Jason Stephaney, a 27-year-old businessman from Greenheart Street, South Ruimveldt, has been arrested and charged with fraudulent conversion, a violation of Section 197(1)(b) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. The arrest occurred on September 19, 2025, and Stephaney is accused of committing the offence over a period from June 2024 to September 2025 […]
Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand has expressed disappointment regarding the spending performance of several Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs). Despite receiving an allocation of $30 million last year—the first such funding since their formation—many councils have struggled to utilize the funds, raising concerns over persistent issues with disbursement. During a recent address, Manickchand […]
Classes at Charity Secondary School were disrupted on Thursday, January 22, after a senior teacher, Alicia Moore, was assaulted by a Grade Nine student during school hours. The incident occurred around 9:30 AM while Ms. Moore was conducting routine supervision and intervening to address a student’s inappropriate behavior. Reports indicate that the situation escalated dramatically, […]
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has issued a formal public invitation to Mr. Kidackie Amsterdam, host of the online social media broadcast “Guyanese Morning Time” on KAMS TV, for a mandatory engagement at the Commission’s Secretariat located at 66 Peter Rose & Anira Streets, Queenstown, Georgetown. This invitation follows multiple unsuccessful attempts by the ERC […]
Police in Regional Division #7 are actively investigating the discovery of suspected cannabis following an intelligence-led operation conducted on January 23, 2026. The operation took place at Fifth Avenue, Bartica, between 10:30 AM and 11:20 AM. Preliminary investigations revealed that officers conducted a search at the residence of a 40-year-old self-employed male. During the search, […]
Electrical faults and theft of electricity have emerged as significant contributors to the more than 2,200 fire incidents recorded in 2025, according to Fire Chief Gregory Wickham. The Guyana Fire Service reported receiving a total of 2,267 fire calls this year, a notable decrease of nearly 1,200 from the 3,461 calls logged in 2024. In […]
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, has urged for the immediate removal of derelict vehicles, containers, and debris from public spaces across Georgetown. This initiative aims to enhance cleanliness and safety in the city. During his recent tour of locations along the Railway Embankment Road and various communities, Edghill noted that his ministry is collaborating […]
The family of Marisa Eastman, who tragically died after reportedly jumping from a window at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), has released a statement addressing and categorically rejecting false claims circulating about the late individual’s health status. In a press release, the family expressed deep distress over allegations that Ms. Eastman was HIV positive. […]
News Source Guyana Reports | A tragic accident on Wisroc Road in Linden late tonight has claimed the lives of two men and a woman. The incident involved a car and a container truck. The accident occurred just after 10 PM. According to initial reports, the car driver attempted to overtake the container truck but […]
Two individuals have been reported dead following a serious accident involving a car that collided with a container truck at Wisroc. Details are still emerging regarding the circumstances of the incident, including the identities of the deceased and any potential injuries to others involved. Authorities are likely to conduct an investigation to ascertain the cause […]
A 39-year-old labourer, Jaichan Castello, has been granted bail in the amount of $100,000 following charges of sexual assault related to an incident that occurred on October 14, 2025, at Westbury Back Dam, Essequibo Coast. Castello appeared before the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, where the charge was presented. He pleaded not guilty to […]
The Guyana Government is expressing confidence in a ruling from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) this year regarding the longstanding border controversy with Venezuela. Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Hugh Todd emphasized that recent political changes in Venezuela, including the toppling of Nicolás Maduro’s regime, would not delay the case’s proceedings. Todd stated, […]
Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, has declared that she will not tolerate students attacking teachers, emphasizing that those caught on camera in a recent classroom incident will face suspension and potential expulsion. Following an investigation into the incident, which resulted in a viral video showing a teacher attempting to separate two fighting students, Parag announced […]
Investigators probing the reported death of wanted man Jamal “Skinny” Bourne have recovered what they believe to be his remains in Linden. The remains will undergo forensic analysis to confirm their identity. Police Headquarters confirmed that the discovery occurred during an operation on Wednesday at Three Miles, Wisroc Housing Scheme, Wismar. Authorities examined a burnt […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources has announced significant progress in its ongoing efforts to dismantle illegal mining operations across Guyana, with more than 50 pieces of mining equipment and related materials recently seized from unlicensed operations in the North West District. These seizures occurred during compliance and enforcement exercises conducted in collaboration with the Guyana […]
The Guyana Police Force continues its robust enforcement against dangerous driving, with several motorists charged, fined, and brought before the courts for offenses detected through the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS) traffic cameras. This system employs automated cameras and data-driven monitoring to identify traffic violations and supports judicial enforcement. On January 13, 2026, two drivers […]
Police have arrested three males in connection with the assault of a 16-year-old student outside Zeeburg Secondary School on Wednesday. The detained suspects include two juveniles, aged 16 and 15, and a 19-year-old male. According to Police Headquarters, the schoolboy was attacked by multiple individuals who slapped him in the face and struck him with […]
A policewoman was injured on Thursday morning after being struck by a motorcyclist while crossing a roadway in Diamond. The incident occurred around 8:10 AM and involved a 29-year-old motorcyclist riding motorcycle CR 7062. According to a statement from Police Headquarters, preliminary investigations indicate that the motorcyclist was traveling south along the eastern carriageway when […]
Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, has reaffirmed his stance that fugitive offender Azruddin Mohamed is not suitable for the position of Opposition Leader due to ongoing extradition proceedings related to several indictable charges in the United States. Nadir’s position comes after his recent meeting with diplomats at the Public Buildings on Thursday, where […]
In a decisive move against illegal mining practices, the Government of Guyana has announced the arrest and charging of 44 individuals in connection with unlawful mining activities across the country. The Ministry of Natural Resources detailed these developments in a press statement issued on January 22, 2026, highlighting the seizure of over 50 pieces of […]
