Man Drowns in Lake Capoey While Attempting to Bathe

A 45-year-old man known as “Bread,” identified as Andrew Edwards, drowned around 6:30 AM on Monday while taking a bath in Lake Capoey, located in Essequibo Coast, Region Two. According to police reports, Edwards, a laborer from Capoey Mission, had been drinking “high wine” with several villagers when he decided to go for a bath. […]

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Father of Seven Remanded on Attempted Murder Charge

Big Smith News Watch Reports : A 41-year-old father of seven, Oswald Wayne, has been remanded to prison after being charged with attempted murder and several other offenses following two separate incidents at Stabroek Market earlier this month. Wayne, who resides at 97 Section A, Block Y, Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Acting […]

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Authorities Seek Escapee in Connection with Murder of Boat Operator

Authorities are actively searching for 26-year-old Aleeba Anthony London, who was arrested in connection with the murder of 40-year-old boat operator Ryan Fredericks but has since escaped from lawful custody. London, who last resided at Lot 74, Second Street, Kaneville Grove, East Bank Demerara, is wanted for both murder and escape. Police are urging anyone […]

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Police Investigating Fatal Workplace Accident at Bachelor’s Adventure

Authorities are investigating a tragic workplace incident that claimed the life of 28-year-old Dayrovis Martinez Mendoza, a Cuban national and construction worker, at a private property in Bachelor’s Adventure Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara. The incident occurred around 11:30 AM today. Enquiries revealed that Xie Guohui, a 49-year-old Chinese businessman, had entered into a 40-year […]

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New APNU Region Six Councillor Vows to Hold Government Accountable

Following a challenging defeat in the recent general and regional elections, the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is refocusing its efforts to strengthen its representation in the Region Democratic Councils (RDCs) across the country. In the East Berbice-Corentyne region, the party has announced its three RDC councillors: Mehalai Natasha McAlmont, Colin Emmanuel Moore, and […]

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David Persaud’s Resilience: A Story of Perseverance Amidst Adversity

At 58, David Persaud faces the daily challenges of diabetes, having endured severe complications including the amputation of his left foot and kidney failure. Despite these hardships, he remains resolute, stating, “Illness may have weakened my body, but it will never break my spirit, or my love for my family.” For years, Mr. Persaud and […]

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Tragic Incident: Ranger Fatally Stabbed in North Rupununi

Kaieteur News Reports : In a tragic event early this morning, 22-year-old John Elliot was fatally stabbed, leaving the community in shock and mourning. Elliot was a ranger at Atta Rainforest Lodge, where he was known for his passion for birding and biodiversity conservation. In a heartfelt statement, Atta Rainforest Lodge expressed their sorrow over […]

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Weekly Progress Reports Required for School Projects in Region Seven- Minister Parag

Contractors in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) are now mandated to submit weekly progress reports, complete with photographs, for all infrastructural projects under the Ministry of Education. This directive, issued by Minister of Education Honourable Sonia Parag, aims to enhance oversight and ensure timely project completion. Minister Parag, accompanied by Honourable Pauline Sukhai, Minister Within the Ministry […]

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Massive Drug Bust at Haslington Seawalls

On September 19, 2025, police from Regional Division 4C, in collaboration with Special Branch officers, conducted a successful intelligence-led operation at Haslington North, resulting in the seizure of 41,753.178 kilograms of suspected marijuana. Between 7:00 and 7:30 AM, officers approached a wooden boat, named Paraboo GA 0480/5, where a male and female of mixed ancestry […]

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Police Search for Timothy Fraser in Alleged Child Rape Case

The Guyana Police Force is actively searching for Timothy Fraser, a 32-year-old businessman from C Field, Sophia, who is wanted in connection with the alleged rape of a child. Fraser was initially arrested on September 6 but was granted bail at $200,000. He remained in custody for several days due to his inability to post […]

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Narcotics and Ammunition Seized in Police Operation at Beterverwagting

On September 19, 2025, between 12:05 and 2:00 PM, police from Regional Division 4C conducted an intelligence-led operation at a corner shop owned by 42-year-old David Mingo in Beterverwagting. During the search of the shop, officers found a large plastic sealer, plastic wrap, and various ziplock bags, but no illicit items were discovered. Acting on […]

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Drug Bust at Sherima: Motorcyclist Arrested

At 10:33 AM today, police officers at the Sherima Police Station intercepted a motorcycle with registration number CP 5616, driven by 50-year-old Hector Clarkston, who had traveled from Georgetown. Initially, Clarkston was searched and found to be without illegal items. However, a thorough inspection of the motorcycle revealed a milk tin under the seat, which […]

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Young Girl Dies in Accident”Mother Heartbroken.

News Room Reports : An afternoon ride home from school turned tragic on Friday when eight-year-old Supriya Khan died following an accident on the main access road at Parika Backdam. Supriya, a Grade Three student at Parika Back Primary School, was riding home with her father, 32-year-old Imran Khan, on an electric bike around 3:30 […]

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Tragic Road Accident Claims Life of Young Student in Parika

News Room : A young girl, identified as Supriya, a student at Parika Back Primary School, tragically lost her life following a road accident on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:00 PM while she was being transported home by her father on an electric bike. Preliminary reports suggest that the bike collided with another […]

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Ministry of Education Condemns Bullying Incidents in Guyana

The Ministry of Education has expressed deep concern regarding two recent incidents of bullying among students that have surfaced on social media. The first incident involved students from Charity Secondary School and 8th of May Secondary School in Region Two, while the second took place at New Campbellville Secondary School in Georgetown. In a press […]

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