An operator has been fined after pleading guilty to illegal mining during an appearance at the Mahdia Magistrate’s Court. The arrest was part of routine inspections aimed at ensuring compliance with the Guyana Mining Act and Regulations, conducted across several mining operations in the Essequibo River. According to a release from the Ministry of Natural […]
Terrence Alstrom has been charged by local authorities following reports of dangerous driving along the Rupert Craig Highway, where he damaged several palm trees planted as part of the city’s beautification initiatives. Alstrom, a resident of Georgetown, appeared before Magistrate Shivani Lalaram at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded guilty to the charge of […]
HGP Nightly News Reports | Police have recovered the burnt remains of a man at Phase Three, Wisroc, Linden, believed to be Jamal Bourne, also known as “Skinny.” Bourne was wanted by law enforcement in connection with several serious criminal offenses. The remains were discovered early Wednesday morning in the area, reportedly burnt beyond recognition, […]
We, the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, strongly condemn the conduct and remarks made by the Speaker of the National Assembly during his address to the nation on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. His disparaging, abusive, defamatory, false, and malicious statements directed at the presumptive Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Azruddin Mohamed, are unacceptable. Additionally, […]
Big Smith News WATCH Reports | Police are awaiting post-mortem results regarding the death of a 39-year-old woman, Treena De Weever, also known as “Samantha,” whose body was discovered in a canal at North Ruimveldt on Sunday, January 18. De Weever’s mother informed investigators that she had been a psychiatric patient. Residents of the community […]
A 22-year-old motorcyclist, Daryl Permaul, tragically lost his life on Monday evening after allegedly being struck by a motorcar on Independence Boulevard in Albouystown, Georgetown. Permaul, a resident of First Street, Alexander Village, was employed by Banks DIH Limited and was a father to a two-year-old boy. Family members have expressed frustration, stating that the […]
APNU Parliamentary Leader Dr. Terrence Campbell has initiated a Fixed Date Application for Judicial Review and Constitutional Relief, challenging the President’s appointment of members to the Teaching Service Commission (TSC). The APNU stated that this action is taken in the public interest to uphold constitutional compliance and reinforce the importance of parliamentary involvement in governance. […]
Concerns surrounding the deteriorating sanitation conditions in Georgetown were spotlighted on Monday as the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development and the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (GM&CC) articulated differing strategies to tackle the city’s waste management crisis. Local Government Minister Priya Manickchand indicated that Central Government intends to take a more hands-on approach […]
Police ranks made significant seizures of firearms and ammunition during two distinct incidents in Chenapou, Region Eight, and along the Linden to Mabura Road over the weekend. On Sunday afternoon, officers were involved in a chase along the Linden to Mabura Road, targeting two individuals on a motorbike. During the pursuit, the pillion rider leaped […]
The government is set to present the 2026 National Budget on Monday, January 26, despite ongoing claims of a lack of Parliamentary Opposition and allegations of misinformation circulating in public discourse. Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, addressed these claims in a statement issued on Monday, asserting that they are deliberate […]
Police are currently investigating the discovery of 513 grams of suspected cannabis found on the southern side of the New Amsterdam Prison on Monday afternoon. The find occurred around 15:10 hrs when a prison officer, acting on a tip-off, conducted a search of the area. During the search, the officer uncovered leaves, seeds, and stems […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs has acknowledged serious allegations concerning sexual exploitation, abuse of authority, and misconduct at the Guyana Police Force Academy. In response to these troubling reports, the Ministry has promptly directed the Criminal Investigation Department and the Office of Professional Responsibility to initiate comprehensive investigations. The Ministry emphasizes its commitment to addressing […]
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has decided to move forward independently in the National Assembly after unsuccessful discussions with the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party regarding collaboration. APNU Chief Whip Ganesh Mahipaul addressed the situation in a recent statement, expressing his party’s hope for a united opposition but acknowledging that substantive talks had […]
The election of Guyana’s next Leader of the Opposition is set for Monday, January 26, as announced by Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir during a live broadcast on the National Communications Network (NCN) on Tuesday night. Speaker Nadir instructed the Clerk to convene a meeting with Opposition Members of Parliament ahead of the […]
In a televised address on Tuesday night, Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir defended his leadership amidst what he termed “violent, vicious, and unprecedented” attacks from We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) leader Azruddin Mohamed and his supporters. Addressing the nation via the National Communications Network (NCN), Nadir detailed personal abuse, false allegations, and intimidation […]
The Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) has declared its decision to boycott the upcoming National Budget presentation on January 26th, citing the absence of a Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly. Ashni Singh, the Minister of Finance, is set to deliver the budget; however, FGM representatives insist they will not attend as a form […]
Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Ralph Ramkarran, has voiced significant concerns regarding the prolonged delays by the current Speaker in calling a meeting to elect a Leader of the Opposition. In his recent conversation tree column, Ramkarran pointed out that since 2000, the election process for this position has faced no controversies until now. […]
Minister of Local Government Priya Manickchand has committed to a comprehensive plan to “rescue” Georgetown and restore its former glory, despite the City Council’s decision to boycott a crucial meeting. The boycott, led by Mayor Alfred Mentore and APNU Councillors, followed a prior engagement between the Minister and the Mayor regarding the city’s waste management […]
The attempted murder trial of Vishnu Deogeenarine, accused of a brutal assault in 2018, commenced on Monday at the Berbice High Court. In front of Justice Deborah Kumar and a twelve-member jury, Deogeenarine pleaded not guilty to charges of wounding and felonious wounding stemming from an incident involving Derick Drepaul at Kilmarnock Village. State Prosecutor […]
Several security guards employed by Sentinel Security have raised serious alarms regarding the non-payment of their salaries for November and December 2025, leading to financial distress for the affected workers. One of the impacted employees, 60-year-old Bhojkarran Ramchander from Goed Bananen Land, East Canje, expressed his deep frustration. Ramchander, along with four other colleagues, has […]
