Afiana Lesperance, a single mother whose childhood was fraught with hardship and discouragement, is set to be one of 469 students graduating from the University of Guyana’s Institute of Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE) on Friday, December 5, 2025. Afiana’s story reflects the journeys of many IDCE graduates who have embraced a crucial second chance […]
Duarte Hetsberger’s MP impassioned address on the state of justice in Guyana has sparked significant dialogue regarding perceived inequalities within the legal system. His remarks come in the wake of a harsh sentence handed down to a single mother, who received a one-year prison term and a fine of $1 million for a cyber offence. […]
USA TODAY Reports Former NBA center Elden Campbell, known for his calm demeanor and dominant presence on the court, has passed away at the age of 57. His death was first reported by the Los Angeles Times. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Campbell, affectionately nicknamed “Easy E” during his time with […]
News Source Guyana Reports | The Guyana Police Force is currently investigating an alarming armed confrontation that occurred recently between a group of police officers and gun-carrying partygoers outside a city nightclub. A video of the chaotic scene has surfaced on social media, showing several men armed with guns engaged in a heated argument with […]
In a Recent Press Statement The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party is voicing strong concerns following the sentencing of single mother Lorian Tony, who was jailed for one year and fined $1 million for cyberbullying. As an ambulance driver at Lethem Hospital, Toney is described as an upstanding citizen who pleaded guilty with an […]
The Government of Guyana is actively working to acquire Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking medication that allows for HIV prevention through just two injections a year. Produced by the U.S. company Gilead, Lenacapavir is currently priced at US$28,000 annually for HIV treatment in the United States. However, it is expected to be available at a significantly reduced […]
Twenty-four-year-old canter driver Condell Padmore was granted bail totaling $800,000 after appearing before Chief Magistrate (acting) Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, facing two counts of simple larceny allegedly committed on separate occasions. Padmore, residing at Lot 106 New Housing Scheme, Sparendam, East Coast Demerara, is accused of stealing a quantity of textile fabric […]
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 […]
