Vice President and Local Government Minister Meet with East Coast Demerara NDCs to Strengthen Local Governance

The Honourable Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, held a crucial meeting today with Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) along the East Coast of Demerara, focusing on enhancing local governance and community development. The session brought together Chairpersons, Vice Chairpersons, Overseers, Councillors, and other key personnel from various NDCs to discuss pressing community […]

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VPAC Urges Opposition to Bring Meaningful Reforms on GECOM, Mining Industry, and Luxury-Vehicle Taxes

The Vigilant Political Action Committee (VPAC) is calling on the parliamentary opposition to present a unified package of comprehensive reforms aimed at promoting transparency, fairness, and restoring opportunities for ordinary Guyanese. As part of the Forward Guyana Movement coalition, VPAC emphasizes that while it cannot directly table motions or bills, it is publicly inviting the […]

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Campbellville Driver Fined $190,000 After Guilty Pleas to Traffic Offenses

Police reported the arrest of Budhu Persaud, a 35-year-old resident of Campbellville, on December 10, 2025. At approximately 20:35 hours, Sergeant Ingram, accompanied by two other officers, took Persaud into custody for failing to display an identification mark at the front of his vehicle and for operating an uncertified motor vehicle on Sandy Babb Street. […]

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Over 30 Households Set to Receive Electricity for the First Time

Residents of Kortberadt Old Road, East Bank Berbice are celebrating as they begin submitting applications to access electricity for the first time, following the recent completion of a new distribution network in their community. Approximately 35 households will benefit from this vital service just in time for the holiday season. During a GPL Outreach event […]

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Man Arrested for Brutal Assault on Woman in Sophia

HGP Nightly News Reports – A man caught on video brutally beating a woman has been arrested. He has been identified as 30-year-old Nigel Errol, also known as “Nigel” or “One Order,” who works in construction. Sources confirm that he is currently being processed for court. The violent incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday […]

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Crude Oil Tanker Falsely Flying the Guyana Flag

The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has raised concerns regarding the alarming trend of unauthorized use of the Guyana Flag by vessels not registered in the country. In a recent communication, the Government of the United States notified MARAD about the Motor Tanker SKIPPER (formerly known as ADISA, IMO Number 9304667), which was found in international […]

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A Divided Opposition Cannot Serve the Guyanese People- VPAC

VPAC in a Statement Wrote : The collective parliamentary opposition in Guyana is at a critical juncture. For the benefit of the people, opposition parties must set aside petty rivalries and personal agendas to unite for a common purpose. While parties like APNU and WIN have been active in their communities—APNU through weekly press conferences […]

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Advancement in Regularization of Skull City Squatting Area

The regularization process for the Skull City squatting area is making significant progress, with the Ministry of Housing already allocating lots to 33 households. The remaining allocations are currently in process, according to Local Government Minister Priya Manickchand. During a visit to the community on Wednesday, Manickchand announced that a cadastral plan has been lodged […]

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Tragic Accident on Soesdyke-Linden Highway Claims Two Lives

A devastating accident on Tuesday has resulted in the deaths of two men, Brian Manoharlall, 49, and Asham Sultan, 32, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. According to police reports, Manoharlall, a resident of Agricola, East Bank Demerara, was attending to motor lorry GAG 3120 parked on the eastern side of the roadway due to mechanical issues […]

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SOCU Seizes Over $130 Million in Cash and Gold in Bartica Operation

The Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) has reported a significant seizure of over $130 million in cash and gold related to the attempted purchase of undeclared gold. This operation took place in Bartica on Tuesday. According to a SOCU press release, a coordinated intelligence operation was executed across various locations in Bartica, resulting in the […]

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High Court Grants NICIL Order for Possession of Property from GNIC

The High Court has ruled in favor of the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL), granting them an Order for Possession of their property located at Area “X”, Charlestown. This decision comes after a protracted legal dispute with the Guyana National Industrial Company Inc. (GNIC), a major operator in the country’s shipping industry. In […]

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Nurses in Linden Rejected Cash Grants; Receive Eggs Instead – Goring

In a Social Media Post Mark Goring Highlighted In a surprising turn of events, nurses in Linden were not given the anticipated cash grants to assist with their personal expenses but were instead provided with a rather unconventional form of “appreciation”—eggs, imported from Brazil. Reports indicate that nurses received varying amounts of this unusual compensation, […]

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Ministry of Public Utilities Engages GPL Following Recent Power Outages

The Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation has taken proactive measures following two significant power outages affecting customers in Demerara and Berbice on December 9 and December 10, 2025. The first outage occurred on Tuesday, December 9, around 22:06 hours when customers experienced an interruption in electricity supply due to heavy arcing and a short […]

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Major Ruling in Mohamed Extradition Case

Hgp Nightly News Reports | A significant development has emerged in the high-profile extradition case involving gold magnates Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed. Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman has ruled that the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court will continue with the extradition hearing, marking a major setback for the defense’s efforts to halt the process. In her decision, Magistrate […]

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