Digital wallet services are on the horizon for Guyana, as two banks are poised to introduce modern electronic payment systems following approval from the Bank of Guyana. This significant development was announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali during the opening ceremony of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2026. President Ali emphasized the […]
A 30-year-old labourer from Charity Riverdam, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), has been remanded on a cocaine trafficking charge. Munesh Samaroo appeared last week at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court, where he was charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, specifically nine grams of cocaine. According to reports, Samaroo was found in […]
The trial concerning alleged irregularities during the 2020 General and Regional Elections resumed on Tuesday, with the court hearing a voir dire involving one of the accused, Enrique Livan. Livan, who served as an Information Technology Officer at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) during the elections, faces accusations related to a flash drive scandal that […]
Capitol News Reports | A tragic incident at Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara, has resulted in the death of 65-year-old Roy Chanka. Reports indicate that Chanka was crushed by a sand truck, leading to a fatal outcome. Details surrounding the accident are still emerging, and authorities are expected to provide further information as the investigation […]
A former police officer from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Region Six, Seon Hunte, has tragically lost his life following a car accident on the Number 74 Village Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice. The incident occurred on Sunday at approximately 05:00 hrs. Hunte, 34, of Albert Street, Number 79 Village, was reportedly en route to […]
Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, Guyana Islamic Trust Highlighted The community of Vergenoegen is rallying together in a time of need, as Br. Wasim Khan, a cherished member of the local Muslim community and a dedicated father of three, urgently requires a kidney transplant. At just 31 years old, Br. Wasim, the beloved son […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources announced on Sunday that 225 small-scale miners will receive mining lands as part of a new “Troy-like” land allocation model aimed at expanding access to mining lands while enhancing compliance and transparency in the gold mining sector. In the next two to three months, the ministry plans to make available […]
Kaieteur News Reports | An employee of the National Communications Network (NCN) was arrested on Monday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court after allegedly being found in possession of a suspected firearm. The cameraman, who had been assigned to record the proceedings of the high-profile Mohamed extradition case, had only recently started his job with NCN. […]
Jadheo Bhimsingh, a 21-year-old motorcyclist and overseas-based Guyanese, tragically lost his life in a collision on the No. 64 Public Road in Corentyne, Berbice, on Monday afternoon. According to police reports, the accident occurred around 13:00hrs and involved Bhimsingh and a 60-year-old driver from No. 64 Village. Investigators revealed that Bhimsingh was riding southbound along […]
Beatrice Elizabeth Johnson, affectionately known as “Cousin Vye,” marked a remarkable milestone on Monday as she celebrated her 100th birthday, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 16, 1926, in Lot 20 Litchfield Village, West Coast Berbice, Johnson has always held the belief that she would reach this century mark. Reflecting on her life, […]
The highly anticipated Fight Night boxing card, which was to showcase Bradley “Doggie” Sampson against Mikhail “Guyanese Critic” Rodrigues, has been rescheduled to March 28th. Originally, the event promised to deliver the first-ever male world title fight on Guyanese soil. However, the postponement was necessary to allow the fighters additional time to train and ensure […]
A father and son from Guyana were arrested in Suriname after a police raid in Nieuw-Amsterdam uncovered illegal drugs and contraband cigarettes. According to reports from Surinamese authorities, the operation took place in the Commewijne district, where officers discovered significant quantities of hashish, crack cocaine, and marijuana in the suspects’ possession. Additionally, 14 cartons of […]
A 46-year-old construction worker, Asif Mohamed Abrahim, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday after pleading guilty to the rape of a 15-year-old girl in Achawib Village, located in South Rupununi, Region Nine. Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif imposed the sentence during the Essequibo Assizes at the High Court in Suddie, based on the case […]
I News Guyana Reports | A 13-year-old student from Zeeburg Secondary School, Jarron Williams, is hospitalized in serious condition following a brutal assault by two young men on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly after Williams disembarked from a bus while on his way to play football. In an interview, Jarron’s mother, Delana Nandan, recounted […]
A 21-year-old overseas-based Guyanese, Jadheo Bhimsingh, was killed on Monday afternoon after a collision between the unregistered motorcycle he was riding and a motorcar along the Number 64 Public Road in Corentyne, Berbice. The accident occurred around 13:00h, when Bhimsingh was riding south at a high rate of speed without a valid license or safety […]
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony announced on Friday that Guyana is anticipating a decline in new Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections this year. Currently, nearly 7,800 individuals living with HIV are on antiretroviral treatment (ARVs), with the majority achieving viral suppression. During a session considering the Ministry of Health’s 2026 estimates and expenditures, Member […]
The Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) has introduced a new Invoice Financing facility aimed at supporting Guyanese businesses, particularly in the oil and gas sector and other productive industries. This facility offers short-term working capital by providing up to 80% of the invoice value, with unsecured financing options available up to $2.5 million. The […]
Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) has announced a strategic partnership with Flowcatalyst Technology and Consulting Inc. (FTC Inc.), a local financial technology firm, to launch Flopay, a new payment facilitation service aimed at enhancing access to modern card payment solutions for businesses across Guyana. Flopay is designed to address common challenges faced by merchants in the […]
The trial addressing irregularities during the March 2020 General and Regional Elections resumed on Monday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court after a break of over two months since the last hearing in December 2025. Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty is overseeing the proceedings, which are being managed under case-management guidelines to ensure efficiency and preparedness […]
Magistrate Judy Latchman addressed the court on Monday regarding Azruddin Mohamed, the Leader of the Opposition, who was taken into custody and brought to court in handcuffs after failing to appear for an extradition matter. Latchman granted Mohamed bail but warned him that any further lateness would result in immediate withdrawal of his bail. The […]
