Kaieteur News Reports | Azruddin Mohamed, leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, has expressed strong discontent towards President Irfaan Ali over a joke the president made during a recent oil and gas awards dinner. Mohamed condemned the remark as a “cruel and degrading mockery” of the Guyanese people, particularly emphasizing the struggles […]
News Source Guyana Reports | Mayor Alfred Mentore has described the development of the Stabroek Market Square as a “noble” project, yet acknowledged that poor communication and inadequate consultation with vendors by both the Ministry of Local Government and the Georgetown City Council led to significant initial pushback. Last week, the Mayor expressed surprise over […]
Motorists in Guyana face immediate testing and substantial penalties as the government prepares to enforce stricter regulations on vehicle window tints. By December 31, 2025, drivers must comply with the new standards or risk a fine of $75,000 for non-compliance. Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, explained that police officers will be equipped with tint […]
The Government of Guyana has announced the activation of additional automated speed cameras and radar speed signs across Region 3 (Essequibo Islands–West Demerara) as part of the next phase of the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS). This expansion aims to strengthen road-safety enforcement, curb reckless driving, and reduce accidents along one of the country’s busiest […]
The Vigilant Political Action Committee (VPAC) has issued a stark warning regarding the government’s newly announced $75,000 fine for illegal window tinting on vehicles, questioning whether the measure serves as a genuine road-safety initiative or merely adds another financial burden on ordinary citizens. With many police officers earning just over $100,000 per month, VPAC argues […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a statement clarifying recent media reports that suggested a break-in at the headquarters of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU). The report, titled “Duo granted $75,000 bail each for breaking into CANU HQ,” has led to some misunderstanding regarding the nature of the incident and the status of the […]
Victor Elumezie, a security guard residing on Pere Street, Kitty, has been arrested and charged with multiple offences under the Cybercrime Act 2018. Elumezie is accused of transmitting an image of a person’s private area using a computer system, as well as committing two counts of using a computer system to coerce, intimidate, humiliate, or […]
Police in Region 3 have charged three individuals with offences related to obtaining by false pretence and forgery of an official document. The accused are identified as: Paul Watson, 49, a driver from Old Road, Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo. Parbattie Sharma, known as “Paro,” 58, a self-employed woman from Independence Street, La Grange, West Bank […]
Rachelle Lewis took to social media to seek help for her twin daughter, who requires colostomy bags after undergoing surgery at birth. In her heartfelt post, Lewis explained that her daughter is scheduled for another surgery, but the date has yet to be confirmed. “I tried applying for the medical assistance grant for her, but […]
Teles Forde, a 22-year-old laborer from St. Ignatius Village in Central Rupununi, has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to charges of assault causing actual bodily harm. Forde appeared before His Worship Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court today, where he was charged under Section 30(a) of the Summary […]
Lorian Toney, a 34-year-old ambulance driver from Tabatinga in Central Rupununi, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to charges under the Cybercrime Act 2018. Toney was arrested on September 25, 2025, for using a computer system to humiliate, harass, and cause substantial emotional distress to Maxine Hendricks, which is a violation of Section 19(2)(a) of […]
The Guyana Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man identified as Radjis Jabo, who is wanted for questioning in relation to an alleged rape incident. According to information provided by investigators, the offence was reportedly committed on October 8, 2018. Jabo’s last known address is listed as Wellington Park Estate, Corentyne, […]
Guyana’s senior women’s football team faced a challenging start in the Concacaf Women’s Qualifiers Group B, suffering a 3–1 defeat to Nicaragua. The match began in dramatic fashion as Nicaragua’s Sheila Flores scored in the 3rd minute, putting immediate pressure on the Lady Jags. However, Guyana responded positively, leveling the score in the 18th minute […]
Residents of Belle Vue have reported alarming living conditions as caimans have moved into the idle pump area, raising urgent concerns for the community, particularly for children. This afternoon, residents invited Mr. Mohamed and members of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party to witness first-hand the dire situation they have endured for the […]
The Government of Guyana has begun rolling out the new Electronic National Digital Identity Card (E-ID), starting with the enrollment of public sector employees. Staff from the Ministry of Home Affairs are currently being registered in this initial phase. To complete the registration process, individuals must present a valid national ID, proof of address, and […]
News Source Guyana Reports | Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, clarified today that her office does not play a role in resolving the deadlock following the election for a Regional Chairman in Region 10, which ended in a tie last month. During the election held on October 10, WIN Party candidate […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports | A 61-year-old clothes vendor, Nigel Whyte, appeared before Magistrate Annette Singh at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, facing a charge of larceny. Whyte pleaded not guilty to the accusation. The charge alleges that on October 28, 2025, at Water Street, Georgetown, Whyte stole a Samsung smartphone valued at $55,000 belonging […]
Over four years after the award of a contract to build Bamia Primary School in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), the project remains incomplete, prompting dissatisfaction from Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand. The contract, valued at $346 million and awarded to St8tment Investment Inc. in November 2021, was intended for a 20-month […]
Kaieteur News Reports | Yurajwatie Hussain, the pregnant woman who survived a tragic accident along the Good Hope Public Road on Saturday, has received reassuring news that her unborn baby is unharmed. The crash claimed the life of her husband, Julius Haniff, a 44-year-old constable attached to the Mayor and Town Council in New Amsterdam. […]
News Source Guyana Reports | Despite recent assurances from the government, several market vendors at Stabroek Square are voicing significant concerns about potential displacement and lack of proper notice amidst ongoing enforcement actions by the Georgetown Mayor and City Council. Vendors report that unexpected enforcement measures have left them unable to earn a stable income […]
