A 31-year-old electrician, Adwan Kanhai, has been remanded to prison after facing charges of assaulting his sister and using abusive and threatening language towards her and their mother during an incident in Georgetown. Kanhai appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where he pleaded not guilty to all charges. The […]
A 41-year-old handyman, Kent Williams, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to the charges of Break and Enter and Larceny. Williams, who has no fixed address, was charged in connection with a burglary at the property of a businessman from Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara. The offense occurred between January […]
A 36-year-old driver, Audwin Mingo, was granted bail of $300,000 on Wednesday after appearing in court facing multiple charges related to firearms, ammunition, and narcotics. Mingo, a resident of Bamia, Linden Highway, was arrested on February 8, 2026, in Amelia’s Ward, Linden. He stands accused of possessing narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, as well […]
Students loitering at city bus parks during school hours may soon have fewer places to hide, as the Ministry of Human Services and the Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) have launched daily inspections targeting truancy in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force (GPF). The initiative, named “Street Light Activity,” commenced on Monday and involves joint […]
News Source Guyana Reports | A heated dispute has arisen over the control of the Critchlow Labour College building on Woolford Avenue, leading to an altercation between Lincoln Lewis, Director of the College, and Dr. Stanley Paul, who claims to have seized control of the property. This morning, Lewis threatened to bulldoze the fence to […]
A man is in custody as police investigate a fire that engulfed the family home in Onderneeming, Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, leaving his partner and their four children devastated. Romona Bechu, the mother of the children, reported to the News Room that the fire, which occurred on Wednesday night, was allegedly set by her partner […]
Georgetown is grappling with significant flooding after several hours of rain overwhelmed the city’s drainage systems. Authorities are actively working to control the situation as water levels continue to rise. The heavy downpour began early Thursday morning, quickly causing drain systems to strain. Major streets across the capital became impassable, severely affecting commuters heading to […]
Three individuals were arrested on Wednesday night after police officers discovered a quantity of cannabis at the Four Miles Housing Scheme in Bartica. According to a statement from Police Headquarters, the incident occurred around 6:00 PM when officers responded to a report of suspicious activity. Upon arrival, officers observed a bag being thrown over the […]
The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) has received official notifications from international law enforcement agencies regarding the discovery of cocaine concealed within two separate containers, both of which originated from Guyana. The containers, declared as containing rice and chemicals, underwent thorough inspections before departing from Guyana. At the time of the inspections, no irregularities were […]
The family of tour guide Leon Baird is growing increasingly frustrated as they report a lack of recent communication from police regarding the investigation into his tragic and gruesome death. Baird’s brother, Nigel Andrew, expressed his dismay to the News Room on Thursday, stating that the family’s efforts to engage with investigators have been met […]
Georgetown’s historic markets, iconic buildings, and community spaces are set to undergo significant improvements this year, as the government launches a $2.8 billion Georgetown Enhancement Programme. During a session of the Parliamentary Committee of Supply, Opposition MP Ganesh Mahipaul and Duarte Hetsberger scrutinized the funding details with Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya […]
Residents of Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) can now more easily access essential government services following the inauguration of a new Government of Guyana Service Centre in Fort Wellington this week. Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, marked this opening as a significant step in decentralizing public services, making it easier for residents […]
The Haags Bosch landfill site, the first engineered sanitary landfill in Guyana, is scheduled for closure in 2029, as confirmed by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand. This announcement was made during the 2026 Budget Estimates discussions in the Committee of Supply, following inquiries from Opposition MP Ganesh Mahipaul regarding the landfill’s […]
While the multi-billion-dollar Georgetown Enhancement Programme has dominated public discourse, the 2026 Budget Estimates reveal a substantial commitment to improving regional markets across Guyana. Millions of dollars have been allocated to upgrade and complete these essential community facilities. During Thursday’s budget discussions, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, addressed inquiries from Opposition […]
A 32-year-old housewife, Sarafina Pitt, remains in custody while her accomplice, 33-year-old Shamay Bryan, a grocery shop owner, has been granted bail set at $500,000 after being apprehended with a substantial quantity of marijuana. On January 24, 2026, the two women were reportedly found with approximately 345.8 pounds of cannabis in Number 10 Village, West […]
Hugh Park, formerly a telecommunications technician, has once again made headlines, this time as the top student in the Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Business and International Law program at the University of Guyana for the Class of 2025. His outstanding achievement was officially recognized during the Faculty of Social Sciences’ Awards and Prize […]
The family of Shamar King is urgently seeking assistance in locating him, as he has been reported missing. Shamar, who is currently not in good health, was last seen in the Grove Scheme area. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a cream T-shirt and blue three-quarter pants. Family members are appealing to […]
An 18-year-old woman, Alfeia Gidding of Rose Hall, Corentyne, Berbice, was arrested on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after being found in possession of three packs of cannabis at the New Amsterdam Prison. The discovery occurred following a routine search conducted by prison authorities. The contraband was cleverly hidden within two Gillette Deodorants for Men, which […]
Oswin Kenard Baker Jr., a 19-year-old resident of Tuschen North, appeared in court today facing a serious charge of Attempt to Commit Murder. This charge is in violation of Section 103(c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 08:01. Baker made his first court appearance on February 12, 2026, at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court, where […]
The Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) conducted a targeted joint law enforcement operation on February 11, 2026, at a money exchange location situated at 29 Lombard Street, Georgetown. This operation was initiated following credible information received by law enforcement regarding illicit activities at the premises. During the operation, officers uncovered substantial evidence of illegal financial […]
