Three individuals, including a woman, appeared in the Leonora Magistrate’s Court on August 15, 2025, facing cocaine trafficking charges. The accused are Joel Leander, Satrohan Hardowar, and Lorna Scott-Williams. Leander admitted to possessing 5.442 kilograms of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and was sentenced to five years in prison, along with a fine of […]
Three individuals were granted bail of $1.5 million each at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on August 15, 2025, following charges of simple larceny. The accused are 47-year-old Colin McClennon, 34-year-old Rayon Vanlonge, and 21-year-old Rocklon Lashley, who are alleged to have stolen significant equipment valued at over G$200 million. The charges state that on December […]
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is re-evaluating its decision to permit voters to carry cell phones into polling booths for the upcoming September 1 General and Regional Elections. This announcement was made by opposition-nominated commissioner Vincent Alexander during an interview with Kaieteur News. Initially, GECOM decided to allow phones in polling booths, supported by Chairperson […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that Guyana is positioning itself to become a “mass manufacturing and industrial base” to meet both domestic and international demand. Speaking at the Building Expo 2025, he emphasized the need for foreign investors to shift focus from retail to production. Ali encouraged international exhibitors to partner with local businesses and […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced plans to construct at least 30,000 new houses over the next five years, delivering 16 homes daily if the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) is re-elected on September 1, 2025. Each house is estimated to cost $15 million, totaling an investment of $450 billion and creating approximately 150,000 jobs. During […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that 4,600 students have already registered for Guyana’s new digital school, which aims to serve learners across the Caribbean. Speaking at the opening of the International Building Expo 2025, he emphasized that the school will foster regional integration and networking among students. The digital school initiative is part of a […]
On August 15, 2025, the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) launched its manifesto for the upcoming General and Regional Elections, pledging to eliminate all forms of poverty. Presidential Candidate Aubrey Norton described the manifesto as a “Compact with the People,” prioritizing the well-being of citizens. Key promises include: In the first 100 days, APNU […]
Aubrey Norton, the presidential candidate for APNU, endorsed Dexter Todd’s comments attributing the coalition’s tax hikes and unmet promises during its 2015-2020 term to the private sector’s actions. Speaking at a recent APNU meeting, Todd claimed that the private sector had shut down economic activities, making it difficult for the APNU+AFC government to succeed. Todd […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that Guyana is in the final stages of developing a comprehensive human capital strategy to address the country’s labour shortages, particularly in healthcare. Speaking on the podcast The Rest Is Politics, he emphasized the strategy’s connection to migration and the specific skills needed for the future. The President highlighted the […]
Queen’s College student Jayden Adrian emerged as Guyana’s top performer in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams, achieving 21 Grade Ones and 6 Grade Twos. He expressed fulfillment from his hard work, aiming for a scholarship in Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics by writing 27 subjects. This year, 12,685 students sat for the exams, with […]
The Guyana Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two missing girls, Amanda Tyson, age 15, and Shazela Khan, age 14. They are among the 21 girls who went missing from the Unity Mahaica Children’s Home. If you have any information regarding their whereabouts, please contact the authorities immediately. Your help is crucial […]
The WIN Party expresses grave concern over the recent vile and threatening remarks attributed to PPP Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton. His suggestion that political opponents may end up “either in Venezuela in a box or to the US in shackles” is alarming and unacceptable. We demand a full and public apology from Minister Hamilton […]
ABC News Reports : Rapper Sean Kingston, whose legal name is Kisean Paul Anderson, has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for a $1 million fraud scheme in South Florida. The sentencing took place on August 15, 2025, after Kingston and his mother, Janice Eleanor Turner, were convicted in March of […]
Jaheem Bonus, an 18-year-old welder from West Wootaka, Linden, was arrested at the Itaballi Police Checkpoint and charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. During his appearance before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed, the charge was read to him, and he pleaded not guilty. Bail was granted in the amount of fifty thousand dollars […]
Corporals Edem Roseval and Teo Lindey, along with Able Rating Mark Bharret, have recently earned professional certifications through the Ministry of Health, enhancing their skills in the medical and pharmacy sectors. CPL Roseval completed the Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate after a year of dedicated study. This qualification equips him with vital diagnostic skills to strengthen […]
On August 14, 2025, an Inspector and a Corporal on duty at the Itaballi checkpoint intercepted a vehicle with registration GAL 686, driven by Reon Bonus. The vehicle was traveling from Madhia in Region 8 to Arimu Backdam, carrying the driver and three passengers. During the routine check, the occupants were asked for identification, and […]
Andrew Anthony Adolphus, a 32-year-old resident of the Little Diamond Squatting Area on the East Bank of Demerara, has been arrested by police for unlawful possession. He was found with five cement mixers and a quantity of steel rods, which are suspected to be stolen. The arrest occurred during a police cordon and search operation […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has rejected allegations made by gold dealer Junior Baksh regarding corruption involving senior government officials and illegal gold dealings. At a press conference, Jagdeo characterized the accusations as unfounded rumors, emphasizing that Baksh has since apologized to both President Irfaan Ali and the President’s mother for his statements. Jagdeo quoted Baksh, […]
President Irfaan Ali has asserted that the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is Guyana’s best choice to protect the country’s territorial integrity amidst ongoing aggression from Venezuela over the Essequibo region. Speaking at a public meeting in Alexander Village, Ali emphasized the importance of sovereignty and national security, urging citizens to vote on September 1 for […]
A security guard from KGM Security Company, Kelvin Belgrave, has been charged with murder following the shooting death of Cuban national Pedro Slonchak. Belgrave appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Fabayo Azore, where he was remanded to jail without entering a plea. His next court date is set for September 17. The incident […]
