“Flags Don’t Win Elections, People Do” – Hana Mohamed

Hana Mohamed, representative of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, condemned the vandalism of the party’s flags, stating that such actions will not deter their campaign. She emphasized that flags are symbols of beliefs and freedom, not the key to winning elections. Mohamed expressed outrage over the destruction of WIN flags and the harassment […]

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PPP Civic to Launch Election Manifesto on Monday

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) will launch its election manifesto on Monday, as announced by General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo. Three weeks ago, the party conducted consultations to gather input from various sectors. At a recent press conference, Jagdeo stated that while many plans have already been shared, the formal presentation will outline their five-year strategy […]

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WIN Calls for Restoration of Candidates’ Accounts

Following OFAC Correspondence The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party is urging commercial banks to restore the accounts of its candidates after receiving clarification from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This appeal comes in light of sanctions imposed in 2024 against Azruddin Mohamed, the party’s presidential candidate, along with Nazar […]

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Tragic Accident Claims Three Lives in Rupununi

A devastating accident occurred today in Pirara, just outside Lethem, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including a young child. Reports indicate that a motorcycle, carrying a male, female, and their child, collided with a minibus. The victims have been identified as Jagnarine Stephen, a resident of Yakarinta village, and his wife, Keyra, who […]

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Thorough Investigation into Mohameds will be Conducted after Elections- Jagdeo

In a recent press conference, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and Vice President of Guyana, announced that the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) will conduct a thorough investigation into businessmen Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed following the September 1 General and Regional Elections. Jagdeo emphasized […]

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Jagdeo Expects Increased Support from Indigenous Communities for PPP

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo is optimistic that the Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) will secure significantly more votes from Indigenous communities in the upcoming September 1, 2025, elections. Speaking at his weekly press conference, Jagdeo expressed confidence that support from Amerindians, Indo-Guyanese, mixed communities, and Afro-Guyanese will lead to a larger majority than in 2020. […]

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$250K Bail for Contractor Accused of Obtaining Money by False Pretence

Terbhawan Ramjit, a 38-year-old contractor from Bath, West Coast Berbice, was granted $250,000 bail after appearing before Magistrate Annette Singh at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. He faces charges of obtaining money by false pretence. Ramjit pleaded not guilty to allegations that he defrauded Nalini Ramcharan of $1.3 million between June 1 and July 31, 2025, […]

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Over 10,000 Members of Disciplined Forces to Vote on August 22

On August 16, 2025, the Guyana Elections Commission announced that 10,481 ballots have been prepared for the Disciplined Forces to vote on August 22, 2025. Deputy Chief Elections Officer Aneal Giddings shared this news during a media training session for the upcoming general and regional elections. The Disciplined Forces, which include the Guyana Defence Force, […]

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Officer Completes Prestigious Strategic Logistics Course in China

The Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, congratulates Captain Jermis Batson on completing the Logistics Staff Officer Course at the PLA Joint Logistics Support Force University in Chongqing, China. Conducted from September 1, 2024, to July 8, 2025, this comprehensive program gathered military professionals from 48 nations, focusing on operational logistics and international cooperation. […]

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Police Discover 684.8 Grams of Marijuana at Unattended Chicken Farm

In a recent operation, anti-crime patrol officers from Regional Police Division #3 conducted a successful “Cordon and Search Exercise” at an unattended chicken farm located at Parika Facade, East Bank Demerara. The operation took place on Friday, during which police discovered a total of 684.8 grams of suspected cannabis (marijuana). The search was carried out […]

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Fatal Accident on Rupert Craig Highway

Police are investigating a tragic accident that occurred on August 15, 2025, around 23:30 hours on the Rupert Craig Highway, near the Russian Embassy, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. The accident involved motor car number PXX 8048, owned and driven by 26-year-old Christopher McPherson. Preliminary inquiries indicate that McPherson was traveling east in […]

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Two Suspects Arrested for Attempted Murder on Essequibo Coast

Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the attempted murder of Raagendra Sooragpaul and his father, Sookedeo Sooragpaul, at their home in Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast. The incident occurred on March 14, 2025, during the Phagwah holiday. On that day, Raagendra returned home around 13:20 hours and was sitting under the house with his […]

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Tragic Accident Claims Three Lives on Soesdyke-Linden Highway

I News Guyana Reports : A serious accident on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway has resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The crash occurred in the early hours of today when the car they were traveling in collided with a parked truck. The deceased have been identified as Shelly Joseph, Keiron Wells, and seven-year-old Meranzo Campbell, […]

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Narcotic Charges: One Sentenced, Two Remanded

Three individuals, including a woman, appeared in the Leonora Magistrate’s Court on August 15, 2025, facing cocaine trafficking charges. The accused are Joel Leander, Satrohan Hardowar, and Lorna Scott-Williams. Leander admitted to possessing 5.442 kilograms of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and was sentenced to five years in prison, along with a fine of […]

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Trio Accused of Stealing Millions in Equipment Granted Bail

Three individuals were granted bail of $1.5 million each at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on August 15, 2025, following charges of simple larceny. The accused are 47-year-old Colin McClennon, 34-year-old Rayon Vanlonge, and 21-year-old Rocklon Lashley, who are alleged to have stolen significant equipment valued at over G$200 million. The charges state that on December […]

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GECOM to Reconsider Allowing Cell Phones in Voting Booths

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is re-evaluating its decision to permit voters to carry cell phones into polling booths for the upcoming September 1 General and Regional Elections. This announcement was made by opposition-nominated commissioner Vincent Alexander during an interview with Kaieteur News. Initially, GECOM decided to allow phones in polling booths, supported by Chairperson […]

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President Ali Unveils Plan to Construct 30,000 Houses in Five Years

President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced plans to construct at least 30,000 new houses over the next five years, delivering 16 homes daily if the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) is re-elected on September 1, 2025. Each house is estimated to cost $15 million, totaling an investment of $450 billion and creating approximately 150,000 jobs. During […]

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