Sherwin Peters, a 36-year-old former SWAT officer, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the manslaughter of Orin Boston, a father of two, during a controversial 2021 operation. The sentence was handed down on Thursday by Justice Sandil Kissoon in the High Court, who condemned the actions of the SWAT team as “unlawful, […]
News Room Guyana Reports : The family of 16-year-old Kimberley Jones is calling for justice following her tragic death in a road accident on Tuesday night. Kimberley was struck by a vehicle while crossing the Bel Air Public Road around 21:20 hrs. According to reports, a car identified as PAF 2130, driven by 32-year-old Paul […]
News Room Guyana Reports : The trial of businessman Marlan DaSilva, charged with the brutal killing of his partner, Kenesha Vaughn, has yet to commence, despite all statements being filed. The matter was called on Thursday morning before Acting Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where it was once again adjourned. Defense […]
The body of 22-year-old Ezekiel Smith was discovered in the Princes Street area on June 24, 2025, with two gunshot wounds to the head and multiple injuries indicative of severe beatings. His family was notified of his death by a representative from a funeral home, prompting a wave of grief and concern. Smith had been […]
News Source Guyana Reports : A 23-year-old man, identified as Joshua Taylor, was pronounced dead at the Georgetown Hospital following a violent exchange of gunfire with police early this morning at his parents’ home. According to reports, police were called to the residence after Taylor armed himself with his father’s gun and began firing indiscriminately […]
Dr. David Hinds, co-leader of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), addressed supporters of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) on Sunday, advocating for a significant cash transfer from the nation’s oil revenues to every Guyanese family. Speaking at the coalition’s campaign launch at the Square of the Revolution, he asserted that each family should […]
Shaliza Smith, a 29-year-old resident of Lot 11 Hogg Street, Albouystown, was released on $50,000 bail on Wednesday after being arrested for attempting to smuggle seven SIM cards to her imprisoned friend at Camp Street Jail. Smith appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where she pleaded not guilty to […]
and Possession of Smoking Utensils Akash Parsaram, known as ‘Samsung,’ a 21-year-old construction worker from Success, was arrested on July 7, 2025, and charged with armed robbery and possession of smoking utensils. The robbery charge stems from an incident in which Parsaram allegedly robbed a 16-year-old trainee woodworker of a cellular phone valued at $26,000, […]
A 25-year-old man, identified as Devon Greaves, was arrested last night, July 9, 2025, after being found in possession of 28.2 grams of cocaine during a mobile patrol by ranks from the Charity Police Station. At approximately 8:02 PM, police officers were conducting routine patrols in the vicinity of Charity back street when they noticed […]
Two Chinese nationals, 37-year-old Cai Zhiming and 27-year-old Qiu Weifu, were arrested on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, and subsequently charged with assault causing actual bodily harm to local resident Jason James. The incident, which occurred in Lot 76 First Avenue, Bartica, prompted immediate police action after a video clip surfaced on social media, showing the […]
Police have initiated an investigation into a tragic incident that occurred around 11:30 AM on Wednesday on the Vive-La-Force Access Road, resulting in the death of a 36-year-old man operating a front-end loader. The deceased has been identified as Nadir Baksh, a resident of the Zeelugt Squatting Area, East Bank Essequibo. He was driving a […]
Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old girl on the #22 Bel Air Public Road at approximately 9:20 PM on July 8, 2025. The accident involved motor car #PAF 2130, owned and driven by Paul Mahabal, a 32-year-old resident of Montrose, East Coast Demerara. The victim, Kimberley Jones, […]
News Source Guyana Reports : Over two weeks after being found guilty of fraud and sentenced to nine months in prison, political activist Kevon Lorrimer has yet to begin serving his sentence. The sentence was handed down in his absence, and he was taken into custody by police in Linden on Monday. Since then, he […]
CNC3 Reports : Attorney-at-law and director of the Tobago Business Chamber, Martin George, was granted bail in the amount of $150,000 on Wednesday after being charged with two sexual offences. George faces allegations of sexually assaulting a female attorney at his Dundonald Street office on March 22, 2025. He is charged with indecent assault and […]
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has dismissed recent statements made by Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton regarding the future of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) under a possible APNU-led administration, labeling them as “disingenuous” and a “shameless attempt to rewrite history.” In a statement released on Wednesday, Mustapha reminded the public that it was the APNU […]
Blumberg Grain, a leading global food security company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Guyana, represented by the Ministry of Agriculture, to collaborate on the marketing and branding of a regional food hub currently under construction at Yarrowkabra along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. Blumberg Grain specializes in integrated crop and food […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has issued a warning regarding unauthorized visits to Amerindian communities, emphasizing that such actions could constitute a criminal offense. He urged individuals to adhere to the proper procedures before entering these villages. Nandlall’s remarks come in light of a recent incident involving Azruddin Mohammed, the Presidential Candidate for the We Invest […]
News Source Guyana Reports : Prices for vegetables, fruits, ground provisions, and meat have surged by more than 75% on average over the past three years, according to data from the New Guyana Marketing Corporation. This increase reflects a steady rise in food costs recorded at the Bourda and Stabroek markets, two of the country’s […]
News Source Guyana Reports : The United States Government will send security experts to Guyana to train members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in preparation for the upcoming General and Regional Elections on September 1. This announcement was made today by U.S. Ambassador Nicole Theriot. The experts are expected to come from either the […]
Melissa Cylus, 36, walked out of the High Court a free woman this morning after a jury delivered a not guilty verdict in her manslaughter trial, which stemmed from the death of her reputed husband, Julian Anthony Reberio. Reberio was found dead at their home in Soesdyke on November 13, 2018. A post-mortem examination revealed […]
