Police Urge Assault Victim to Come Forward as Investigation Continues

Authorities are urging the victim of an assault, captured on video, to step forward as the investigation into the incident continues. The altercation took place around 14:00 hours on Saturday, January 25, 2026, at a park in La Jalousie. The incident gained attention after a video showing three males assaulting another man began circulating on […]

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Statement from We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) on Community Concerns

On January 23, 2026, members of We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), led by MP Tabitha Sarabo-Halley, visited Leopold Street, Werk-en-Rust, to engage with residents and address their concerns. During these discussions, residents expressed significant apprehension regarding efforts to take control of the community club and the adjacent community ground. In response to these concerns, residents […]

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Major Initiative to Reduce Backlog of Appeals in Guyana’s Court of Appeal

Chancellor of the Judiciary (ag) Justice Roxane George has instructed the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Judicature to launch a significant backlog-reduction effort aimed at clearing over 2,000 appeals and applications filed between January 1, 1996, and December 31, 2024. In a recent press release, the Court acknowledged the frustrations expressed by […]

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Accident Update : Tragic Accident Claims Three Lives in Linden

News Source Guyana Reports | Three individuals have tragically lost their lives in an accident along the new Wisroc Public Road late last night. Among the deceased is well-known spiritual leader Andrew Irving, who was traveling in the vehicle with the other two victims. The other victims have been identified as Marcus Berley, the driver […]

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Six Charged Following Investigation into Death of Jamal Bourne

Police have confirmed that six individuals have been charged in connection with the death of wanted man Jamal Bourne, whose final moments were captured in a widely circulated video on social media. Shilon Nurse will face charges for possession of a firearm without a license and possession of ammunition without a license. Additionally, Nurse is […]

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Investigation Underway After Police Vessel Sinks in Rupununi River

The police are currently investigating an incident that occurred on Saturday around 8:10 AM, involving ranks from the Guyana Police Force, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), and an officer from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) during a joint operation. Preliminary investigations indicate that the ranks were boarding an 18-foot aluminum boat at the […]

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WHO Regrets U.S. Withdrawal Decision, Stands by COVID-19 Response Amid Criticism

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed regret over the recent notification of withdrawal from its organization by the United States, a founding member that has significantly contributed to various public health achievements, including the eradication of smallpox and advancements against diseases like polio, HIV, and Ebola. WHO views this decision as detrimental, arguing that […]

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Essequibo Man Charged with Possession of Narcotics for Trafficking

Ramesh Gangoo, a 45-year-old laborer from Anna Regina Housing Scheme, has been arrested and charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, in violation of Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Chapter 10:10. Gangoo was arrested on January 21, 2026, on Anna Regina Old Market Road, where he […]

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Man Charged with Rape of a Child Under 16

Frank Satrohan, a 25-year-old resident, has been arrested and charged with the offence of rape of a child under 16 years, in violation of Section 10(3) of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03. Satrohan is accused of committing the offence between November 5 and November 10, 2023, as well as during December 2023. He appeared […]

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Man Charged with Sexual Activity with Child Family Member

Elton Gudge, a 49-year-old taxi driver and businessman, has been arrested and charged with sexual activity with a child family member, in violation of Section 16(3)(b)(i) of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03. Gudge is accused of committing the offence in December 2025. He appeared at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on January 21, 2026, […]

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Fugitive Robbery Accused Returned to Guyana After Interpol Arrest

HGP NIGHTLY NEWS Reports | After years on the run, Philbert McPherson, a former armed robbery accused, has been arrested in Suriname and returned to Guyana following an Interpol notice. McPherson, who fled the country while on High Court bail, has been sentenced in absentia to seven years’ imprisonment for robbery under arms and illegal […]

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East La Penitence Vendor Granted Bail Following Court Incident

Big Smith News Watch Reports | Roberta Murray, a 50-year-old vendor from East La Penitence, has been granted bail after appearing in court to answer several charges stemming from a disruptive incident at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Murray appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, where she admitted guilt to three offenses: assault, resisting arrest, […]

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Businessman Arrested for Drug Possession

Prince Bagot, a 61-year-old businessman, was arrested on Thursday after the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) conducted an operation at his residence. Officers discovered 912 grammes of cannabis and 11 grammes of ecstasy at Lot 108 David Rose Street. Following the search, Bagot was charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. He appeared […]

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Businessman Charged with Fraudulent Conversion

Jason Stephaney, a 27-year-old businessman from Greenheart Street, South Ruimveldt, has been arrested and charged with fraudulent conversion, a violation of Section 197(1)(b) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. The arrest occurred on September 19, 2025, and Stephaney is accused of committing the offence over a period from June 2024 to September 2025 […]

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