The Ministry of Home Affairs applauds the significant actions taken today (Thursday, June 5, 2025) by the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which has sanctioned several named Guyanese and foreign nationals as part of ongoing investigations into the use of Guyana as a transshipment point for drugs destined for […]
Sentenced to Four Years Imprisonment Ralph Pollard, known as “Monkeyman,” a 29-year-old resident of Lot 29 Diamond New Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, and also of Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on May 30, 2025, and charged with Break and Enter and Larceny. On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Pollard appeared virtually from Lusignan Prison […]
Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, launched a scathing attack on aspiring presidential candidate Azzurdin Mohamed, accusing him of dishonesty, contradictions, and a lack of credibility. This statement follows criticisms from the Mohamed family regarding the government’s Because We Care cash grant program. In a Facebook post, […]
Sentenced to Two Years Imprisonment Rawl Success, a 27-year-old security guard residing at Lot 102 Beterverwagting Sideline Dam, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on June 3, 2025, for the simple larceny of a cement mixer valued at G$450,000, the property of Quincy Kendall. He appeared in court today to answer the charge. On Thursday, June […]
General Secretary of the governing People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, announced this afternoon his party’s enthusiasm in welcoming Opposition members who have expressed their support for President Irfaan Ali’s bid for a second term. Recent endorsements came from Opposition Member of Parliament Geeta Chandan-Edmond, as well as the Regional Chairman and Vice […]
More than five months after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) concluded interviews and recommended appointments for two critical judicial posts in Guyana, key stakeholders remain uninformed of the decision. Back in January, the JSC recommended that Senior Magistrate Judy Latchman be appointed as the new Chief Magistrate and Alisha George as Deputy Chief Magistrate. This […]
Guyana’s Ministry of Health issued an advisory on Thursday afternoon, urging members of the public to take all necessary precautions amid the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant. See below the full release from the Ministry of Health: The Ministry of Health (MOH) is urging the public to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions […]
Another statutory meeting of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) ended on Thursday with division, as APNU+AFC-nominated commissioners raised concerns and objections on several electoral matters. The discord follows a walkout by the opposition during last Tuesday’s meeting, which ended abruptly. Central issues raised this week revolved around voting rights for prisoners, the ability of polling […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has announced that Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh has been placed on administrative leave following his sanction by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control for alleged drug trafficking. In a statement, the GPF noted: “In keeping with the Guyana Police Force’s Standard Operating Procedure, Senior Superintendent […]
U.S. Sanctions Four Guyanese Nationals for Drug Trafficking Former Commander of Region One (Barima-Waini) Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh is among four Guyanese nationals sanctioned by the United States for drug trafficking. The others include Paul Daby Jr., Mark Cromwell (a former policeman), and Randolph Duncan. Details of the Individuals: Himnauth Sawh: Current member of the […]
Celebrating 101 Years: Ms. Hamidan Bacchus Honored by Ministry Ms. Hamidan Bacchus of Region Two recently celebrated an extraordinary milestone, turning a remarkable 101 years old! To honor this incredible achievement, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security presented her with a commemorative hamper. Ms. Bacchus expressed her gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for this […]
Investigation Underway in Fatal Accident on Essequibo Coast Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at approximately 21:25 hrs last night (Wednesday, June 4, 2025) on the Riverstown public road, Essequibo Coast, which claimed the life of 28-year-old Kevin Bacchus. The accident involved three vehicles: motor lorry #GNN 4987, owned and driven by the […]
None of the Persons Who Endorsed the PPP/C has been offered anything General Secretary of the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, emphasized that no politician who has recently backed the party has been offered any positions or special benefits. He believes these endorsements stem from a genuine belief in the PPP […]
APNU+AFC Region Five RDC Councilor Ismail Muhammad-Al-Cush Endorses President Dr. Irfan Ali and the PPP/C In a Statement he Wrote : Assalamu alikum! I, Ismail Muhammad-Al-Cush, Imam & Mujtahid of Number 3 Masjid, West Coast Berbice, formerly the Imam of Rosignol Masjid, West Bank Berbice, and a sitting APNU+AFC councilor of the Region Five RDC, […]
A 60-year-old Chinese businessman, Zhao Pe Lizhan, was robbed of $70,000 in cash during a brazen attack at his business, WF Fast Food Restaurant, located in D’Urban Backlands, Georgetown, on Wednesday evening. The robbery occurred around 6:55 PM and involved four suspects—two males and two females—believed to be juveniles and of African descent. The police […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo Defends Infrastructure Investments Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has described the political opposition as “short-sighted” while defending the government’s infrastructure investments as essential for meeting the needs of the population. At his weekly press conference, Jagdeo highlighted the recent commencement of registration for the PAL motor vehicle series, just three […]
Commissioning of the Centre for Equity, Opportunity, and Innovation in Plymara The Centre for Equity, Opportunity, and Innovation at Plymara has been officially commissioned, thanks to the efforts of the Office of the First Lady, Her Excellency Mrs. Arya Alli. The centre, located in Plymara, East Berbice-Corentyne, was inaugurated with a simple ceremony yesterday. Minister […]
Adriana Younge to Be Laid to Rest by the end of June. Kaiteur News Reports. After more than a month and two autopsies, 11-year-old Adriana Younge, whose body was mysteriously found in a swimming pool at the Double Day International Hotel, will finally be laid to rest by the end of this month. This was […]
Missing Child Alert: Deveyanie (“Meme”) Name: Deveyanie, also known as “Meme”Age: 14 years oldLast Seen: Around 8:00 PM on Monday, June 3rd, 2025Location: Her parents’ home If you have any information about her whereabouts, please contact the nearest police station immediately or call any of the numbers below: 670-1520 695-5748 625-8472 335-3596 Please share this […]
Urgent COVID-19 Message from Haji Dr. Roshan Khan In a heartfelt address recorded from his home, Haji Roshan Khan emphasized the ongoing threat of COVID-19 in Guyana, urging citizens to prioritize their health by wearing masks and sanitizing regularly. Khan, who recently experienced mild symptoms of the virus, expressed concern over public complacency regarding health […]
