The family of Leon Sikandar is mourning his tragic death following a three-vehicle collision along the Rupert Craig Highway on Tuesday morning. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Leon’s sister, Angelina, confirmed the devastating news early Wednesday. “Yesterday, I got devastating news; our brother, through no fault of his own, was involved in a 3-vehicle accident. […]
In a response to criticisms regarding the use of a U.S. lobbying firm to attack political opponents, President Irfaan Ali has described sanctioned businessman and presidential candidate Azruddin Mohamed as a “security risk” to Guyana. During a Facebook Live statement from his office, President Ali announced that measures have been activated to secure the nation’s […]
Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken has urged members of the public to approach him directly with any issues related to the Guyana Police Force, particularly if they feel their reports are being unfairly handled. Speaking during the government-produced program “Safeguarding the Nation,” Hicken emphasized the Police Force’s commitment to transparency and accountability. Highlighting an open-door […]
Michael Singh, the president of both the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) and the Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GYMMAF), has publicly endorsed His Excellency President Mohamed Irfaan Ali for a second term as Head of State. Singh highlights the President’s visionary leadership and significant investments in sports development as key reasons for his support. With […]
Location: Albion Magistrate’s Court, Corentyne Berbice A 23-year-old motorcyclist, Kenwin Collins, has been charged in connection with a tragic accident that resulted in the death of 80-year-old Menawatty Harilall. The charges were presented in court on Tuesday before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Albion Magistrate’s Court. Collins faces charges of causing death by dangerous driving, […]
Location: Piarco International Airport, Trinidad and Tobago Daily Express Reports : A tragic incident occurred at Piarco International Airport on Tuesday morning when an arriving passenger suffered a medical emergency and later died despite the efforts of first responders. According to a statement from the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, the incident took place […]
In a passionate address, Mr. Glen Lall, a prominent commentator and advocate for transparency, has issued a stark warning to the citizens of Guyana regarding the country’s handling of its newfound oil wealth. He emphasized that in just 60 days, decisive action will be crucial for the future of the nation. Lall reflected on the […]
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) today successfully carried out an urgent medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) mission for a newborn in critical condition from Region 2 (Pomeroon-Supenaam), following a request from the Ministry of Health. The newborn, delivered just hours earlier via Cesarean section at the Suddie Public Hospital, was suffering from respiratory distress and required advanced […]
A few months after pledging to build a new home for 25-year-old Omawattie Persaud and her family from Hampshire Village, Berbice, Mr. A. Mohamed returned to the community on Tuesday to officially hand over the new building. The Persaud family had previously lived in dire conditions, reaching out to the businessman for assistance. Upon visiting […]
Set to Revolutionise Recruit Assessment and Training The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has made a bold move into the digital era with the official launch of its Online Testing System, ushering in a new phase of technologically-driven recruit assessment and training. This modern initiative is poised to significantly enhance the efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness of […]
Careme Charles, a 25-year-old painter from Lot 29 Middle Street, Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara, was today charged with the offence of Felonious Wounding, in connection with an incident involving a fellow resident. Charles was arrested on June 27, 2025, by ranks from the Enmore Police Station and charged under Section 57(a) of the Criminal […]
Police are investigating a serious three-vehicle accident that occurred around 09:00 hrs today along the Rupert Craig Highway, in the vicinity of the University of Guyana Access Road, East Coast Demerara. The collision involved hire car Number HD 3223, owned and driven by 63-year-old Neil Lewis of Sisters Village, East Bank Berbice (who had two […]
Wesley Nelson, a 28-year-old gold miner from Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo, was sentenced to two months of imprisonment and fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to a charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. Nelson was arrested at the Itaballi Police Checkpoint on June 28, 2025, and was charged the following day under […]
Two gold miners, Rovel Santiago, 21, from Mabaruma in Region #1, and Shawn Williams, 20, from Kuru Kururu village along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, were arrested on Saturday, June 28, 2025, and charged with murder today, July 1, 2025. The charges were laid under the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court […]
Quincy Bernard, a 31-year-old resident of Lot 14 Church Street, Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara, who was the subject of a wanted bulletin for the offence of sexual assault, has been arrested by Police. Bernard surrendered to law enforcement at the Diamond Police Station at approximately 13:30 hrs today. He was accompanied by his attorney, prominent […]
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has officially approved the party symbol for the newly formed political movement “We Invest in Nationhood” (WIN), led by businessman and presidential hopeful Azruddin Mohamed. The announcement marks a significant milestone for WIN as it prepares to contest the upcoming General and Regional Elections on September 1st. In a statement […]
Several individuals were injured this morning in a serious three-vehicle collision on the University of Guyana Access Road in Greater Georgetown. The crash occurred after a speeding white car reportedly jumped the central median and collided with oncoming traffic. The incident took place on the westbound carriageway leading to Georgetown. Eyewitnesses and one of the […]
Through US Lobbying Firm. News Source Guyana Reports : President Irfaan Ali has strongly denied allegations that his Government has been using state resources to finance a political attack on Presidential Candidate Azruddin Mohamed through a US-based lobbying firm. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event this morning, President Ali dismissed the claims […]
Nine months after the tragic death of 18-year-old Jainarine Rampersaud, the man allegedly responsible for the motor vehicle accident has been charged. Shakir Batson, 25, from Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice, faced the court today for causing Rampersaud’s death on October 27, 2024. Rampersaud, who was riding a motorcycle with 15-year-old Stephon Verrapen as a […]
At the commissioning ceremony of the new Ogle to Eccles Highway on Monday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced the possibility of moving the existing Demerara Harbour Bridge downriver to connect Timehri, East Bank Demerara, to Sandhills. “Right now, we have the engineers examining the feasibility of relocating the old Demerara Harbour Bridge to create a […]
