In a significant overhaul of vehicle tint regulations, the government has introduced new standards, giving motorists until December 31, 2025, to ensure compliance. Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond announced the reforms during a live broadcast, highlighting a concerning rise in applications for tint waivers and misuse of the previous system. Walrond pointed to an […]
The Ministry of Public Works has issued a statement in response to a report from Stabroek News regarding alleged property damage at a residence in Peter’s Hall, attributed to vibrations from the newly constructed Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge. According to the Ministry, an official report regarding the damage was submitted via their WhatsApp Hotline […]
Guyana has recorded at least 449 new HIV infections in 2025, sparking concern from Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony, who described the situation as alarming, particularly given that many cases could have been prevented. Speaking at a national workplace policy forum at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Dr. Anthony emphasized the need to intensify testing […]
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The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has announced that it will move to the courts to issue summons and arrest warrants for individuals who have failed to pay their outstanding speeding tickets or have neglected to appear in court. This action follows the successful implementation of the Automated Speed Ticketing System introduced earlier this year as […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has expressed its full support for Police Lance Corporal Shem Chattersingh as he gears up to compete in Drag Wars 4: The International Showdown, scheduled for Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the South Dakota Circuit. Chattersingh, representing the GPF on his Suzuki GSXR-600, has garnered recognition for his discipline, dedication, […]
Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed, both indicted in the U.S., appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Friday. The prosecution confirmed that full and final disclosure in their extradition proceedings has been completed, advancing the case toward its next phases. With all documents and evidence from the U.S. request now presented to local […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has expressed serious concern over various online statements claiming that the Force has been directed to cease all tint-related enforcement exercises. The GPF categorically denies these assertions, stating that no such directive has been issued at any level of command. In a public statement, the GPF reminded Regional Commanders and […]
St. Vincent Times Reports | Ralph Gonsalves, the prominent Caribbean politician, has failed to secure a sixth consecutive term in the 2025 elections, signaling a major shift in the political landscape of St. Vincent. Early election results indicate that Gonsalves’ Unity Labour Party (ULP) was defeated by the Opposition New Democratic Party (NDP). The election […]
Barry Sullivan has been formally committed to stand trial for an alleged rape incident at Raghoo’s Bar in Soesdyke. Police confirmed that Sullivan was arrested on July 28, 2025, after his name resurfaced in a video circulating on social media. Sullivan was charged two days later and made his initial court appearance before Magistrate Tamika […]
BIG Smith News Watch Reports | Sixteen children were removed from an unlicensed daycare facility operated by a Cuban national on Robb Street, located between Camp and Alexander Streets. The operation was conducted by the Mayor and City Council’s Public Health Department in collaboration with the Childcare & Protection Agency (CPA), marking the second such […]
BIG Smith News Watch Reports | Uhalisi “Akali” Moore, a 39-year-old resident of Silvertown, Wismar, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murders of his sister, Cheryl Moore, 53, and his niece, Eukeila Adams, 12. The sentences are set to run concurrently. Moore appeared before Acting Chief Justice Navindra […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to distributing another cash grant, emphasizing that this initiative is part of a more comprehensive plan aimed at improving the lives of all citizens. Speaking on the sidelines of an event today, the President responded to inquiries regarding the cash grant promised during his campaign. “Our […]
President Irfaan Ali has made a final appeal to drivers with unpaid traffic tickets, warning that the government plans to publish the names of defaulters and suspend their licenses. His remarks came during a reception at the residence of the British High Commissioner. President Ali revealed that out of 42,000 tickets issued, only about 10,000 […]
A planned beautification project at Stabroek Square commenced on Thursday, generating unease among vendors who raised concerns about access, visibility, and potential loss of income during the busy Christmas season. In response, Mayor Alfred Mentore has called for a temporary suspension of the works. Both the Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Housing […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali reaffirmed on Thursday that the ongoing extradition proceedings involving U.S.-indicted businessmen Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed must adhere to strict due process. He emphasized that the courts in Guyana are not being tasked with trying the criminal allegations put forth by the United States. Speaking at the Arthur Chung Conference […]
Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond has clarified the government’s recent directive regarding heavily tinted vehicles within the Guyana Police Force, addressing concerns that it targets subordinate ranks specifically. “This is not meant to apply to senior ranks with tinted vehicles issued in the execution of their duties,” Walrond explained to the News Room on […]
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony emphasized the importance of midwives in preventing maternal deaths during the graduation ceremony for the latest batch of midwives from the Midwifery Training Programme held at Pegasus Suites on Wednesday. “No mother should die because they are giving birth,” Dr. Anthony stated, reinforcing the need for proper practices to eliminate […]
Vishnu Panday, Member of Parliament for the WIN party and former Executive Manager of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), has strongly criticized the government for what he describes as ongoing mismanagement of the sugar industry. He is demanding transparency regarding the financial allocations to GuySuCo and how the funds have been utilized. In a letter […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is advancing its efforts for bilateral security cooperation with the French Police Authority in a move aimed at enhancing collaboration in critical security matters. On Tuesday, Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken and senior GPF officials met with a French delegation led by Ambassador Olivier Plançon and Police Commander Jean-Michel Canestrier. […]
