The small nation of Suriname is in shock following a horrific incident early this morning in which a man brutally stabbed nine people to death on the outskirts of Paramaribo. Among the victims are four of the suspect’s children and another child, as well as an elderly couple and members of another family from the […]
Authorities are investigating the death of 75-year-old Athlone Goring, who was found with suspected stab wounds at his home early Friday morning. Goring, who had recently arrived in Guyana, was discovered lying on the upper flat of his residence at approximately 05:40 hours. Emergency services were called, and he was transported to the West Demerara […]
Authorities are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a mining camp along the Cuyuni River, where masked gunmen made off with an undisclosed amount of raw gold. The incident took place between 08:30 and 11:00 hours at a camp operated by a 58-year-old Brazilian national located at 68 Backdam. According to police reports, three […]
More than 260 contractors have submitted applications to participate in Guyana’s ambitious housing program aimed at delivering 40,000 homes over the next five years. Housing Minister Collin Croal announced this development on Saturday, highlighting the government’s response to the rising demand for turnkey housing solutions. The Ministry of Housing has received 268 expressions of interest […]
Guyana’s housing program is currently grappling with a significant backlog of more than 78,000 applicants waiting for the allocation of house lots. A substantial two-thirds of these applications are concentrated in Region Four, where demand is heightened by the proximity to economic and job opportunities near the capital city. In the past five years, the […]
Ongoing nationwide consultations are being held to address the harmful effects of social media, gambling, and substance abuse, including vaping. Labour and Manpower Planning Minister Keoma Griffith announced on Saturday that these discussions will help shape new policies and budgetary measures starting in 2026. In a video statement posted online, Griffith emphasized President Dr. Irfaan […]
The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown have mandated the immediate removal of all vendors operating around Yhip’s Bakery, located at the corner of Alexander and Robb Streets. This decision follows a High Court order that prohibits vending activities in the vicinity. In a public notice issued on Saturday, the municipality announced that […]
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, has announced a series of measures aimed at addressing the flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Black Bush Polder. Following a tour of the affected area on Sunday, the Minister met with residents and farmers to discuss their concerns regarding the substantial water accumulation impacting both residential and agricultural zones. […]
B.M. Soat Auto Sales & Rentals has issued a statement addressing recent media reports published by Demerara Waves Online News that reference the company, expressing concern about the use of unnamed sources and what it described as speculative claims. In its release, the long-established automotive dealer said it respects the role of the media but […]
Hgp Nightly News Reports | Workers at the Aurora Gold Mine have initiated a strike, demanding better wages and improved working conditions amidst claims of stagnant pay despite the mine’s rapid expansion in recent years. The employees, who have not seen a wage adjustment in nearly two years, report that some workers received salary increases […]
The Guyana Police Force has issued a “Wanted Bulletin” for 21-year-old Kevin Fredricks. His last known addresses include Onderneeming Sand Pit on the Essequibo Coast and Tuschen on the East Bank Essequibo. He is wanted in connection with serious offenses, including murder and a series of armed robberies. Fredricks is particularly sought after for his […]
The Forensic Medical Institute (IML) in Manaus is actively searching for relatives of 71-year-old Junie Marshall, a native of Guyana, who passed away on December 25. Officials identified Marshall through his passport, and the body is currently awaiting identification by family members at the Institute’s headquarters. The IML reports that bodies can remain unclaimed for […]
Mr. Mohamed made a heartfelt Boxing Day visit to celebrate the life of Ms. Frances Ednawina Azore, a remarkable 101-year-old resident of Buxton. During the visit, he presented her with a festive hamper, a gesture that he felt was long overdue and particularly special during the holiday season. Ms. Azore, a matriarch of her family, […]
The Guyana Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two men who have been reported missing in separate incidents. Kevin Persaud, 22 years old, has been reported missing after leaving his home to sell barbeque at Anna Regina on the Essequibo Coast. According to police, Persaud is approximately 5 feet tall, brown in […]
Michael Khan, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), has sadly passed away. Khan played a pivotal role in overseeing the country’s main referral hospital and contributed significantly to the management of Guyana’s public health services. His death has elicited an outpouring of condolences from colleagues within the health sector […]
The decomposed body of a man was found inside a barrel at Le Repentir Cemetery on Christmas Day, raising concerns and prompting an immediate police investigation. According to a statement from Police Headquarters, the victim, believed to be of African descent, has not yet been positively identified. The discovery was made after law enforcement officers […]
A local family is seeking the community’s help in locating 16-year-old Chelsea Belle, who has been reported missing since Christmas Eve. Her mother has posted an urgent message on Facebook, asking anyone with information about Chelsea’s whereabouts to come forward. According to the post, Chelsea left home on the evening of December 24 and has […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has unveiled plans for significant amendments to several key pieces of legislation, including the 1893 Evidence Act, the Companies Act, and the Trust Law. These updates are aimed at modernizing outdated laws and aligning them with contemporary legal, economic, and technological realities. During his weekly […]
Elderly citizens and vulnerable residents at the Dharm Shala in Albouystown, Georgetown, were filled with joy as they celebrated Christmas with a special luncheon served by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. This marks the sixth consecutive year that the president has visited the country’s oldest humanitarian charity on Christmas Day. Accompanied by Minister within the […]
In a heartwarming display of goodwill, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali handed over a newly constructed home to 46-year-old James Hercules and his family on Christmas morning. The gesture is part of the government’s Men on Mission (MoM) program, aimed at uplifting families in need. James Hercules, who lives with an orthopaedic impairment that significantly […]
