The government is taking significant steps to enhance access to clean and reliable water in remote communities, announcing the allocation of $312 million for six water supply and infrastructure projects across Regions One, Seven, Eight, Nine, and Ten. These projects are being tendered by Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) under the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) process. […]
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has reported concerning findings from the national voucher programme, which identified thousands of individuals with elevated blood sugar, cholesterol, and other risk factors for diabetes. He emphasized the increasing burden of chronic diseases in the country during a recent health launch. Dr. Anthony warned that many individuals with diabetes have […]
The main opposition party, We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), asserts that digitalizing the compliance system within the Gold Mining Industry would enhance compliance, improve declarations, and facilitate easier operations, especially for small and medium-scale miners. WIN Member of Parliament Dr. Andre Lewis referenced the recent actions of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), which […]
Aubrey Norton and his wife, Martina Seepersaud, have been convicted of money laundering and sentenced to four years in prison. The ruling was delivered by Magistrate Rushell Liverpool at the Sparendaam Magistrates Court on Friday. The charges originated in 2021, initiated by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), which found that the couple acted as […]
Osafo Grundell, also known as “Curl Up,” a 46-year-old businessman from Lot 35 Freeman Street, East La Penitence, has been arrested and charged with several offences, including the Assault of a Peace Officer and Escape from Lawful Custody. Grundell was taken into custody on February 25, 2026, and subsequently charged with the following offences: Five […]
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, has revealed that the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) will facilitate the signing of more than 3,000 Agreements of Sale in the next two months for individuals allocated lands in specific housing areas across Regions 3, 4, and 6. In a video posted by the Ministry of Housing, Croal […]
With citizens continuing to voice concerns over the rising cost of living, the opposition party, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), is calling on the government to initiate the distribution of the promised cash grants. At a press conference on Friday, MP Sherod Duncan expressed growing frustration over the government’s silence regarding the start date […]
Meguel Carlton Toney, a 37-year-old mechanic from Adventure Back Street, has been fined and ordered to complete community service after pleading guilty to possession of narcotics. Toney appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court last Friday, where he faced charges under Section 4 (1) (a) (i) of the Narcotic Drug and […]
Guyana Times Reports | Rohit Lall, 29, a labourer from Walton Hall, and Alexander Benjamin, 18, a labourer from Windsor Castle, have been remanded to prison after being jointly charged with attempted murder. The charge, which falls under Section 103 (C) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, alleges that the two men attempted to commit […]
A security officer identified as Trelon Frank was found dead this morning in Sophia, with authorities continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. Frank, a resident of ‘E’ Field Sophia in the squatting area, was discovered on a dam. The specific details leading to his death have not been disclosed, and investigators are working […]
A man identified only as ‘Mikey’ has been found dead near the Cuyuni River, prompting police to take five men into custody as investigations progress. According to a release from Police Headquarters, the alleged murder occurred sometime between Saturday, February 28, 2026, around 9:30 PM, and Sunday, March 1, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM. Preliminary […]
Joel Anthony Tamesar, a 28-year-old construction worker, tragically died after being stabbed during an altercation on Sunday evening. According to reports from Police Headquarters, Tamesar was in a shop in Lust-en-Rust when he engaged in a fight with a 38-year-old man between 7:30 PM and 7:45 PM. During the altercation, the older man allegedly armed […]
A 22-year-old Venezuelan labourer is currently hospitalized following a violent robbery that occurred on Saturday night. According to the Guyana Police Force, the incident happened around 7:40 PM at Flamboyant Street, Eccles Industrial Site. The victim had just left a nearby supermarket and was walking east along the street when he was approached by two […]
A 43-year-old man, identified as Arvindo Mahaballi, died on Sunday after being struck by a motor car while crossing the Lusignan Public Road. The accident occurred around 7:18 PM and involved motor car PAK 2521, driven by a 28-year-old taxi driver from Buxton. Preliminary investigations indicate that the vehicle was traveling west along the northern […]
A 30-year-old porter was arrested on Sunday after police discovered narcotics concealed in Milo and Nestum tins at the Sherima Police Checkpoint. According to the Guyana Police Force, the individual was intercepted at approximately 10:09 AM while traveling in a motor lorry bound for Puruni Landing. During the search of the vehicle, officers found a […]
Laurence France and Drawn Williams were taken into custody on Friday following a raid conducted by ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) at a residence in Tabatinga, Lethem. Acting on information received, CANU officers conducted a search at the location, leading to the discovery of multiple parcels containing illicit substances. The search yielded 45 […]
Doris Joseph, a 43-year-old woman, has been fined $101,000 after being caught with 338 grams of cannabis while traveling to Region One (Barima-Waini) on Saturday. According to a release from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), Joseph was apprehended with a bulky parcel containing the cannabis. Following her arrest, she was taken to CANU headquarters for […]
Thirteen members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Regional Division 4 ‘C’ have successfully completed a four-week computer training program at the Zara Computer Centre, aimed at enhancing their digital skills. This initiative is part of the government’s broader plan to improve computer proficiency within the GPF as it digitizes its operations. According to GPF […]
Guyana’s public healthcare system has achieved a significant milestone in specialized eye care with the completion of its first-ever scleral buckle surgeries at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). These groundbreaking procedures took place during a week-long surgical collaboration between the World Eye Mission and the Ministry of Health, running from February 9 to 13. […]
Five individuals have been taken into custody following a robbery at a supermarket on the La Bonne Intention Public Road on Friday. According to police reports, two males entered the supermarket, with one allegedly stealing eight packs of cheese and concealing them on his person. The robbery was captured on the establishment’s CCTV system. After […]
