Nineteen-year-old jockey Kishawn Pereira tragically lost his life on Sunday evening at the Guyana Cup Horse Race meet in Berbice after falling from his horse and being trampled. The riderless horse crossed the finish line as medical teams rushed to assist him; Pereira was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Reports suggest he suffered […]
Nigel Hughes, Leader of the Alliance For Change, criticized the PPP government for not adequately addressing poverty despite Guyana earning $1.5 billion daily from oil production. Speaking at a public meeting in Linden, Hughes highlighted that 48% of the population lives in poverty, with 20% of children facing extreme food poverty. He questioned the government’s […]
The horse racing community in Guyana is mourning the loss of 18-year-old jockey Kishawn Pereira, who tragically died following a fall during the penultimate race at the 17th Guyana Cup held at the Rising Sun Turf Club. The Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee confirmed the incident in an official statement, extending condolences to Pereira’s family. […]
More than 50 individuals will receive free prosthetic limbs through the inaugural India–CARICOM Prosthetic Limbs Camp, launched at the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre. This initiative, a collaboration between the Ministry of Health, the High Commission of India in Guyana, and CARICOM, aims to support amputees across all administrative regions. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony and […]
Dr. Arif Bulkan has been selected as a judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) by the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC). He will fill the vacancy left by Justice Winston Anderson’s elevation to president of the court. Justice Bulkan holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Laws and a Doctor of […]
An unidentified pedestrian died early Monday morning following an accident on the Montrose Public Road, East Coast Demerara. The incident occurred around 4:00 AM and involved a motor car, PAC 8964, driven by a 24-year-old welder from Martyrsville, Mon Repos. According to Police Headquarters, the car was traveling east when the pedestrian reportedly ran across […]
Shamsundar Khamo, known as ‘Nest’, 20, and Vijay Khamo, referred to as ‘Guru’, 23, both farmers from Grassfield, Enmore, East Coast Demerara, have been charged with ‘Attempt to Commit Murder’. The charges stem from an incident involving Naresh Bisnauth on August 11, 2025. The two were arrested on August 11 by a Detective Sergeant from […]
The young jockey who tragically died after falling from a horse during the Guyana Cup at Rising Sun, West Coast of Berbice, has been identified as Kishawn Pereira. This confirmation came from Region Five Commander Lonsdale Withrite. The incident occurred during the final race as the sun was setting. Footage from the event shows Pereira’s […]
Onica Naar has publicly expressed her frustration over unpaid wages from the Origins Fashion Show, which took place in May. In a post on social media, Naar declared, “TODAY IS DE DAY I WOKE UP AND CHOOSE VIOLENCE!” as she called out the organizers for the delay in payment. Naar emphasized that she has worked […]
Nazar Mohamed, a U.S.-sanctioned businessman, has avoided directly answering whether he visited the Venezuelan Embassy in Georgetown, instead accusing the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) of orchestrating a smear campaign against his son, Azruddin Mohamed. PPP General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo noted that Nazar did not confirm or deny the visit, opting to deflect the question by […]
Hana Mohamed, representative of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, condemned the vandalism of the party’s flags, stating that such actions will not deter their campaign. She emphasized that flags are symbols of beliefs and freedom, not the key to winning elections. Mohamed expressed outrage over the destruction of WIN flags and the harassment […]
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) will launch its election manifesto on Monday, as announced by General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo. Three weeks ago, the party conducted consultations to gather input from various sectors. At a recent press conference, Jagdeo stated that while many plans have already been shared, the formal presentation will outline their five-year strategy […]
Following OFAC Correspondence The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party is urging commercial banks to restore the accounts of its candidates after receiving clarification from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This appeal comes in light of sanctions imposed in 2024 against Azruddin Mohamed, the party’s presidential candidate, along with Nazar […]
A devastating accident occurred today in Pirara, just outside Lethem, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including a young child. Reports indicate that a motorcycle, carrying a male, female, and their child, collided with a minibus. The victims have been identified as Jagnarine Stephen, a resident of Yakarinta village, and his wife, Keyra, who […]
In a recent press conference, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and Vice President of Guyana, announced that the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) will conduct a thorough investigation into businessmen Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed following the September 1 General and Regional Elections. Jagdeo emphasized […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo is optimistic that the Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) will secure significantly more votes from Indigenous communities in the upcoming September 1, 2025, elections. Speaking at his weekly press conference, Jagdeo expressed confidence that support from Amerindians, Indo-Guyanese, mixed communities, and Afro-Guyanese will lead to a larger majority than in 2020. […]
Terbhawan Ramjit, a 38-year-old contractor from Bath, West Coast Berbice, was granted $250,000 bail after appearing before Magistrate Annette Singh at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. He faces charges of obtaining money by false pretence. Ramjit pleaded not guilty to allegations that he defrauded Nalini Ramcharan of $1.3 million between June 1 and July 31, 2025, […]
Aubrey Norton, presidential candidate and leader of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), has issued a stark warning to the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government regarding the upcoming elections, which he calls the most consequential in Guyana’s history. Speaking at a campaign rally in Vreed-en-Hoop on August 16, 2025, Norton stated that any […]
On August 16, 2025, the Guyana Elections Commission announced that 10,481 ballots have been prepared for the Disciplined Forces to vote on August 22, 2025. Deputy Chief Elections Officer Aneal Giddings shared this news during a media training session for the upcoming general and regional elections. The Disciplined Forces, which include the Guyana Defence Force, […]
The Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, congratulates Captain Jermis Batson on completing the Logistics Staff Officer Course at the PLA Joint Logistics Support Force University in Chongqing, China. Conducted from September 1, 2024, to July 8, 2025, this comprehensive program gathered military professionals from 48 nations, focusing on operational logistics and international cooperation. […]
