Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the PPP/C, stated that the Carter Center’s pre-election report for Guyana’s September 1 polls confirmed the government’s view that the voters’ list is not “bloated” and that the campaign has been peaceful. However, Jagdeo expressed disappointment over the report’s omission of key issues, including allegations of vote-buying and violence […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has dismissed letters sent by the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party to international organizations, asserting that they lack significance. During his weekly press conference at Freedom House on Thursday, Jagdeo remarked, “A vagrant can write the Secretary-General. Even Mad Max can write the Secretary-General. It doesn’t mean anything.” […]
Vice President and PPP/C General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has called for clarity regarding the recent visit of businessman Nazar Mohamed to the Venezuelan Embassy, stating, “We still want to know why he went there.” At his weekly press conference on Thursday, Jagdeo expressed frustration over Mohamed’s lack of a direct response to questions surrounding […]
In a Social Media Statement WIN Wrote : The WIN party has expressed deep concern over the treatment of its campaign manager, Maria Basheer, and several supporters who were taken into custody on Wednesday evening while promoting an upcoming party meeting. Basheer, along with the driver of their vehicle, a taxi driver, a deejay, and […]
Seon Delon Fraser, a 34-year-old resident of Nabaclis Squatting Area, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the Itaballi Police Checkpoint after being found with 87.2 grams of suspected cannabis. Fraser was a passenger in a motor lorry (GAD 9344) traveling from Bartica to Quart Stone Backdam when the vehicle was […]
The Guyana Police Force is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for an alleged break and enter and larceny at the Cellphone King Electronic store, located at Lot 29 Stelling Road, Vreed-En-Hoop, West Coast Demerara. The incident occurred between 5:00 PM on August 18, 2025, and 4:40 AM on August 19, resulting […]
Members of the WIN party were detained by police and their campaign truck impounded on allegations of noise nuisance while driving through Mabaruma to announce an upcoming rally. The incident occurred as party members made their way through local streets, prompting police intervention. They spent the night at the Mabaruma police station and were released […]
— In a compelling statement, Trevor L. Benn has expressed his support for the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Aubrey C. Norton as the next President of Guyana. Benn emphasizes that the country is at a pivotal moment, marked by unprecedented economic potential and an increasingly engaged citizenry. Leadership Rooted in Experience and […]
As members of the disciplined services prepare to vote this Friday, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali urged them to choose wisely and consider the party that has supported them. Speaking in Black Bush Polder, he reminded them of the previous administration’s cuts to their Christmas bonuses and highlighted the PPP/C’s restoration of this benefit, which […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports : Police have detained three suspects related to the death of 27-year-old Christopher Stephens, whose body was found floating in the Puruni River on August 18, 2025. The men were taken to the Bartica Police Station on August 20 and are assisting investigators. An eyewitness reported seeing a man armed […]
The Organization of American States (OAS) has launched its Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) for the 2025 General and Regional Elections in Guyana, led by former Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding. The mission includes 27 experts and observers from 18 countries, focusing on electoral organization, technology, political financing, electoral justice, and women’s participation. Observers will monitor […]
The Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) has filed a legal challenge in the High Court against the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for excluding approved political parties from ballots in several regions. The application seeks constitutional relief, arguing that GECOM’s practices violate Articles 59, 149, and 160 of the Constitution and the Representation of the People Act. […]
The Government of Guyana has officially commissioned the new state-of-the-art Tuschen Secondary School, a facility that President Irfaan Ali has described as “second to none.” The commissioning took place on August 20, 2025, marking a significant investment of $864.7 million in education. During the ceremony, President Ali emphasized that the new school can rival any […]
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn officially commissioned a newly constructed Command Operations Centre in Mackenzie, Linden, on August 20, 2025. This facility represents a significant investment of $33.9 million under the government’s broader security sector upgrade program. The Command Operations Centre is a crucial element of the ‘Safe City to Safe Country Expansion Project’ […]
A fiery exchange has erupted on social media between Bryan Max and Mikhail Rodrigues, known as the Guyanese Critic, drawing significant public attention. Max initiated the confrontation with a provocative statement, declaring, “In 2 weeks’ time, Guyanese Critic will kneel in my office and beg not to be sent to jail for that pump station […]
A 21-year-old woman, Nikita Grant, has been reported missing since August 18. Grant, who resides at Lot 6 Mount Sinai in New Amsterdam, was last seen by her family as she left for work at C&M Bakery, also located in New Amsterdam. A report has been lodged with local police, and family members are urgently […]
Rawle Toney Wrote Via Social Media : It has been three days since the tragic death of 19-year-old jockey Keshawn Periera at the Rising Sun Turf Club during the penultimate race of this year’s Guyana Cup, yet there has been no official statement from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, nor any condolences from […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports : A 37-year-old Berbice man, Mahendra Paltoo, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter for the 2022 killing of his wife, Oma Davi Virasammy. The incident occurred on November 6, 2022, during a domestic dispute at their home, where Paltoo attacked Virasammy with a […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports : Truck driver David Ragnauth, who fled after fatally hitting 22-year-old Alex Persaud on August 13, is set to appear in court for causing death by dangerous driving. Persaud was crossing the Supply Public Road when Ragnauth, reportedly speeding, collided with another truck before running him over and fleeing the […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has enhanced its mobility with the addition of 21 new Toyota Hilux Double Cab pickups and 20 Honda XR 150 motorcycles. The vehicles were acquired by the Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Home Affairs. The handing-over ceremony took place at the Tactical Services Unit, attended by Police Commissioner […]
