Guyana News Updates
Family of Four Seeks Assistance After House Fire in Shieldstown A family of four is urgently seeking help following the complete destruction of their home in Shieldstown, Berbice, on Sunday. Jennifer Lanchan, 21, her husband Junior Nathaniel, a carpenter, and their two young children, aged two years and eight months, were living in a one-bedroom […]
30-Year-Old West Berbice Man Charged for Assaulting Police Rank — Remanded to Prison, Facing Additional Charges Akeem Smith, a 30-year-old reservist soldier from West Coast Berbice, was charged on Monday, June 2, 2025, and remanded to prison for assaulting a police rank. Smith appeared at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Sunil Scarce, facing the […]
Traffic Chief Warns: Violent Resisters to Law Enforcement Will Be Tased In light of the increase in violent assaults on traffic policemen executing their official duties across the country, traffic ranks are facing significant challenges in enforcing the laws of Guyana. A notable number of citizens are determined to break the laws by committing traffic […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has pledged a series of critical upgrades to the Goed Fortuin fishing area on the West Bank Demerara. This is part of his ongoing commitment to improving working conditions for fisherfolk nationwide. In the wee hours of Tuesday, President Ali conducted a walk-through of the site and engaged fishermen and […]
Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Geeta Chandan-Edmond has now joined several prominent figures in endorsing President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) ahead of the 2025 General and Regional Elections. She made the announcement while providing her full support for the CARICOM Arrest Warrant Bill during Monday’s sitting of the […]
PNC MP Geeta Chandan-Edmond Endorses President Ali for Second Term People’s National Congress (PNC) member of parliament Geeta Chandan-Edmond has officially endorsed President Dr. Irfaan Ali, aligning herself with the governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and supporting his bid for a second term. Almost moved to tears during her presentation to the National Assembly on […]
Residents of East La Penitence in Georgetown will soon benefit from a new recreational facility to support a range of community activities. Following requests made by community members, work will commence tomorrow to construct a tarmac surface, providing a durable surface for sporting activities, including tennis and basketball. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill […]
Bartica Electrician Walks Again After Near Leg Amputation Picture of Michel Outridge – CHW Pretty Debideen Hailed as ‘Guardian Angel’ for Life-Saving Intervention Guyana Chronicle Report By Michel Outridge . When all hope seemed lost, electrician James Thomas refused to give up. Determined not to become an amputee, he sought a second opinion and trusted the […]
Kebra Duncan Sentenced to Seven Years for Manslaughter of Edino Jose Kebra Duncan was this week sentenced to seven years in prison for the 2019 killing of 23-year-old Edino Jose, bringing an end to the nearly six-year-old case that began with a deadly confrontation and a guilty plea to the lesser offence of manslaughter. The […]
The government passed the Criminal Law Miscellaneous Bill 2025 on Monday, which prohibits wearing masks or disguises to commit an offence. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, described the bill as both reasonable and necessary to deter criminal behaviour, enhance public safety and support law enforcement efforts. Attorney General and […]
Tribute to Mr. Thomas W. Prince (Stokes), Soldier 1058 It is with deep respect and solemn gratitude that the Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, along with the Officers and Ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), pay tribute to the late Mr. Thomas W. Prince (Stokes), Soldier 1058. His creative vision and […]
Justice Served: Bartica Man Sentenced to Thirteen Years for 2007 Manslaughter Guyana Times Reports. Eighteen years after the brutal killing of a gold miner in the Arimu Backdam, a Bartica man who was deported from France has been sentenced to thirteen years in prison for the crime. Michael O’lando Corrica, 44, formerly of Lot 02 […]
Warning from Dr. David Hinds: A Fragmented Opposition Risks Election Success Co-leader of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), Dr. David Hinds, today warned that a “fragmented opposition” could further split the votes when the General and Regional Elections are held on September 1, 2025. At a press conference on Monday, he stated that splitting the […]
The National Assembly on Monday passed an amendment to the Representation of the People Act (ROPA) aimed at strengthening Guyana’s electoral system and preventing any attempts to derail the election process. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, introduced the modification to the bill’s second and final readings. Attorney General and […]
–Over 25,000 senior citizens expected to benefit President Irfaan Ali’s initiative of an NIS One-Off payment programme for eligible insured persons who have between 500 and 749 contributions, was today officially launched by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh. President Ali had […]
Check Your Eligibility Government of Guyana National Insurance Scheme One-Off Payment The Government of Guyana has approved a One-Off Payment via the National Insurance Scheme for insured persons of pensionable age who have contributed to the Scheme but do not qualify for Old Age Pension due to having fewer than 750 contributions on record. Eligibility […]
Polling for the Next President of Guyana: Who Will Lead? This is not an Official Poll for the Election or in any way associated with the process of GECOM. As the political landscape in Guyana evolves, the anticipation for the upcoming presidential elections is palpable. With the election date set for September 1, 2025, we […]
Tragic Discovery: Man Found Dead Near New Amsterdam Market A man was discovered dead in the vicinity of the New Amsterdam Market on Saturday. The deceased, identified as 49-year-old Tyrone April, was reportedly of no fixed abode. At approximately 7:00 AM, April was seen lying motionless in an alleyway between Payless Variety Store, China Supermarket, […]
24-Year-Old Sophia Man Charged for Assaulting Police Rank and Other Traffic-Related Offenses Shamar Williams, a 24-year-old resident of Sophia Squatting Area, Greater Georgetown, was charged today (Monday, June 2, 2025) for assaulting a police rank, following a viral social media video of the incident. He faces several charges of assault and traffic-related offenses. Williams appeared […]
Job Opportunity: Finance Clerk at UNDP We Are Hiring!Contract Type: FTA LocalLevel: G4 Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree: 1 year of experienceOR High School Certificate: 4 years of experience Fluency in English Deadline: 8th June 2025 If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply! How to Apply: Applications can […]