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U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) Chairman John Jovanovic will arrive in Guyana tomorrow for high-level meetings aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and reaffirming American support for the country’s landmark gas-to-energy project and future development initiatives. During his visit, Chairman Jovanovic is scheduled to meet with President Dr. Irfaan Ali, the American Chamber of Commerce, and staff […]

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A security officer from Brooklyn, New York has been sentenced to 38 months’ imprisonment and fined $14.18 million after pleading guilty to possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. Bradley Hibbert appeared before Magistrate Tomika Clarke at the Friendship Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where he entered a guilty plea and was subsequently sentenced and […]

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President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that the Government is reviewing its laws on littering, with a focus on leveraging camera technology to catch offenders and impose stricter penalties — part of a broader push to instil greater environmental responsibility across the country. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at Camp Ayanganna […]

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Citizens Bank Guyana Inc. has announced a reduction in its home mortgage interest rates alongside more flexible repayment terms, in a move aimed at supporting the Housing Initiative for Guyanese Citizens and making homeownership more accessible across the country. The Bank is offering a tiered interest rate structure designed to accommodate borrowers at every income […]

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President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that a list of persons identified in connection with irregularities in Guyana’s driver’s licensing system will be published shortly, with those named expected to come forward and explain themselves. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at the Guyana Defence Force on Wednesday, the President said reconciliation […]

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The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) has reported two significant drug enforcement actions this week, including an airport interception and a sentencing stemming from a months-long investigation on the Corentyne. Ogle Airport Interception A man was arrested last Thursday after CANU officers intercepted a parcel of cannabis at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport at […]

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Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh is reminding e-bike riders that their vehicles are treated as motor vehicles under Guyanese law and must meet the same legal requirements as any other motorised vehicle on the road including registration, certification, insurance, and a valid licence to operate. “These e-bikes must be registered, certified and insured and persons must […]

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Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond has firmly reaffirmed that there is “no tolerance” for the mistreatment of individuals in police custody, as authorities simultaneously investigate several incidents involving alleged misconduct by members of the Guyana Police Force. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a recent event, Walrond said her office treats all such […]

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Passengers who are put out of minibuses after complaining about loud music are being treated unlawfully, and drivers who engage in such behaviour can face criminal charges, a senior traffic official has warned. Inspector Lindon Williams of the Kitty Police Station’s Traffic Department made the disclosure during a recent episode of the ‘Road Safety and […]

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Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has announced that the Government has now processed a total of 150,963 cash grants, with more than 140,000 of those payments made directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts, as the nationwide rollout continues to gather pace. Providing an update on the […]

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News Source Guyana Reports : A post-mortem examination conducted on the body of seven-year-old Isabella Dabadial on Tuesday has confirmed that the child died by manual strangulation, as her mother, 26-year-old Sarah Shivpersaud, remains under police guard in hospital and is expected to face murder and attempted murder charges this week. The tragedy unfolded on […]

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The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Guyana has strongly condemned comments made by attorney Mohamed Ali regarding the passing of Kadeem Gordon, LL.B., describing them as “grossly insensitive” and making clear that the legal fraternity wants no association with them. In a statement, the Bar Council said it noted the remarks with “great […]

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Opposition party We Invest In Nationhood (WIN) is alleging political targeting and police misconduct following the arrest and overnight detention of activist Farazad Khan at the Albion Police Station, describing the incident as part of a broader pattern of intimidation against its members on the Corentyne. According to the party, the sequence of events began […]

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Mr. Kadeem Gordon, describing him as a dedicated and valued member of the Ministry’s extended family whose contributions will not be forgotten. In a statement, the Ministry paid tribute to Gordon, remembering him for his professionalism, diligence, and quiet strength — qualities […]

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Inews Guyana Reports : The body of 15-year-old Arif Azeez, who went missing after falling into Hot and Cold Lake on Easter Monday, has been recovered, bringing a painful end to a desperate search that gripped the Essequibo Coast community. Azeez, a student of Madina Academy, Cotton Field, and a resident of Adventure Village, Region […]

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A young Berbice woman, now stranded in Georgetown with four small children and facing eviction, is making a heartfelt public appeal for urgent assistance with food, diapers, and shelter. Alicia Nero, a single mother, says she is at her breaking point. With children aged ten years, seven years, six years, and a ten-month-old infant still […]

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Police in Regional Division #2 are investigating an alleged drowning incident that occurred on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Hot and Cold Lake, Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast, involving a 15-year-old student. The victim has been identified as Arif Azeez of Adventure, Essequibo Coast. According to initial enquiries, Azeez had gone to the lake on an outing […]

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Tragic reports have emerged of a 15-year-old boy drowning at Hot and Cold Lake in Region Two on Monday. The teen has been identified only as Arif. Further details surrounding the circumstances of the drowning are still emerging at this time. This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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News Room Confirms : The Guyana Police Force has launched a formal investigation after a video circulating on social media appeared to show an off-duty Assistant Superintendent of Police engaged in a confrontation with a civilian, during which threatening language was used. In a statement, the Force confirmed that the matter was brought to the […]

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NCN Guyana Reports : A haunting warning delivered by a mother to her children’s father in the moments before a seven-year-old girl was allegedly killed has emerged as investigators continue probing one of the most heartbreaking incidents to grip the nation in recent memory. The children’s father, Kirwayne Dabidyal, has revealed that 26-year-old Sarah Elizabeth […]

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