Opposition Leader Responds to Tragic Death of Kevin Smith

Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 20-year-old Kevin Smith from Baramita, Northwest District, who lost his life following a domestic dispute involving his partner, 19-year-old Nadria James. In a statement, Mohamed emphasized the urgent need to address domestic violence in Guyana, noting, “Too many families are being destroyed […]

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Message From Devin Sears Former AFC Parliamentarian | The Opposition Must Unite

Guyana is at a political crossroads. The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is consolidating power, raising concerns about democratic erosion. They are exploiting electoral flaws, weaponizing the judiciary, and silencing dissent, signaling a move toward one-party dominance and authoritarianism. For a nation still healing from past divisions, this trajectory is alarming. A robust democracy relies on […]

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Alleged Murder of 20-Year-Old Miner Under Investigation in Baramita

Police are investigating the alleged murder of 20-year-old Kevin Smith, a Guyanese Amerindian miner from Baramita, following an incident on September 18, 2025, around 5:00 PM. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Nadria James, is also a Guyanese Amerindian from the same area. Preliminary investigations indicate that Smith and James had been in a relationship and […]

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Former Policeman Arraigned for Conspiracy to Commit Murder

Big Smith News Watch Reports : Leyon Lindo, a former policeman, appeared before Justice Simone Morris at the High Court in Demerara on Monday, facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder. He is accused of plotting with Lennox Wayne, known as “Two Colours,” to kill prominent businessman Mohamed Faraad Khan, owner of MFK Trading. Lindo […]

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Sophia Man Pleads Guilty to Murder of Girlfriend

Big Smith News Watch Reports : Linden Benjamin, a 25-year-old resident of Sophia, has pleaded guilty to the murder of his girlfriend, 31-year-old Lisa Lucille George, who was brutally stabbed 25 times during an attack in April 2023. Appearing before Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif at the High Court in Demerara, Benjamin, represented by attorney Beulah Williams, […]

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Man Fined for Assaulting Child’s Mother

A 42-year-old man, Zafanauth Peters, was fined $25,000 for assaulting the mother of his child, Tamara Alexander. The ruling was made at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court by Magistrate Fabayo Azore, where Peters pleaded guilty to the charge. The incident occurred on September 11, 2025, at John Street, Georgetown. In his defense, Peters stated that he […]

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ExxonMobil Guyana Highlights Local Investment and Workforce Development

News Source Reports : ExxonMobil Guyana, now headquartered in Ogle, has announced that it and its contractors have spent over US$2.9 billion with Guyanese businesses since 2015, including US$419 million in the first half of this year with around 1,800 local vendors. The company emphasized its commitment to local content development through investments in businesses, […]

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Justice Kissoon Recuses Himself from GTU Contempt Case

News Source Reports : Justice Sandil Kissoon has recused himself from the contempt case brought by the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) and the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) against several government officials, including Attorney General Anil Nandlall and Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh. The unions are seeking prosecution for the failure to deduct and […]

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Scotiabank Guyana Named Best Digital Bank of 2025

Scotiabank Guyana has been awarded the title of Best Digital Bank of 2025 at the Global Finance Best Digital Bank Awards. The bank received three prestigious accolades: Best Corporate/Institutional Digital Bank, Best Consumer Digital Bank, and Best Mobile Banking App. In a statement released today, Scotiabank highlighted that these awards reaffirm its leadership in digital […]

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Dexroy McGarrell Charged with Dangerous Driving

Dexroy McGarrell, a 29-year-old resident of Bachelor’s Adventure, has been charged with Dangerous Driving following his arrest on Tuesday. The incident involved motor car #PAB 2147, which McGarrell was driving at the time. On Thursday, McGarrell appeared before Senior Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court, where the charge was formally read. He pleaded […]

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Fatal Accident on Cove and John Public Road

A tragic accident on the Cove and John public road claimed the life of Kevin Nedd, a 31-year-old resident of Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara. The incident occurred at approximately 07:55 hrs on September 15, 2025, and involved multiple vehicles. According to police reports, the accident involved motor car #PAL 8365, owned and driven by […]

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CID Videographer Provides Critical Evidence in Ongoing 2020 Election Fraud Trial

Day four of the election fraud trial related to the 2020 general and regional elections focused on forged signatures, with three police officers testifying in court. Notably, Romario Campbell, a videographer from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Guyana Police Force, presented crucial video evidence recorded during interviews conducted by Deputy Crime Chief Mitchell […]

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Number 63 Beach Set to Become Major Tourism Hub

Number 63 Beach is undergoing a significant transformation aimed at establishing it as a premier tourism destination. This initiative was highlighted during a recent site visit by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Susan Rodrigues, alongside Kamrul Baksh, Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority. The visit focused on assessing the ongoing upgrades to the […]

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Parika Labourer Arrested with Narcotics

A 27-year-old labourer, Clive Moses, was arrested yesterday evening after police discovered a significant quantity of narcotics during a routine search at Parika Junction. Acting on intelligence, officers from Regional Division #3 approached Moses around 5:30 PM while he was standing near a black Luminus motorcycle in front of the Shiraz Gas Station. An inspector […]

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ALP Urges Government to Improve Conditions in Public Schools

The Leader of the Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP) has issued a strong statement calling on the Government to urgently address the conditions of public schools and training facilities across the nation. Emphasizing the importance of a safe and conducive learning environment, the ALP insists that Guyanese children deserve access to modern educational facilities […]

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Attorney Ronald Daniels Responds to Police Statement, Defends Magistrate McGusty

Attorney Ronald Daniels has issued a statement in response to a recent release from the Guyana Police Force, criticizing what he describes as an “unjustifiable and unfortunate attack” against Magistrate Faith McGusty. Daniels represents the accused in a case involving serious charges and expressed concerns over the police’s motives. In his statement, Daniels acknowledged the […]

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Guyana Police Force Disappointed by Bail Decision in Corrosive Fluid Case

The Guyana Police Force has voiced its deep concern following a Georgetown Magistrate’s decision to grant bail to Keron Daniels, charged with throwing corrosive fluid with intent against Jilicia Leitch and Nirmala Sukraj. In a statement, the Police Force detailed that Daniels first appeared in court on September 16, 2025, and was remanded to prison […]

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