Chris Gopaul, a 34-year-old fisherman from the Riverview Housing Scheme in Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, is facing serious legal trouble after being charged with attempting to commit a felony. This charge, in violation of Section 36 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, allegedly involves a 62-year-old security guard from Charity, Essequibo Coast. On […]
Baney Lall, a 52-year-old labourer from Lima Sand, has been charged with several traffic violations, including failure to have an identification mark (rear and front), unlicensed driver, and breach of insurance. These offences occurred on January 20, 2026, at the Cotton Field Access Road. On February 3, 2026, Lall appeared before His Worship Ravindra Mohabir […]
Talesh Persaud, a 30-year-old labourer from Columbia, has been charged with several traffic offences, including obscured identification mark, failure to have an identification mark, uninsured motor vehicle, and unlicensed motor vehicle. These charges stem from an incident that occurred on December 11, 2025, at the Anna Regina Access Road. On February 3, 2026, Persaud appeared […]
Cameron Defreitas, a resident of Timehri, East Bank Demerara, has been charged with dangerous driving following a collision incident that occurred on January 31, 2026. The accident, which involved two motor lorries, took place around 3:45 AM on the Land of Canaan Public Road. Defreitas appeared at the Friendship Magistrate’s Court on February 4, 2026, […]
Jomel Kenny, a 23-year-old resident of Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara, has been charged with multiple traffic-related offenses following a fatal accident on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge (BJDRB) that occurred on January 29, 2026. On January 30, Kenny was initially charged with being an unlicensed driver, breach of insurance, and faulty packing of […]
A local cargo vessel turned tragic last evening when four crew members were discovered dead at a Water Street wharf, with preliminary investigations indicating they may have succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning. The bodies of the four men were found in the engine room of the vessel shortly before 7 PM. The deceased are identified […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, staunchly defended the government’s foreign policy during the National Budget Debate on Wednesday, directly responding to critiques from Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) Member of Parliament, Amanza Walton-Desir. Her call for an integrated foreign policy framework that addresses new and emerging challenges sparked a heated exchange. Taking […]
Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, captivated the National Assembly on Wednesday during his contribution to the 2026 Budget debates, emphasizing that “trust” is the pivotal factor in Guyana’s political landscape. His speech, however, was marked by a dramatic walkout from the WIN opposition as he began to address the Assembly. […]
Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan delivered a stern message at the opening of the Annual Officers’ Conference, emphasizing that Guyana must remain vigilant in the face of a rapidly evolving security landscape both regionally and globally. “We cannot afford complacency,” he declared, stressing that the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) “must continue to stand […]
Extradition proceedings involving businessman and Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed resumed on Thursday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, following Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman’s firm refusal to grant a defence request for an adjournment. Magistrate Latchman addressed the adjournment application with a straightforward remark: “Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is yet to come. Let us proceed.” This statement […]
In a strong call to action against the escalating threat of organized crime in the region, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has urged the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to adopt a more expansive role that extends beyond traditional border protection. His remarks came during the GDF’s Annual Officers’ Conference as he highlighted the increasing complexity of […]
News Room Guyana Reports | What began as a routine inspection aboard a docked cargo vessel at the Courtney Benn Wharf on Water Street turned deadly within minutes on Wednesday evening, as four employees of Guyana Port Inc. collapsed inside the vessel’s engine room while attempting to save each other. The incident occurred around 6:00 […]
Police are currently investigating the deaths of four crew members who collapsed aboard a cargo vessel docked at a wharf on Water Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, on Wednesday evening at approximately 6:30 p.m. The incident occurred while the men were on duty aboard the vessel. Investigators report that the crew entered a confined area near the […]
Hgp Nightly News Reports | One of the four men found dead aboard a vessel at a Water Street Wharf has been identified as Dominique Alexis, a 33-year-old father of five. He had been employed at Pritipaul for over a year. Family members grew increasingly alarmed when communication with Alexis suddenly ceased, prompting them to […]
Four men have tragically died following suspected chemical exposure aboard a cargo barge docked at a wharf on Water Street, Georgetown. The identities of the deceased have yet to be confirmed, but reports indicate that they include the vessel’s captain and two dock workers. According to initial reports, the incident occurred when the men entered […]
Claud Howard, an elderly man, was sentenced to imprisonment after pleading guilty to a charge of unlawful wounding during an appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Howard stood before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding Terrence Grenada at Bourda Market on January 27, 2026. The prosecution outlined that the incident […]
Azruddin Mohamed, the Opposition Leader of Guyana, and his father, Nazar Mohamed, have experienced a significant legal setback in their attempts to block extradition to the United States to face charges of fraud and money laundering. The Mohameds, both businessmen, had filed two challenges in the High Court. One application targeted sections of Guyana’s Fugitive […]
During the 2026 Budget debates, Mandalall Ramraj, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, announced that over 12,000 small and medium-sized contractors benefitted from contracts awarded by the Ministry last year, aimed at building capacity among young contractors for critical works across the country. Ramraj reported that 10,868 small contractors received contracts starting at $14 […]
During her contribution to the Budget Debate on Tuesday evening, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, addressed allegations of corruption related to her property purchases in the U.S. and Guyana. She firmly denied these accusations, asserting her openness to scrutiny and defending her record against claims made by APNU Member of Parliament, Sherod […]
During a session in the National Assembly, Ganesh Mahipaul, a Member of Parliament for the Partnership for National Unity (APNU), demanded a forensic audit into the hundreds of billions of dollars allocated for projects under the Ministry of Local Government. He emphasized the need for accountability, asserting that funds designated for infrastructure and capital works […]
