Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh has dismissed concerns that Guyanese without bank accounts will be unable to access the $100,000 cash grant, saying that no […]
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Miner Drowns in Pomeroon River After Falling Overboard
Kaieteur Radio Reports : A 35-year-old miner from Wakapao Mission, Lower Pomeroon River has died after reportedly drowning in the Pomeroon River on Wednesday. He […]
NPTAB Invites Small Contractors for 2026 Registration for Works Below G$15M
The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), under the Ministry of Finance, is inviting small contractors across Guyana to participate in the National Registration […]
Police Probe Death of Shelly Alexander (“Cookie”) After Woman Found Unresponsive in Sophia
Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 43-year-old woman, Shelly Alexander, also known as “Cookie,” who was found unresponsive in the yard […]
$100,000 Cash Grant Portal Now Live as Government Moves to Next Phase
A $100,000 cash grant online portal is now live, allowing eligible Guyanese to register from home as the Government moves into the second phase of […]
Christopher Ali Remanded to Prison on Charges of Rape and Attempted Murder of Child’s Mother
A 28-year-old man from East Bank Berbice has been remanded to prison after being charged with rape and attempted murder involving the mother of his […]
Traffic Chief Warns Against Illegal LED Lights, Cites Glare Risks to Road Safety
Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh is warning motorists that the use of unauthorized LED lights on vehicles is illegal and poses serious dangers to road users. […]
Corriverton Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Wounding Stepfather/Uncle in Berbice High Court
A 32-year-old Corriverton man, Mulshankar Sukharam, of Number 79 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was on Wednesday sentenced to 15 years and six months in prison for […]
OPR Launches Investigation After Otis Payne Dies in Police Custody
Following the death of Otis John Jordan Payne, 30, of South Haslington, East Coast Demerara, while in custody at the Cove and John Police Station, […]
Guyanese/Canadian Couple Detained at Timehri Airport Over Suspected Raw Gold in Carry-On
Police say a Guyanese/Canadian couple scheduled to depart Guyana for Toronto on Thursday night was detained after suspected raw gold was found in their carry-on […]
President Irfaan Ali Expresses Concern Over Suriname Charges Affecting Corentyne River Use
President Irfaan Ali said he has been made aware that authorities in the Republic of Suriname have instituted charges for the use of the Corentyne […]
Christopher Ally to Appear in Court Thursday on Attempted Murder and Rape Charges
BIG Smith News Watch Reports : A 28-year-old man, Christopher Ally, also known as “Pinky,” is expected to appear in court on Thursday, March 26, […]
Miner Dies After Tree Falls on Mining Pit at 13 Miles, Mango Landing
A 27-year-old miner, Mark Anthony Williams of Morashee Village, East Bank Essequibo, has died after he was struck in the head by a falling tree. […]
Quamina Guest House Gutted by Fire in Georgetown; Owner Reports Millions in Losses
Kaieteur News Reported : A longstanding Quamina Guest House on Quamina Street, Georgetown was completely gutted by fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. […]
Cash Grant Online Portal Still Under Development; Finance Ministry Urges Public to Exercise Patience
The Ministry of Finance has moved to clarify that the online portal for registration and updates in relation to the $100,000 cash grant is still […]
Chief Justice (ag) Grants SOCU Detention Order Over Gold and Currency Valued at Over GY$160M
On Monday, March 23, 2026, the Honourable Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh granted a Detention Order in favour of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), […]
Aladdin Dookie Missing Corriverton Fisherman Found Dead
NCN Reports : Aladdin Dookie, 28, of Number 77 Housing Scheme, Corriverton, Berbice, has been found dead after going missing following a fishing trip on […]
CCJ Grants Stay in Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed Extradition Case; Appeal Hearing Set for April 21, 2026
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has granted a stay of ongoing extradition proceedings against Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed and has set April 21, 2026, […]
Over 200 Driver’s Licences Expected to Be Suspended as Demerit Point System Cracked Down
More than 200 driver’s licences are expected to be suspended as authorities move to strictly enforce Guyana’s demerit point system against repeat traffic offenders. Traffic […]
Guest Escapes Georgetown Guest House Fire by Jumping from Window
A guest at the Quamina Street Guest House in Georgetown is counting his blessings after he was forced to jump from a window to escape […]