Simpli Royal Production has launched an exciting call for talented teenage girls across Guyana to participate in a prestigious competition aimed at discovering the next Teen Queen. The initiative seeks vibrant, passionate young women with a flair for the performing arts who are ready to embrace a life-changing challenge. The campaign, titled “Calling All Talented […]
PARAMARIBO (Reuters) – Suriname’s parliament made history on Sunday by electing Jennifer Simons as the nation’s first female president. The decision sets the stage for the former parliamentary speaker and physician to lead a country on the brink of a significant oil boom. Simons received backing from Surinamese lawmakers just six weeks after a closely […]
A tragic accident has resulted in the death of Kevindra Tularam after the motorcar he was driving crashed into the back of a truck. The incident occurred moments ago in Mahaica on the East Coast of Demerara. Reports indicate that Tularam had attended a funeral earlier in the day and was on his way home […]
Chairman of the Alliance For Change (AFC), David Patterson, has firmly denied allegations that his party engages in sexism, racism, and homophobia. Speaking at the party’s weekly press conference on Friday, Patterson described the AFC as a “free and liberal party,” addressing recent claims made by former Vice President for the Youth for Change (YFC), […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Bharrat Jagdeo, has asserted that the only threat to free and fair elections in Guyana comes from the People’s National Congress/Reform (PNCR). At a press conference on Thursday, Jagdeo stated, “If there is ever a threat to holding free and fair elections at GECOM from anyone, it […]
A 26-year-old labourer, Shawn Dover, has been remanded to prison following his appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on a larceny charge. Dover, a resident of Leopold Street, Werk-En-Rust, Georgetown, pleaded not guilty to the charge read by Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty. The charge alleges that on July 3, 2025, on Brickdam, Georgetown, Dover […]
A 29-year-old vendor, Ishmel Lewis, has been granted release on $150,000 bail for the charge of discharging a loaded firearm with intent. Lewis, a resident of Lot 194 Grove Squatting Area, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The indictable charge alleges that on April 21, 2025, […]
A 26-year-old welder, Alvin Grannum, has been remanded for attempted murder following an incident that occurred on July 1, 2025. Grannum, a resident of Lot 175 Dasilva Street, Kitty, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty. The charge, which Grannum did not plead to as it is indictable, alleges that […]
Hon. Natasha Singh-Lewis endorsed Azruddin Mohamed and the political party We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), emphasizing the critical juncture at which the nation stands. Reflecting on Guyana’s fifty-nine years of striving for political stability, national unity, and social and economic advancement, she lamented that the voices of the oppressed and marginalized have often been silenced […]
In light of recent developments, Chairman of the opposition Alliance For Change (AFC), David Patterson, expressed grave concerns regarding the gas-to-energy project, following the severing of ties between major contractors CH4 and Lindsayca. He described the multi-billion-dollar flagship initiative of the Government as potentially on the path to a massive failure Patterson, a former Public […]
A First in Fyrish Village History A wave of joy and gratitude swept through the community of Fyrish Village as history was made at the Fyrish Village Nursery School’s graduation ceremony. For the first time in the school’s existence, every graduating student proudly received a personalized trophy, thanks to the generous support of the Hon. […]
Ronaldo Alphonso, a seasoned gold miner with over 20 years of experience and the current President of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association, has proudly announced his endorsement of His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, for a second term as President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. Alphonso’s decision comes after careful consideration of […]
Bibi Salima Persaud, a 50-year-old housewife, was discovered dead late Friday night at her home on Lot 193 Ivan Road. The prime suspect in her death is her husband, Dinesh Ram, also known as ‘Paul,’ a 38-year-old mechanic. Persaud and Ram were in a common-law relationship and lived in a one-storey wooden house elevated about […]
Jamal Green, a 26-year-old mechanic from Durban Street, Lodge, was fatally stabbed in an altercation with another man on Friday, July 4, 2025. The incident occurred around 1:30 PM between Robb and Albert Streets. The suspect, identified as Keon Belgrave, a 30-year-old taxi driver from the Sophia squatting area, has been arrested and is currently […]
Guyana Times Reports : Prosecutors from the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) were caught off guard on June 27 when they discovered that three criminal charges against convicted fraudster Dave Rajeshwar Persaud had been dismissed weeks earlier by Magistrate Delon Bess at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court under questionable circumstances. Persaud, who is currently serving a […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo announced that the Government will intensify its monitoring of Chinese businesses, particularly supermarkets, that have been reported to pay for goods using gold and foreign currency. This initiative aims to stabilize the foreign currency market in Guyana, especially concerning the U.S. dollar. In recent months, the Government has injected millions of […]
The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is set to launch its election campaign on Sunday with a rally at the Square of the Revolution. During this event, the party’s leaders will outline their plans for Guyana, with a particular emphasis on addressing unemployment and underemployment. APNU Presidential Candidate Aubrey Norton provided insights into the […]
Aubrey Norton, leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), addressed concerns regarding the recent resignation of Jermaine Figueira, dismissing claims that Figueira was sidelined and labeling him as incompetent. Figueira, a prominent figure in the PNCR, resigned last weekend, joining a growing list of party members who have departed. Despite this, Norton stated at […]
Several individuals have been arrested in connection with the tragic attack on two brothers in Litchfield on Thursday night. The deceased has been identified as 18-year-old Jerroy Gordon, a resident of Lot 68 Litchfield, Region Five. Reports indicate that Jerroy and his 16-year-old brother, Jerry Gordon, were riding a motorcycle when they were violently confronted […]
Daily Express Reports : A tragic incident occurred earlier today when 14-year-old Zion Roberts was shot and killed in Belmont. According to police reports, the shooting happened around 10:25 a.m. as Roberts and another man, slightly older, were standing on Serraneau Road off St. Francois Valley Road. Witnesses reported that a car of unknown make […]
