The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has announced that Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh has been placed on administrative leave following his sanction by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control for alleged drug trafficking. In a statement, the GPF noted: “In keeping with the Guyana Police Force’s Standard Operating Procedure, Senior Superintendent […]
U.S. Sanctions Four Guyanese Nationals for Drug Trafficking Former Commander of Region One (Barima-Waini) Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh is among four Guyanese nationals sanctioned by the United States for drug trafficking. The others include Paul Daby Jr., Mark Cromwell (a former policeman), and Randolph Duncan. Details of the Individuals: Himnauth Sawh: Current member of the […]
Celebrating 101 Years: Ms. Hamidan Bacchus Honored by Ministry Ms. Hamidan Bacchus of Region Two recently celebrated an extraordinary milestone, turning a remarkable 101 years old! To honor this incredible achievement, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security presented her with a commemorative hamper. Ms. Bacchus expressed her gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for this […]
Investigation Underway in Fatal Accident on Essequibo Coast Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at approximately 21:25 hrs last night (Wednesday, June 4, 2025) on the Riverstown public road, Essequibo Coast, which claimed the life of 28-year-old Kevin Bacchus. The accident involved three vehicles: motor lorry #GNN 4987, owned and driven by the […]
None of the Persons Who Endorsed the PPP/C has been offered anything General Secretary of the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, emphasized that no politician who has recently backed the party has been offered any positions or special benefits. He believes these endorsements stem from a genuine belief in the PPP […]
APNU+AFC Region Five RDC Councilor Ismail Muhammad-Al-Cush Endorses President Dr. Irfan Ali and the PPP/C In a Statement he Wrote : Assalamu alikum! I, Ismail Muhammad-Al-Cush, Imam & Mujtahid of Number 3 Masjid, West Coast Berbice, formerly the Imam of Rosignol Masjid, West Bank Berbice, and a sitting APNU+AFC councilor of the Region Five RDC, […]
A 60-year-old Chinese businessman, Zhao Pe Lizhan, was robbed of $70,000 in cash during a brazen attack at his business, WF Fast Food Restaurant, located in D’Urban Backlands, Georgetown, on Wednesday evening. The robbery occurred around 6:55 PM and involved four suspects—two males and two females—believed to be juveniles and of African descent. The police […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo Defends Infrastructure Investments Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has described the political opposition as “short-sighted” while defending the government’s infrastructure investments as essential for meeting the needs of the population. At his weekly press conference, Jagdeo highlighted the recent commencement of registration for the PAL motor vehicle series, just three […]
Commissioning of the Centre for Equity, Opportunity, and Innovation in Plymara The Centre for Equity, Opportunity, and Innovation at Plymara has been officially commissioned, thanks to the efforts of the Office of the First Lady, Her Excellency Mrs. Arya Alli. The centre, located in Plymara, East Berbice-Corentyne, was inaugurated with a simple ceremony yesterday. Minister […]
Adriana Younge to Be Laid to Rest by the end of June. Kaiteur News Reports. After more than a month and two autopsies, 11-year-old Adriana Younge, whose body was mysteriously found in a swimming pool at the Double Day International Hotel, will finally be laid to rest by the end of this month. This was […]
Missing Child Alert: Deveyanie (“Meme”) Name: Deveyanie, also known as “Meme”Age: 14 years oldLast Seen: Around 8:00 PM on Monday, June 3rd, 2025Location: Her parents’ home If you have any information about her whereabouts, please contact the nearest police station immediately or call any of the numbers below: 670-1520 695-5748 625-8472 335-3596 Please share this […]
Urgent COVID-19 Message from Haji Dr. Roshan Khan In a heartfelt address recorded from his home, Haji Roshan Khan emphasized the ongoing threat of COVID-19 in Guyana, urging citizens to prioritize their health by wearing masks and sanitizing regularly. Khan, who recently experienced mild symptoms of the virus, expressed concern over public complacency regarding health […]
Attorney General Nandlall Asserts GECOM Will Proceed with Elections Preparations Attorney General Anil Nandlall has made it clear that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) will continue its preparations for the upcoming General and Regional Elections on September 1, regardless of the presence of Opposition Commissioners. Mr. Nandlall’s statement follows an incident where an Opposition GECOM […]
US Embassy Warns Against Birth Tourism The US Embassy today issued a warning that using a visa to travel for the primary purpose of giving birth in the United States, with the intent of securing U.S. citizenship for the child, is not permitted. Consular officers will deny a visa application if they suspect this is […]
Driver Charged with Two Counts of ‘Facilitating a Terrorist Act’ Jason Jacobis, a 28-year-old driver from Lot 131 Prashad Street, Annandale, East Coast Demerara, was arrested by a Detective Corporal from the Ruimveldt Police Station and charged yesterday with two counts of ‘Facilitating a Terrorist Act’, contrary to Section 309 A(2) of the Criminal Law […]
Intelligence-Led Police Operation Conducted at Plaisance: Narcotics and Cash Found Earlier today (Wednesday), between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM, based on intelligence received, Superintendent Dufu, along with other ranks, proceeded to Lot 18 Victoria Road, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, to conduct a search for ammunition, firearms, and narcotics. Upon arrival, a male of African descent, […]
‘Scarface’ Sentenced to Three Years in Prison Ryan Sookdeo, known as ‘Scarface’, a 21-year-old fisherman from Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on June 1, 2025, and charged today by ranks from the Vigilance Police Station with the offense of ‘Break-and-Enter-and-Larceny’, contrary to Section 229(a) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. Sookdeo is […]
Two Armed Robbery Suspects Charged and Remanded to Prison Shawn Prince, a 22-year-old auto body worker from Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, and Nick Sumair, a 26-year-old construction worker from Good Hope (Phase 2), East Coast Demerara, were arrested on June 1, 2025, and charged today (June 4) by ranks from the Vigilance Police Station with […]
Families Tour Block ‘B’ Experiment Housing Scheme Scores of families who were allocated house lots at Block ‘B’ of the Experiment Housing Scheme in Region Five recently had their first look at what will soon be their new homes. The Ministry of Housing and Water facilitated a special engagement that included a virtual tour and […]
It’s Time to Secure a Seat at the Table – Together! In a Social Media Post VPAC wrote : We are not chasing positions; we are chasing purpose. We enter this race not with blind ambition, but with a deeply rooted mission—to confront corruption and create inclusive opportunities where the voices of young people, working-class […]
