In a landmark move for its burgeoning oil industry, Guyana has officially signed its first Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) under the new Petroleum Activities Act and updated fiscal regime. The agreement with a consortium led by TotalEnergies, which includes QatarEnergy and PETRONAS, secures a US$15 million signing bonus for the Shallow-Water Block S4. The signing, […]
Tragedy struck Queenstown Village, Essequibo Coast, on Monday when a one-year-nine-month-old boy, identified as Devon Walker, drowned in a trench near his home around 17:30 hours. Reports indicate that the toddler wandered off unnoticed and was later found motionless in the trench. Despite desperate efforts by residents to save him, he was pronounced dead at […]
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has issued wanted bulletins for three foreign nationals linked to a significant drug bust at Parika, East Bank Essequibo (EBE). The individuals wanted are Venezuelans Richard Daniel Rodriguez Criollo and Hernan Dario Martinez Canon, along with Colombian Camilo Morales Gonzalez, who resides on Hadfield Street, Wortmanville, Georgetown. According to CANU, […]
Police in Port Kaituma, Region One, have launched an investigation following the drowning of 16-year-old Vernil Fredericks on Sunday. The incident occurred at Canal Bank around 14:20 hrs. According to police reports, Fredericks was swimming in the middle of the river when he began screaming for help. Witnesses reported seeing him go under the water […]
A duo appeared at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court before His Worship T. Mohamed, facing charges of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. They were charged with three counts of the offense. The accused, Quincy Austin, a 38-year-old gold miner, and Ameidis Joseidis Mattey Perez, a 27-year-old cook, both from the West Watooka Hilltop […]
A 33-year-old businessman, Ron Williams of Lot 171 Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, and Jhoanlis Aurora Perez Palma have been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition without a license. They were arrested on November 9, 2025. The duo appeared at the Bartica Magistrates Court before His Worship Mr. T. Mohamed, where the charges were […]
HGP Nightly News Reports – InFab has expressed its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Mr. Kevin Browne, who tragically lost his life on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The company is deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident and extends heartfelt sympathies to all affected. InFab would like to clarify that it had […]
On Monday, November 10, 2025, Dennis Lespuer, a 36-year-old resident of Lot 22 Sixth Avenue, Bartica, appeared before Magistrate Tariq Mohamed in the Bartica Magistrate Court to face several charges. Lespuer pleaded guilty to the following offenses: Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol: He was fined $200,000 or sentenced to three […]
Detectives in Regional Division 4’C’ are investigating the death of 48-year-old Kevin Browne from Apiqua Lane, Guyhoc Park, who tragically died on November 9, 2025, after falling from the roof of a building in Good Hope, East Coast Demerara. Preliminary investigations indicate that Browne, the Chief Security Officer of Sheriff Security, was at the INFAB […]
Hon. Kwame McCoy, Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, has condemned the Mohamed family for what he describes as a “blatant disinformation campaign” aimed at mitigating their legal troubles. Speaking out against their efforts, McCoy stated that the Mohameds are using a “well-funded machinery of lies” to escape the consequences of their alleged […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced the launch of the new Public Service Upskilling Platform, aimed at enhancing the skills of public servants and strengthening the nation’s competitive future. Speaking at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, the Head of State emphasized the government’s commitment to developing a public service that is agile, results-driven, accountable, transparent, and […]
NCN Reports | The extradition case involving businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed resumed today before Magistrate Judy Latchman. Prosecutors presented crucial documents, including a diplomatic note and warrants from U.S. authorities, to support Washington’s request for the extradition of the duo. The men are alleged to be involved in financial crimes linked to a US$50 […]
Kaieteur Radio Reports | A tragic incident occurred on Sunday when a 17-year-old boy, identified as Vernel, reportedly drowned during an outing with friends at Canal Bank. According to reports, Vernel was swimming when the accident happened. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning. Tragic Drowning in Moraikobai Community
The News Desk Reports | The riverain community of Moraikobai is mourning the tragic death of a toddler, identified as 2-year-old Kevin Jacobs, who reportedly drowned earlier today. According to reports, young Jacobs was swimming in the Mahaicony Creek with his siblings when he suddenly went missing. Efforts to locate him were unsuccessful, and it […]
Azruddin Mohamed, leader of We Invest In Nationhood (WIN), joined Regional Councillor Marlise Morrison to celebrate Ellen Bowen’s 101st birthday at her home in Farm Mahaicony on Saturday. Ellen Bowen, born on November 6, 1924, in Virginia Village, Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara, later married Cecil Bowen and moved to Mahaicony, where she built a […]
Richie Adubato, a former coach for the Dallas Mavericks, Orlando Magic, and New York Liberty, has passed away at the age of 87. His family announced his death on social media. Adubato coached the New York Liberty from 1999 to 2004, leading the team to the WNBA Finals three times and holding the franchise record […]
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) successfully coordinated the official handover of relief supplies in Kingston, Jamaica, as part of Guyana’s humanitarian assistance following Hurricane Melissa. This initiative is in line with a Presidential directive and is executed in partnership with the Private Sector Commission. Relief items were transported by FARSAN to a central warehouse in […]
Random testing of boat operators for alcohol and drug use will soon be implemented in Guyana as part of new measures to strengthen safety and accountability in the maritime transport sector. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill announced this initiative following a meeting with senior officials from the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) to address ongoing […]
Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond has emphasized that road safety should be regarded as a matter of life rather than just a legal obligation, highlighting the devastation caused by road fatalities during the official launch of National Road Safety Month on Friday at the Bush Lot Community Centre Ground in Region Five. The theme for […]
In a recent Statement He Wrote “I am happy to announce that I’ve been appointed to serve on the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) 3×3 Working Group. This body is responsible for promoting, developing, and regulating 3×3 basketball throughout the Caribbean in alignment with FIBA standards. As the only Guyanese representative on the group, my role […]
