]
