Hgp Nightly News Reports | Gabriel Harrigin, known as “Batman,” has been remanded into custody in Trinidad and Tobago after being denied bail during a recent court appearance. The 32-year-old, residing on Bombay Street in St. James, faces serious charges, including kidnapping, false imprisonment, two counts of rape, grievous sexual assault, and assault by beating. […]
Timothy McGarrell, a 24-year-old laborer from the Timehri Squatting Area in East Bank Demerara, has been sentenced for the crime of introducing narcotics into a correctional facility. This offence, which violates Section 7(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, occurred on February 17, 2026, at the Lusignan Prison. McGarrell appeared in the […]
On February 17, 2026, an operation by police in Regional Division #6 led to the arrest of a 24-year-old laborer from Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje Berbice. The action was taken between 2:30 a.m. and 2:55 a.m. following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media. The footage shows a traffic officer being assaulted […]
On Tuesday, YouTube encountered a significant outage, impacting a large number of users across the platform. As reported by Downdetector.com, over 390,000 individuals had experienced issues with the site by 5:24 p.m. PT. The majority of complaints pertained to difficulties using the YouTube application. In addition, YouTube TV users also reported challenges, with more than […]
Ignite News Reports | The family of 21-year-old Jagdeo Bhimsingh, an overseas-based Guyanese from Number 63 Village, Corentyne, is calling for justice after his tragic death in a road accident on Monday along the Number 64 Public Road. According to police reports, the collision involved Bhimsingh’s motorcycle and a car driven by a 60-year-old resident […]
Digital wallet services are on the horizon for Guyana, as two banks are poised to introduce modern electronic payment systems following approval from the Bank of Guyana. This significant development was announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali during the opening ceremony of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2026. President Ali emphasized the […]
A 30-year-old labourer from Charity Riverdam, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), has been remanded on a cocaine trafficking charge. Munesh Samaroo appeared last week at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court, where he was charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, specifically nine grams of cocaine. According to reports, Samaroo was found in […]
The trial concerning alleged irregularities during the 2020 General and Regional Elections resumed on Tuesday, with the court hearing a voir dire involving one of the accused, Enrique Livan. Livan, who served as an Information Technology Officer at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) during the elections, faces accusations related to a flash drive scandal that […]
Capitol News Reports | A tragic incident at Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara, has resulted in the death of 65-year-old Roy Chanka. Reports indicate that Chanka was crushed by a sand truck, leading to a fatal outcome. Details surrounding the accident are still emerging, and authorities are expected to provide further information as the investigation […]
A former police officer from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Region Six, Seon Hunte, has tragically lost his life following a car accident on the Number 74 Village Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice. The incident occurred on Sunday at approximately 05:00 hrs. Hunte, 34, of Albert Street, Number 79 Village, was reportedly en route to […]
Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, Guyana Islamic Trust Highlighted The community of Vergenoegen is rallying together in a time of need, as Br. Wasim Khan, a cherished member of the local Muslim community and a dedicated father of three, urgently requires a kidney transplant. At just 31 years old, Br. Wasim, the beloved son […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources announced on Sunday that 225 small-scale miners will receive mining lands as part of a new “Troy-like” land allocation model aimed at expanding access to mining lands while enhancing compliance and transparency in the gold mining sector. In the next two to three months, the ministry plans to make available […]
Kaieteur News Reports | An employee of the National Communications Network (NCN) was arrested on Monday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court after allegedly being found in possession of a suspected firearm. The cameraman, who had been assigned to record the proceedings of the high-profile Mohamed extradition case, had only recently started his job with NCN. […]
Jadheo Bhimsingh, a 21-year-old motorcyclist and overseas-based Guyanese, tragically lost his life in a collision on the No. 64 Public Road in Corentyne, Berbice, on Monday afternoon. According to police reports, the accident occurred around 13:00hrs and involved Bhimsingh and a 60-year-old driver from No. 64 Village. Investigators revealed that Bhimsingh was riding southbound along […]
Beatrice Elizabeth Johnson, affectionately known as “Cousin Vye,” marked a remarkable milestone on Monday as she celebrated her 100th birthday, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 16, 1926, in Lot 20 Litchfield Village, West Coast Berbice, Johnson has always held the belief that she would reach this century mark. Reflecting on her life, […]
The highly anticipated Fight Night boxing card, which was to showcase Bradley “Doggie” Sampson against Mikhail “Guyanese Critic” Rodrigues, has been rescheduled to March 28th. Originally, the event promised to deliver the first-ever male world title fight on Guyanese soil. However, the postponement was necessary to allow the fighters additional time to train and ensure […]
A father and son from Guyana were arrested in Suriname after a police raid in Nieuw-Amsterdam uncovered illegal drugs and contraband cigarettes. According to reports from Surinamese authorities, the operation took place in the Commewijne district, where officers discovered significant quantities of hashish, crack cocaine, and marijuana in the suspects’ possession. Additionally, 14 cartons of […]
A 46-year-old construction worker, Asif Mohamed Abrahim, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday after pleading guilty to the rape of a 15-year-old girl in Achawib Village, located in South Rupununi, Region Nine. Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif imposed the sentence during the Essequibo Assizes at the High Court in Suddie, based on the case […]
I News Guyana Reports | A 13-year-old student from Zeeburg Secondary School, Jarron Williams, is hospitalized in serious condition following a brutal assault by two young men on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly after Williams disembarked from a bus while on his way to play football. In an interview, Jarron’s mother, Delana Nandan, recounted […]
A 21-year-old overseas-based Guyanese, Jadheo Bhimsingh, was killed on Monday afternoon after a collision between the unregistered motorcycle he was riding and a motorcar along the Number 64 Public Road in Corentyne, Berbice. The accident occurred around 13:00h, when Bhimsingh was riding south at a high rate of speed without a valid license or safety […]
