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“You Went as Soldiers, You Return as Heroes” — GDF Troops Honoured for Hurricane Melissa Relief Mission in Jamaica

Forty-two Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldiers who spent months rebuilding communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica were welcomed home and honoured with medals at a ceremony held at Camp Base Ayanganna on Wednesday. The contingent, comprising one officer and 41 other ranks, successfully rebuilt 200 roofs across five districts in Jamaica and provided additional […]

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U.S. EXIM Bank Chairman to Visit Guyana for High-Level Talks on Gas-to-Energy Project and Economic Cooperation

U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) Chairman John Jovanovic will arrive in Guyana tomorrow for high-level meetings aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and reaffirming American support for the country’s landmark gas-to-energy project and future development initiatives. During his visit, Chairman Jovanovic is scheduled to meet with President Dr. Irfaan Ali, the American Chamber of Commerce, and staff […]

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Man Arrested After Cannabis Parcel Intercepted at Ogle Airport; Separate Drug Case Nets Four-Year Sentence

The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) has reported two significant drug enforcement actions this week, including an airport interception and a sentencing stemming from a months-long investigation on the Corentyne. Ogle Airport Interception A man was arrested last Thursday after CANU officers intercepted a parcel of cannabis at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport at […]

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E-Bikes Must Be Registered, Insured and Licensed — Traffic Chief Singh

Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh is reminding e-bike riders that their vehicles are treated as motor vehicles under Guyanese law and must meet the same legal requirements as any other motorised vehicle on the road including registration, certification, insurance, and a valid licence to operate. “These e-bikes must be registered, certified and insured and persons must […]

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“No Tolerance” for Mistreatment in Custody — Minister Walrond as Police Probe Multiple Misconduct Allegations

Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond has firmly reaffirmed that there is “no tolerance” for the mistreatment of individuals in police custody, as authorities simultaneously investigate several incidents involving alleged misconduct by members of the Guyana Police Force. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a recent event, Walrond said her office treats all such […]

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Teen Drowns at Hot and Cold Lake in Region Two

Tragic reports have emerged of a 15-year-old boy drowning at Hot and Cold Lake in Region Two on Monday. The teen has been identified only as Arif. Further details surrounding the circumstances of the drowning are still emerging at this time. This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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