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Guyanese Laborer Charged for Multiple Traffic Offenses in Essequibo Coast

Mark Grant, a 30-year-old laborer of Lot 502 Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, has been charged with several offenses regarding his conduct while driving. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Saturday, February 7, 2026, on Mainstay Public Road. The charges against Grant include: Driving Whilst Breath Alcohol Level Exceeded the Prescribed Limit, […]

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Tragic Incident at Georgetown Public Hospital: Patient Dies After Jumping from Second Floor

I News Guyana Reports. A patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) tragically lost his life this afternoon after jumping from the second-floor male surgical ward. Details surrounding the incident remain scarce as authorities continue to investigate. This incident follows another tragic event last month, when 22-year-old Marissa Eastman, a pregnant woman, died after […]

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Outburst in Extradition Case Sparks Controversy in Courtroom

In a heated exchange during the ongoing extradition case involving the Mohamed family, Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman was petitioned to bar Prosecuting Attorney Glen Hanoman from further participation in the proceedings following accusations that he labeled the Mohameds as the “biggest criminals.” The incident occurred this morning as Defense Attorney Siand Dhurjon cross-examined Sharon Roopchand, […]

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Rose Hall Shop Owner Left Traumatized After Armed Robbery

A 69-year-old shop owner from Rose Hall, Berbice, is grappling with trauma following a recent robbery carried out by three armed, masked men. Shanie Ramsingh, the proprietor of Shanie’s Grocery and Off-Licence Liquor Store, located at lot 75 Reef Section, recounted her harrowing experience to reporters. The incident occurred around 9:00 PM on Monday while […]

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Cummings Lodge Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident in Georgetown

Henrick Serrao, a 39-year-old resident of Cummings Lodge, tragically lost his life on Friday morning following a motorcycle accident on Dennis Street, Sophia, Georgetown. According to police reports, the incident occurred around 3:00 AM, near the Juvenile Holding Centre. The accident involved a motor vehicle, PLL 6764, driven by a 22-year-old male from ‘B’ Field, […]

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Expanded Eye Care Support Through Healthcare Voucher Programme

All citizens can now benefit from enhanced eye care services through the Ministry of Health’s expanded healthcare voucher programme, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 67 private healthcare providers on Thursday. This significant expansion removes previous age restrictions, which limited services to individuals aged 18 and younger, as well as those […]

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Extradition Process Under Scrutiny in Case of Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed

Questions regarding the handling of extradition requests took center stage during Thursday’s hearing involving U.S.-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sharon Roopchand-Edwards, returned to the stand for further cross-examination by defense attorney Siand Dhurjon. The day primarily focused on the procedures […]

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GCAA Launches Investigation into Aircraft Incidents at Mathews Ridge

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has initiated an investigation into two separate aircraft incidents that occurred today at Mathews Ridge, Region One. The first incident happened at approximately 7:55 AM involving a Cessna 208 Caravan, registration 8R-KAB, operated by Jags Aviation. The second incident occurred shortly after, at around 8:15 AM, and involved another […]

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Help Needed: Missing Person Alert for Nalisa McKenzie

Tomika Todd has posted an urgent message on Facebook about her sister, Nalisa McKenzie, also known as “No No.” Nalisa was last seen on Main Street near Courts. Tomika is asking anyone with information about Nalisa’s whereabouts to call the Farm Police Station at 225-7566, extension 2215 or 4138. She is offering a small reward […]

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Man Charged with Unlawful Wounding; Case Dismissed

Shemrun Prince, a 27-year-old resident of Lot 970 North Sophia, Georgetown, was charged with unlawful wounding, in violation of Section 50 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. The charge was related to an incident that took place on February 21, 2026, at 111 Miles, Mahdia, Region #8, involving a 33-year-old pork knocker from […]

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Police Conduct Successful Cannabis Eradication Operation at Fort Nassau

Police ranks, led by a Gazetted Officer, conducted a significant eradication exercise at Fort Nassau, Upper Berbice River, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 5:00 AM to 4:05 PM. During the operation, authorities located two fields covering approximately six acres, where they discovered around 250,000 cannabis plants, ranging in height from two to six feet. […]

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Tragic Loss: 15-Year-Old Aleena Preetam Passes Away, Leaving Behind Infant

Fifteen-year-old Aleena Preetam of Good Hope, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), tragically passed away on Monday, leaving her family heartbroken and her one-month-old baby without a mother. According to reports, relatives grew concerned when they heard the infant crying continually at the family home. Upon checking the bedroom, they discovered Aleena lying motionless on her bed, reportedly […]

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