The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) regrets to confirm the death of a female patient who was recently admitted to the institution and being managed on a medical ward. The patient first presented to the Emergency Department on January 17, 2026, with complaints of headaches and abnormal behavior. Following evaluation, she was admitted for further […]
On Sunday, police discovered the body of an unidentified female in a trench located between Barbie Dam and Lamaha Springs. According to a police report, the woman, believed to be of mixed ancestry and between 40 and 50 years old, was found floating face down in the trench around 10:00 AM. Preliminary investigations revealed several […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports | A 22-year-old pregnant woman has tragically died after reportedly jumping from a window at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) earlier this evening. The deceased has been identified as Marissa Eastman, a resident of Parfaite Harmonie, Region Three. Sources indicate that Eastman was approximately seven months pregnant and was […]
Police have apprehended 19-year-old Kobie Isiah Benjamin, a welder from Annandale New Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, following a wanted bulletin issued in connection with an alleged attempted murder and robbery under arms. Acting on information received on Friday, January 16, 2026, law enforcement officers conducted a search at a residence in Annandale, where they […]
Authorities are seeking assistance in locating Kirtenis Garraway, a 22-year-old woman who has been reported missing. She was last seen on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at approximately 20:30 hours, when she left her home at Lot 91 Bush Lot, Essequibo Coast, for Georgetown, accompanied by her two-year-old daughter. Kirtenis is described as medium-built, with a […]
Jilicia Leitch has safely arrived in the United States, marking a significant milestone in her recovery journey after suffering severe chemical burns to her face and right eye on September 3, 2025. After exhausting all available options in Guyana, Ms. Leitch turned to the Vigilant Political Action Committee (VPAC) for assistance approximately two weeks ago. […]
Two men, Dyal Simon and Adonayi Hoyte, were brought before Magistrate Weever at the Wales Magistrate’s Court on Friday, facing charges related to the possession of a significant quantity of cocaine. The duo was jointly charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, involving 22.934 kilograms of cocaine. During the court proceedings, Hoyte […]
The Ministry of Education is set to launch a mobile app aimed at tackling social issues such as bullying in schools. Education Minister Sonia Parag revealed this initiative during a recent episode of the Starting Point podcast. “We have an actual app that we created that we are going to formally launch, but it’s there […]
As part of its ongoing nationwide streetlight installation program intended to enhance community safety, the government is adopting a tougher stance against the theft of these public assets. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, made this announcement today ahead of the installation of additional streetlights across the country. During a live broadcast from Providence, East […]
Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Sébastien Sigouin, emphasized his commitment to engaging all stakeholders as part of Canada’s longstanding support for democratic governance, human rights, and the rule of law. Earlier this week, High Commissioner Sigouin met with the leadership and senior members of the WIN party, during which they discussed issues of mutual interest, […]
A 26-year-old fisherman and a 63-year-old woman were arrested on Thursday following a police operation that resulted in the seizure of a quantity of suspected cannabis at their residence in Unity, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara. According to a release from Police Headquarters, the operation was conducted at approximately 20:00 hours. Officers carried out a search […]
Two separate police operations conducted in Good Hope and Plaisance on the East Coast of Demerara on Thursday resulted in the seizure of firearms and ammunition. According to police reports, the first operation took place around 19:30 hrs in Plaisance. Officers on motorcycle patrol responded to a supermarket where they noticed a security guard with […]
Education Minister Sonia Parag has called on contractors involved in school construction to adopt innovative strategies to ensure deadlines are met, as part of a new zero-tolerance policy aimed at expediting infrastructure projects. Speaking on the Starting Point Podcast on Friday, Minister Parag highlighted the urgent need for timely project completion to facilitate a conducive […]
Police have made an arrest in connection with the murder of 27-year-old Matthew Ramlichan, who was fatally stabbed at Barakat Landing, Cuyuni River, on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Ramlichan, a pork-knocker hailing from the Soesdyke–Linden Highway, succumbed to his injuries following the violent incident. After gathering information and conducting investigations, police acted on leads and […]
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has begun essential preparatory works to ensure the reliability of tint and noise nuisance meters used across the country. This initiative aligns with the Bureau’s mandate to promote accuracy in measurement as local authorities prepare to enforce new regulations. Shailendra Rai, Head of Legal Metrology at the GNBS, […]
The judiciary in Guyana is grappling with significant challenges due to a shortage of magistrates and judges, with the Court of Appeal currently facing a staggering backlog of approximately 2,000 cases. This was revealed by Chancellor of the Judiciary (ag), Justice Roxane George, during the Opening of the Law Year 2026 earlier this week. Justice […]
HGP Nightly News Reports | City businessman Randy Jagdeo was acquitted on Friday after the Diamond Magistrate upheld a no-case submission, determining that the charge of inciting a treason felony against him was legally defective and lacking sufficient evidential support. Jagdeo, 39, of Alexander Village, faced the charge under Section 314 of the Criminal Law […]
Dwayne Bishop has been sentenced to a combined total of eight months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges stemming from a domestic violence incident and a subsequent cutlass attack on a bystander who intervened. Bishop appeared before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, where he admitted to the following charges: Assaulting his partner, […]
News Source Guyana Reports | Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh has issued an order requiring Magistrate Tamieka Clarke to recuse herself from five cases involving the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) due to apparent bias. The situation stems from a legal dispute dating back to November 2022, when Clarke, then a private attorney, filed constitutional […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) have launched a significant crackdown on miners operating without the necessary permits. This initiative aims to seize minerals from illegal operations and close them down effectively. In an official release today, the Ministry and GGMC stated they are collaborating with the Guyana […]
