Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Vidhya Persaud, emphasized the importance of treating all claims of sexual harassment with the utmost seriousness during an invited comment at Parliament on Monday night. Her remarks came in response to rising concerns regarding cases of sexual exploitation and harassment, particularly following reports and videos alleging such practices […]
A 26-year-old supermarket cashier, Shyon Freeman, from Brutus Street, Agricola, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Friday. Freeman was granted bail in the sum of $250,000 after pleading not guilty to charges related to a shooting incident involving a 16-year-old boy. The charge alleges that on May 18, […]
A young fisherman, Gangaram Iyarsammy, 25, tragically lost his life six days after a gas cylinder exploded while he was cooking aboard a vessel. Hailing from 75 Free Yard, Port Mourant, Berbice, Gangaram’s mother, Koolcoomarie, shared details of the incident that has left their family heartbroken. Koolcoomarie recounted that her son had been working in […]
A tragic incident occurred last Friday when Emanuel Williams, a 38-year-old gold miner known as “Chiny,” was fatally stabbed during an altercation at a bar in 14 Mile Issano Landing, Middle Mazaruni. The confrontation took place around 11:30 PM, according to a statement from Police Headquarters. Investigations revealed that Williams was involved in a dispute […]
Authorities are investigating a shooting incident that transpired on Monday involving armed men and police ranks on duty in the Mara Mara Backdam area of the Cuyuni River. According to a report from Police Headquarters, preliminary investigations indicate that four police ranks were on roving patrols in the region. During their operation, the police parked […]
Police have arrested Travis Brewster, also known as “Turpin,” a miner from Victory Valley, Wismar, Linden, who was wanted in connection with two separate murder investigations. According to a statement from Police Headquarters, Brewster was apprehended on Monday at approximately 3:35 PM in the area of 14 Mile, Issano Landing, following the issuance of a […]
Two women have been remanded to prison after police discovered over 300 pounds of ganja during a stop-and-search operation last weekend. The women, Shamay Bryan, 33, and Sarafina Cheddy, both from Smithfield, New Amsterdam, were arraigned this morning before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court. The charges against them include possession of narcotics […]
Authorities are investigating a tragic traffic accident that occurred late Sunday night, January 25, 2026, around 11:30 PM on the Diamond New Interlink Road. The incident involved a minibus and a motor car, resulting in the death of Jason Bhojedat, a 33-year-old driver from Annandale, East Coast Demerara, and leaving injuries to a 31-year-old passenger […]
In a pointed message shared on Facebook, Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed emphasized his commitment to his role, vowing to provide rigorous scrutiny of the government’s actions. Reflecting on his six-hour and thirty-seven-minute session in Parliament, he expressed concern over the government’s proposed $1.558 trillion budget, which he claims offers little for the average citizen. Mohamed […]
Two men were fined after pleading guilty to multiple traffic-related offences when they appeared before the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court last Friday. Jason Conway, a 20-year-old labourer from the Richmond Housing Scheme, faced charges for failing to display an identification mark on the rear of his vehicle, contrary to Section 13 of the Motor Vehicle […]
A man and a teenager were brought to justice last Friday in connection with an armed robbery that occurred earlier this month, targeting a Chinese national on the Essequibo Coast. The suspects appeared at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court, where one was remanded and the other received a sentence. Carlos Anthony Scott, a 26-year-old labourer […]
Withdrawals totaling US$2.463 billion were made from Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund (NRF) throughout 2025 to support national development priorities under Budget 2025, adhering to the provisions set forth by the Natural Resource Fund Act of 2021 and the approvals granted by the National Assembly. The announcement came from Dr. Singh during his presentation of the […]
A 38-year-old taxi driver from East Ruimveldt, Jeremy Rodrigues, was charged with unlawful wounding during an appearance on Wednesday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Rodrigues was brought before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty in relation to an incident that occurred on December 29, 2025, in which another individual, Emperor Headley, was reportedly unlawfully and maliciously […]
Newly elected Leader of the Opposition party, We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), businessman and political figure Azruddin Mohamed has committed to a vigorous campaign aimed at uncovering what he characterizes as systemic corruption within the Government of Guyana. Following his confirmation as party leader, Mohamed announced that WIN will enhance its role as a watchdog […]
Six individuals have been charged with failing to report an unnatural death following the incident involving Jamal Bourne, also known as ‘Skinny,’ who allegedly shot himself during a Facebook Live broadcast on January 18, 2026. The accused were arrested on January 20, 2026, and formally charged on January 26, 2026. The individuals charged are: Shiloh […]
In a significant crackdown on road safety, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Traffic Department reported more than 3,000 traffic offences in just one week. From January 18 to January 24, 2026, a total of 3,279 cases were documented, with speeding identified as the most prevalent violation. During this enforcement period, police charged 1,170 motorists for […]
Jason Bhojedat, a 33-year-old Chemist and Distillery Plant Manager at Demerara Distillers Limited, tragically lost his life in a late-night accident on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Bhojedat was driving a small bus along the Farm Public Road when a speeding car collided with the back of the bus, causing the vehicle to flip over multiple […]
During a session of the National Assembly on Monday, Speaker Manzoor Nadir condemned remarks made by newly elected Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed, warning that such comments could lead to a review by the Privileges Committee if they are found to violate parliamentary rules. At the start of the session, Nadir congratulated all Members […]
Azruddin Mohamed of We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) was declared Guyana’s new Leader of the Opposition on Monday following an election held among Opposition Members of Parliament at the Parliament Buildings. The election, convened by Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir, took place ahead of the presentation of the 2026 National Budget, formally establishing […]
The Ministry of Health has expressed regret over an unfortunate incident that occurred at the New Amsterdam Hospital involving a patient, Ms. Kelisha Pestano, aged 26. On January 14, 2026, at 22:24 hours, Ms. Pestano presented to the hospital with complaints of lower back pain and mild vaginal bleeding, without uterine contractions. After thorough assessment, […]
