Member of Parliament Odessa Primus expressed strong concerns on Facebook regarding the government’s expenditure on legal cases involving the Mohamed family. She revealed that the state has hired a total of 20 lawyers, with 12 representing Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed and 8 for Hana Mohamed. Primus criticized the government’s financial decisions, highlighting that it incurs […]
At the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2026, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar addressed international investors, emphasizing the importance of contract sanctity and security within the country. He assured the business community that their investments are fully protected. “When we in Guyana enter into a contract, we make sure that […]
Guyana is taking significant strides towards developing a competitive oil and gas workforce through local training initiatives. In a recent episode of his podcast, Tea on the Terrace, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that the government is investing approximately US$150,000 per trainee at the newly commissioned Guyana Technical Training Institute (GTTI) in Port Mourant, […]
Guyana has experienced significant economic growth over the past five years, resulting in a dramatic increase in electricity demand. Peak demand has surged from 120 megawatts (MW) in 2020 to 236 MW by the end of 2025, marking a 100% increase in just five years. During the Energy Conference at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, CEO […]
Keion Clarke, a 24-year-old laborer from Sheet Anchor, East Canje Berbice, is confronting serious legal repercussions after pleading guilty to multiple traffic-related offences. In a hearing on Thursday at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court, Magistrate Michelle Matthias remanded him to prison, denying bail. Clarke admitted to several charges, including: Driving without a license Two counts […]
A 45-year-old office clerk was apprehended on Thursday following a police operation that uncovered 35.6 pounds of cannabis on Lombard Street, Georgetown. The operation was based on intelligence and took place around 11:00 AM. Initially, the clerk was found in possession of a transparent zip-lock plastic bag containing cannabis. Further inquiries led police to a […]
Airbnb, the popular platform for travelers seeking short-term rentals of rooms, apartments, and homes, has seen notable growth, particularly in Caribbean destinations. In Guyana, the government is taking steps to ensure that Airbnb operators adhere to specific standards through a formal licensing process. Kamrul Baksh, Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), recently reported that […]
HGP Nightly News Reports | Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Slowe is a free man after Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore dismissed the sexual assault charge against him at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court. The ruling comes after the prosecution was found to have failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. In her decision, […]
Mahendra Rampersaud, a 34-year-old miner from Mon Repos School Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD), has been arrested and charged following an incident in which he allegedly stabbed his wife. Rampersaud, also known as “Kacey,” was apprehended by the Guyana Police Force during an operation on February 14 at the Lusignan Grass Field after a wanted […]
The Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) has issued a stark warning regarding new promotion criteria for senior public school teachers that prioritize academic qualifications over experience, potentially disqualifying a significant number of educators. The GTU is calling for an immediate reversal of the new point system. At a press conference, Coretta McDonald, President of the GTU, […]
In a significant announcement at the ongoing Guyana Energy Conference, Alistair Routledge, President of ExxonMobil Guyana, revealed plans for the submission of a request to the Government of Guyana for environmental authorization to explore a second gas project in the Stabroek Block offshore. Routledge outlined the company’s intention to adopt a “design one, build two” […]
Authorities in Regional Division 10 are currently investigating a tragic incident that occurred on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Mango Landing, resulting in the death of 50-year-old Balram Jhaman from Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara. According to preliminary investigations, Jhaman was involved in a mishap with articulated motor lorry GAL 8612, which was parked facing west […]
Guyanese national Ronley Floyd Bynoe appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, where he was remanded in custody as he awaits extradition to the United States. The court was informed that an indictment was filed against Bynoe in Ohio on September 20, 2023. He faces serious charges, including […]
As Guyana’s oil and gas sector continues to grow, the legislative framework is concurrently evolving. Attorney General Anil Nandlall SC recently announced that the government is in the process of crafting a crucial Oil and Gas Operations Bill. This new legislation aims to address the downstream activities emerging from the country’s natural gas developments. Nandlall […]
An urgent plea has been made on social media by Ray Ray Lilly for twelve-year-old Delroy Moses, who is in desperate need of public assistance following a diagnosis of a ruptured saccular aneurysm. This critical condition poses a significant risk, as it can lead to sudden hemorrhages and seizures. Delroy requires an essential surgery that […]
Authorities Are Seeking The Public’s Assistance In Locating A Man Wanted For Murder. The Suspect Has Been Identified As Joshua Brown, Also Known By The Aliases “Black Bai” And “Uncle Big Head.” Joshua Brown, 26 Years Old, Resides At Lot 613 East Ruimveldt, Georgetown. He Is Wanted In Connection With The Murder Of Fendel Trotman, […]
In a heartfelt plea on social media Posted by Jomar Hudson, Danielle Schultz, a mother of two, has reached out to the members of the Parliamentary Opposition of Guyana, urgently seeking their intervention regarding her ongoing medical crisis. Schultz is facing Stage 5 kidney failure, compounded by diabetes and a rare heart condition known as […]
As-salamu alaykum. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon all as we enter this Holy Month of Ramadan. As we begin this sacred observance, I address not only our Muslim brothers and sisters but every Guyanese citizen. Ramadan carries a universal message meant for us all. This Holy Month is a time for […]
An attempt to smuggle contraband into the Guyana Prison Service’s Lusignan Prison was thwarted Saturday morning when prison officers intercepted a visitor carrying cannabis hidden in his footwear. Timothy McGarrell, a resident of Timehri, East Bank Demerara, was arrested during a routine checkpoint search upon his arrival at the facility. Officers discovered a quantity of […]
Three men from the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), were fined for various traffic-related offences after appearing before the Charity and Anna Regina Magistrates’ Courts. Trevon Jupiter Trevon Jupiter, 27, a miner from Dunkel, was charged with refusing to provide a breath specimen for a breath alcohol test. This offence occurred on February 6 at […]
