Twenty-year-old Al Allen, a construction worker from Lot 10 Middle Walk, Bee Hive, appeared in court after being charged with “Doing bodily harm by wanton driving.” During the proceedings at Vigilance Magistrate’s Court #1 before His Worship Mr. S. Scare, Allen was arraigned and pleaded guilty to the charge. As a result, he has been […]
A 38-year-old woman, identified as Chandini Persaud, also known as “Savi,” has been found dead at the Stewartville Seawall. Persaud was reported missing on November 18, but her family indicated she had not been seen since November 14. Authorities discovered her body on Sunday after responding to reports of a body found at the location. […]
Doreen A. Budhram is urgently seeking assistance in locating her brother, Rakesh, who has recently gone missing. The family has faced significant challenges, especially following the loss of their mother on Father’s Day. Rakesh, who was staying in a rehabilitation facility in Canje, was discharged without notification to family members. Doreen explains that Rakesh has […]
Authorities are seeking assistance from the public in locating 13-year-old Shainya Chance, who has been reported missing. Shainya, the daughter of Jeaina Chance, was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue jeans, and white boots. Described as 5 feet 6 inches tall with a fair complexion and long black hair, Shainya’s disappearance has raised concerns […]
Concern is growing for the safety of 38-year-old Chandini Persaud, also known as Savi, who has been reported missing since Saturday, November 15, 2025. Friends and family have raised alarms after failing to make contact with her over the past few days. The last confirmed communication with Savi occurred on Thursday, November 13, while her […]
Minister Deodat Indar, who serves within the Ministry of Public Works, has announced that he has filed a formal complaint with the Cyber Crime Division at Police CID headquarters in response to a Facebook post by a user named Annie Khemraj, which he claims aims to damage his reputation. In a statement made today, Indar […]
Justice Sandil Kissoon sentenced Anthony Patterson to 10 years in prison for raping a child under the age of 16. Patterson, from New Amsterdam, was arrested on April 21, 2024, after reportedly luring a 12-year-old girl into his home and assaulting her. He had pleaded guilty to the charge and was remanded at the New […]
The Guyana Police Force has reported that 15 officers are currently facing criminal charges this year, with more than half of them implicated in rape cases. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum revealed that eight officers are facing rape charges, while one is charged with murder. Other offenses include drug trafficking and causing death by dangerous driving. […]
The Universal Church in Guyana announced the removal of a pastor involved in a heated confrontation with a driver over parked vehicles outside the church on Charlotte Street. The incident occurred on Monday and was captured on video. During the altercation, the pastor objected to the driver’s car being parked on the parapet, where no-parking […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, expressed serious concerns about the treatment of men seeking help for abuse at police stations. Speaking at the Men’s Wellness Symposium at Herdmanston Lodge, she highlighted that ridicule and mockery often deter men from reporting their experiences. Dr. Persaud noted that when men muster the […]
Cardiologist Dr. Mahendra Carpen issued a stark warning at the Men’s Wellness Symposium, emphasizing that men are dying years earlier than women due to heart disease, lung cancer, accidents, and suicide, compounded by a culture of avoiding medical help. Speaking on International Men’s Day at Herdmanston Lodge, Dr. Carpen noted that men in the Caribbean […]
Haulice London, 41, and her 19-year-old daughter, Maria London, joyfully celebrated their graduation from the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE), marking a unique milestone in their lives. Haulice, who taught at Little Treasures Academy for 19 years before moving to Bush Lot Nursery School in January 2025, shared that attending CPCE was a long-held […]
Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh announced that the Safe Road Intelligence System has proven to be an effective tool for traffic enforcement, having issued over 15,000 speeding tickets since its launch in April 2025. At the launch of the Guyana Police Force’s Christmas Policing Plan, Singh highlighted the role of smart cameras and road-monitoring technology in […]
NBC News Reports | 21-year-old transgender TikTok influencer Girlalala was shot and killed following an argument with her boyfriend, Shanoyd Whyte Jr., 25. The incident occurred in Whyte’s vehicle, where authorities say a verbal fight escalated to physical violence. Girlalala was found with multiple gunshot wounds outside a home and was pronounced dead at a […]
The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) team has further demonstrated its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities with another successful Hamper Giving Friday, this time providing essential relief to families in Waiakabra and Yarrowkabra. Among the recipients were senior citizens and individuals battling chronic illnesses, as well as people with disabilities who struggle to live on […]
Twenty-three-year-old Heimraj Ramjewan, a labourer from Lot 23 Parika Outfall, Essequibo, has been remanded to prison following his appearance at the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court via Zoom. He faced a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm without a license. Upon the charge being read to him, Ramjewan pleaded guilty and was subsequently remanded. The case […]
Eyon Moore, a 51-year-old resident of Two Miles Potaro, appeared before His Worship Mr. Tariq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court to answer to three charges related to traffic offenses. Charges and Penalties: Driving Under the Influence: Moore pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle with a breath alcohol level exceeding the prescribed limit and […]
Regional Democratic Council Region No.6 Reports | The remote community of Baracara has welcomed its first Medex in nearly a decade, marking a significant enhancement to healthcare delivery in the region. Kerron Caesar, a proud son of the village, has returned home after completing his medical training to serve his community. Caesar’s educational journey began […]
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development informs residents of Kingston and Tiger Bay that the ongoing bulky waste removal exercise has been temporarily paused for the remainder of the day due to significant traffic congestion in the area. As of now, crews have successfully removed 23 truckloads of bulky waste, demonstrating steady progress […]
Guyana’s sprint star, Keliza Smith, showcased her athletic prowess by earning a bronze medal in the Women’s 100m final at the Islamic Solidarity Games, held on Tuesday at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium. Smith clocked an impressive time of 11.59 seconds, narrowly missing her season-best of 11.45 seconds, after previously winning her heat. In […]
