Police in Region Seven are investigating the alleged abduction of a Guyanese boat captain and another man in the Cuyuni River area, believed to have been taken by a Venezuelan gang. The missing boat captain has been identified as 66-year-old Fredrick Pollard from Bartica, Essequibo River. The identity of the second victim remains unknown. Reports […]
Vickash Sankar, a nine-year-old boy from Maria’s Pleasure, Wakenaam, was discovered wandering along the Heroes Highway at approximately 3:45 PM on Monday. When questioned by authorities, Vickash revealed that he had come to Georgetown for a family event but had wandered away from the yard and lost his way back. Tragically, he informed the police […]
A new terminal building is set to be constructed at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri, by the UK-based BHM Group. During the sod-turning ceremony, President Irfaan Ali emphasized the need for the expansion due to increasing air traffic. He noted that a single terminal cannot accommodate the future demands of Guyana’s growing travel industry. […]
The Guyana Prison Service has officially opened its new headquarters at Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, relocating from Brickdam. Located within the Lusignan Prison compound, the new facility provides expanded space for administrative operations, improved staff coordination, and better integration of security and rehabilitation functions. This move enhances oversight and operational efficiency while supporting efforts to […]
Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited has announced the appointment of Dr. Toussant Boyce as the new Managing Director, effective October 1, 2025. Dr. Boyce, a distinguished Guyanese national and Attorney-at-law, brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles within the Republic Financial Holdings Group in both Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. Dr. Boyce has built […]
Chief Elections Officer (CEO) Vishnu Persaud announced on Monday that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has confirmed the authenticity of photos showing actual ballots that were posted online during the voting of the Disciplined Forces last Friday. However, the origin of these images remains unknown. “We have not been able to determine how, where, or […]
Members of the Disciplined Forces turned out in impressive numbers on Friday morning as the initial phase of voting for the September 1, 2025, General and Regional elections commenced. The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) reported an 83% turnout among service members, reflecting strong engagement just one week before the national polls. The turnout by each […]
The call for five more years of leadership under President Irfaan Ali is being framed as essential for safeguarding Guyana against ongoing threats from Venezuela. Advocates assert that Ali’s administration is effectively managing Venezuela’s aggressive posture along the border, ensuring both immediate and long-term security for the nation. Venezuela’s persistent claim to two-thirds of Guyana’s […]
Kyle Small, a 25-year-old unemployed resident of ‘C’ Field, Sophia, was arrested by police today at approximately 12:20 PM after being found in possession of an unlicensed 9mm Taurus pistol and ammunition. The incident occurred when two officers from the Brickdam Police Station’s anti-crime patrol were on duty in the Sophia area. They responded to […]
The Guyana Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Johnathan Mahadeo, who is wanted for the murder of Toralpher Simon Harry. Name: Johnathan Mahadeo Date of Birth: December 28, 1980 Last Known Address: Lot 51 New Road, Vreed en Hoop, West Coast Demerara Offence: Murder Date of Offence: August 24, 2025 Place of […]
Mikhail Rodrigues, known as ‘Guyanese Critic,’ and Bryan Mackintosh, also referred to as Bryan Max, were charged today at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court. Rodrigues faces a charge of unlawful wounding against Mackintosh, while Mackintosh is charged with provoking a breach of the peace and using abusive language toward Ossie Rogers. He is also charged with […]
Police are investigating a tragic accident that occurred on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at approximately 6:30 AM on the Mocha Access Road, resulting in the death of 60-year-old Sookram, a resident of 153 Barr Street, Kitty, Georgetown. The accident involved a motorcar (PNN 5140), driven by 25-year-old Shawn Alleyne, and a motorcycle (CP 4540) operated […]
News Source Guyana Reports : APNU candidates rallied in Hopetown, urging Region Five residents to support leader Aubrey Norton in the upcoming elections. Businessman Saiku Andrews emphasized the choice voters face: to improve their future or maintain the status quo. He noted rising inequality and urged young voters to take their votes seriously. Former Deputy […]
Students attending Kwakwani Secondary School are expected to return to classes by the last week of September 2025, following a devastating fire that destroyed a section of the school on Sunday. The Ministry of Education made this announcement in a press release on August 25, reassuring parents and students that efforts are underway to minimize […]
The High Court has rescheduled the constitutional case contesting the Guyana Elections Commission’s (GECOM) ballot practices to Tuesday, August 26, 2025, after the applicant’s lawyer requested additional time to review the defense’s submission received on Sunday. Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh presided over the proceedings in the matter of Krystal Hadassah Fisher v. GECOM on […]
Bryan Mackintosh, widely known as ‘Bryan Max,’ and social media personality Mikhail Rodrigues, known as ‘Guyanese Critic,’ were charged on August 25, 2025, following a physical altercation over the weekend. The two men appeared before Magistrate Leroy Daly at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, facing separate charges related to the incident that occurred on Saturday, August […]
In a heartwarming event on August 24, 2025, Ms. Alice Baptist, a 91-year-old pensioner, received a new semi-furnished home, courtesy of the Community Development Council (CDC). This initiative was made possible through the village’s 2025 Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) funds. Housing and Water Minister, the Hon. Collin Croal, joined Ms. Baptist and other villagers […]
In the wake of a tragic incident at the Rising Sun Turf Club that claimed the life of 19-year-old jockey Kishawn Pereira, Bhigrog Poonai, businessman and former president of the Guyana Horse Racing Authority (GHRA), is calling for immediate reforms in the country’s horse racing sector. Pereira, a rising talent from Better Hope, East Coast […]
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, has assured the residents of Kwakwani that the government will act swiftly to rebuild the Kwakwani Secondary School, which was destroyed by a fire early Sunday morning. In a pre-recorded video shared on his Facebook page, Edghill described the incident as a “regrettable” tragedy but emphasized the government’s commitment […]
Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the PPP/C and Vice President of Guyana, assured supporters at a rally on August 24 that security forces are prepared to respond decisively to any attempts to disrupt the upcoming general and regional elections on September 1. Speaking to thousands gathered at the Stewartville rally, Jagdeo condemned the “dangerous […]
