At approximately 06:54 AM, a burst conductor on the L22 Transmission Line between Canefield and No. 53 Village, combined with a damaged transformer panel at the Onverwagt Substation, caused the 36 MW Powership at Everton, Berbice to go offline. This incident resulted in a cascading effect and a system disturbance across the Demerara Berbice Interconnected […]
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) reported that firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) responded to a major traffic accident on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge on the morning of Thursday, January 29, 2026. Preliminary reports indicate that six vehicles were involved in the incident. The GFS deployed one fire tender and two EMS ambulances, […]
Severe flooding in the West Watooka squatting area of Region 10 has left residents in distress, prompting urgent action from government officials. Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed recently visited the area to assess the situation and deliver much-needed relief to the affected families. The flooding, which has persisted for weeks, is attributed to blocked drainage systems […]
Authorities are investigating the brutal killing of Leon Baird, a well-known tour guide, whose charred body was found inside his vehicle in a remote area between Wichibi and Sand Creek in the Rupununi region. The gruesome discovery is believed to have occurred over the weekend, sparking concern in the community. Investigators have received information suggesting […]
Jaswant Murilal, a 27-year-old man from Lot 21 First Street, Martyrsville, Mon Repos, appeared before the Diamond Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, facing charges of dangerous driving. Murilal pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined G$50,000 or, in default, he faces 12 months’ imprisonment. The charge arose in response to public outrage […]
The family of Venus Henry, an 80-year-old woman missing for over two weeks, is in deep distress, claiming a lack of assistance from relevant authorities in their search for her. Venus Henry, of lot 1560 Parfaite Harmonie, was last seen at home on January 10, 2026, around 10:00 AM. At that time, she was wearing […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has assured citizens that the country’s power generation issues will be fully stabilized within the next two years, effectively eliminating blackouts. During the weekly Issues in the News program, Nandlall highlighted that the investments announced in the budget for the energy and power generation sector are crucial for modernizing aged infrastructure […]
A 34-year-old woman is currently hospitalized after being attacked by a masked man on Tuesday night. According to reports from Police Headquarters, the incident occurred around 7:00 PM while the woman was seated on her veranda with several family members. During this time, a masked assailant approached and attacked her. In an attempt to escape, […]
A police constable has sustained serious injuries and is currently hospitalized following a collision with a vehicle on Palmyra Public Road on Tuesday morning. Reports indicate that around 8:00 AM, a motor vehicle, identified as PKK 1010, driven by 35-year-old Ashton Seegobin, was traveling west along the southern lane of Palmyra Public Road. As Seegobin […]
Two women from Smithfield have been remanded to prison following charges of trafficking a substantial quantity of cannabis. Sarafina Pitt, 32, a housewife, and Shamay Bryan, 33, a grocery shop owner, appeared at the Blairmont Magistrates Court before Magistrate Michelle Matthias on Tuesday. The court was informed that the women were found in possession of […]
Shawn Sargeant, a 28-year-old labourer, has been charged with causing the death of Jason Bhojedat, 33, following a tragic accident that occurred on Sunday night. Sargeant appeared before Magistrate Dylon Bess at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court, where he was not required to plead to the charge and was granted bail in the amount of $700,000. […]
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force, has initiated proceedings against Mr. Azruddin Mohamed and certain employees of the agency for alleged violations of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act. This action comes in light of serious accusations related to money laundering and customs violations. […]
An intelligence-led operation conducted by the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) in Tabatinga on Tuesday resulted in the seizure of narcotics, uncustomed liquor, stolen motorcycles, and large sums of currency, culminating in the arrest of local resident Marlon Jarvis as investigations continue. According to CANU, officers acted on intelligence and conducted a search in a bush […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Vidhya Persaud, emphasized the importance of treating all claims of sexual harassment with the utmost seriousness during an invited comment at Parliament on Monday night. Her remarks came in response to rising concerns regarding cases of sexual exploitation and harassment, particularly following reports and videos alleging such practices […]
A 26-year-old supermarket cashier, Shyon Freeman, from Brutus Street, Agricola, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Friday. Freeman was granted bail in the sum of $250,000 after pleading not guilty to charges related to a shooting incident involving a 16-year-old boy. The charge alleges that on May 18, […]
A young fisherman, Gangaram Iyarsammy, 25, tragically lost his life six days after a gas cylinder exploded while he was cooking aboard a vessel. Hailing from 75 Free Yard, Port Mourant, Berbice, Gangaram’s mother, Koolcoomarie, shared details of the incident that has left their family heartbroken. Koolcoomarie recounted that her son had been working in […]
A tragic incident occurred last Friday when Emanuel Williams, a 38-year-old gold miner known as “Chiny,” was fatally stabbed during an altercation at a bar in 14 Mile Issano Landing, Middle Mazaruni. The confrontation took place around 11:30 PM, according to a statement from Police Headquarters. Investigations revealed that Williams was involved in a dispute […]
Authorities are investigating a shooting incident that transpired on Monday involving armed men and police ranks on duty in the Mara Mara Backdam area of the Cuyuni River. According to a report from Police Headquarters, preliminary investigations indicate that four police ranks were on roving patrols in the region. During their operation, the police parked […]
Police have arrested Travis Brewster, also known as “Turpin,” a miner from Victory Valley, Wismar, Linden, who was wanted in connection with two separate murder investigations. According to a statement from Police Headquarters, Brewster was apprehended on Monday at approximately 3:35 PM in the area of 14 Mile, Issano Landing, following the issuance of a […]
Two women have been remanded to prison after police discovered over 300 pounds of ganja during a stop-and-search operation last weekend. The women, Shamay Bryan, 33, and Sarafina Cheddy, both from Smithfield, New Amsterdam, were arraigned this morning before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court. The charges against them include possession of narcotics […]
