Shawn Mounter, also known as “Wannie,” a 32-year-old resident of Hope Lowland on the East Coast Demerara, was arrested on Friday, January 2, 2026, by officers from the Cove and John Police Station. Mounter was found in possession of 30 grams of cannabis and 0.8 grams of cocaine. Following his arrest, Mounter was charged and […]
On Monday, January 5, 2026, Assistant Superintendent V. Looknauth, alongside Sergeants Leacock and Nelson, as well as Woman Corporal Sampson and Woman Lance Corporal Ayling-Fraser, conducted a community engagement exercise within the Rose Hall Town Station District. During this initiative, police ranks visited local residents and vendors to interact directly with the community, listen to […]
On Monday, January 5, 2026, Commander of Regional Police Division #6, Assistant Commissioner Shivpersaud Bacchus, visited the home of the deceased Chinese national, Chen Yong Ping, who was tragically murdered during a robbery at his residence. Accompanied by members of his team, Commander Bacchus met with Chen’s wife, Wu Xiaofeng, and their son, Cheng Dongrong. […]
Five residents from Region One have been arrested and charged for operating a motor vehicle with breath alcohol levels exceeding the legal limit, in violation of Section 39A (1) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02. The individuals charged are: Louina Garraway Ron Fernandes Kelimo English Jamal Graham Adrean Garett On Monday, […]
Shania Benjamin, a 24-year-old clerk from Central Amelia’s Ward, has been charged with the alleged murder of Amar Jones, which took place on December 30, 2025, at Half Mile, Wismar. On January 6, 2026, Benjamin appeared before Her Worship Rushelle Liverpool at the Linden Magistrate’s Court via Zoom. During the hearing, the murder charge was […]
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, has issued a formal statement addressing recent allegations made by Azruddin Mohamed, who is facing extradition on criminal charges. In her statement, Rodrigues asserted that Mohamed is attempting to discredit her reputation to deflect attention from his own legal troubles. Rodrigues described Mohamed’s assertions as a “twisting […]
Following recent directives from President Irfaan Ali for gold miners to fully comply with regulatory requirements, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has announced the immediate suspension of gold mining operations for 107 Brazilian nationals in the country. The suspension includes all mining operations, permissions to operate, and any related authorizations. The GGMC clarified […]
The We Invest In Nationhood (WIN) party is calling for the immediate resignation of Ministers Susan Rodrigues and Zulfikar Mustapha, citing serious allegations of high-level corruption that have surfaced under the current PPP government. WIN asserts that the Guyanese people are entitled to transparency regarding how public officials, entrusted with national resources, can amass significant […]
The Vigilant Political Action Committee (VPAC) has urged the Government of Guyana to initiate an independent investigation into Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues. This request follows recent disclosures that raise critical questions about transparency, accountability, and the management of public funds. Reports have linked Minister Rodrigues and her immediate family to various […]
The Mayor and City Council are actively considering various options to relocate street vendors as part of efforts to improve city order and compliance with recent legal rulings. During a council meeting today, Mayor Alfred Mentore announced plans to establish a “Greens market” for vendors previously operating on Robb Street, particularly those displaced near Yhip’s […]
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Celia Flores, made their first court appearance at a Manhattan courthouse on Monday, pleading not guilty to charges of drug trafficking and gun running, as alleged by the U.S. government. The couple was captured early Saturday morning by U.S. military agents during a high-stakes operation in Venezuela. […]
Attorney General and Senior Counsel Anil Nandlall has condemned what he describes as deliberate attempts to delay the extradition proceedings involving businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed. Nandlall emphasized that the filing of an appeal does not automatically halt the case before the Magistrate’s Court. In a media interview on Tuesday, Nandlall addressed […]
Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde, representing the Mohamed family, spoke to the media following the Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh’s refusal to grant a stay in their ongoing extradition case. “We are disappointed that the Chief Justice did not find that a stay was warranted in the circumstances of this case,” Forde stated. He emphasized their […]
The opposition party, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), has demanded the resignation of Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, amidst escalating concerns regarding her accumulation of wealth and the purchase of high-priced properties both domestically and abroad. Azruddin Mohamed, leader of the WIN Party, has been vocal in highlighting various issues related […]
Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh has denied a request for a stay in the extradition proceedings involving United States-indicted businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed. The father and son duo sought to block their extradition to the U.S. to face charges of money laundering, tax evasion, wire fraud, and other offenses in a Miami court. The […]
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Following the recent U.S. military action to execute a regime change operation in Venezuela, the Alliance For Change (AFC) has issued a call for vigilance among the Guyanese populace. In a statement, the party emphasized the need for preparedness in light of the geopolitical changes unfolding in the region. The AFC stressed that there is […]
Local resident Tasha Chetram is seeking public assistance in finding her sister, Sharda Cyril, who has been missing since Thursday, January 1, 2026. According to Tasha, Sharda left their home around 6:30 PM and has not been seen since. She was last spotted wearing a pink top and green pants. Tasha urges anyone with information […]
A 27-year-old Venezuelan national, Isaias Rojas, was tragically killed this morning after being pinned down by the motor lorry he was traveling in, which toppled on the Queenstown Access Road around 10:46 hours. At the time of the accident, Rojas was in the tray of Motor Lorry GAJ 7403, alongside another Venezuelan national, the driver, […]
An 18-year-old male, Trevon Williams, has been remanded to prison following his arrest for the murder of 25-year-old Nicholas Fredericks during an altercation last week. The incident occurred at approximately 02:30 hours on Monday, December 29, 2025, in Caumeru, Wakapoa Village, situated along the Lower Pomeroon River. Both men were known to each other and […]
