Get ready for an electrifying evening of boxing as Elton Dharry faces off against Tanzanian powerhouse Salmin Kassim for the first-ever male world title in Guyana. The highly anticipated fight is set for February 15 and promises to be a monumental event for local sports. This historic title bout will be complemented by an exciting […]
Kenty Bacchus, also known as “Trini,” has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of taxi driver Kenrick Trim in June 2021. The sentencing took place on Tuesday, with Bacchus, 38, formerly of Water Street, Kingston, Georgetown, admitting his role in the crime alongside his co-accused, Seyon James, known […]
Glen Cameron, a resident of West Ruimveldt, has been sentenced for escaping police custody and now faces multiple charges related to break-ins at two major state agencies. Cameron appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where he was presented with four charges—three for breaking and entering and one for unlawful […]
The High Court has sentenced Dwayne Thomas to five years in prison for the unlawful killing of 28-year-old Brian Pitman, known as “DJ Viper.” This sentence concludes a case originating from a deadly altercation at a social gathering in 2023. Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh delivered the sentence on Wednesday in the Demerara High Court. […]
A 30-year-old mason, Akeem Braithwaite, is currently recovering in the hospital after being shot by a gunman on Tuesday night along the B Field Access Road. The incident occurred around 9:00 PM on December 16, 2025, while Braithwaite was waiting to assist his mother, Mary Braithwaite, in closing her shop located at their family residence. […]
Kaieteur News Reports | Employees of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) were victims of an armed robbery on Thursday morning at their office located on Mandela Avenue. The incident took place around 11:56 AM on December 18, 2025. The victims have been identified as Lovern Rawlings, a 50-year-old janitor from Lot 8 Charles Street, Charlestown, […]
The Full Court has determined that the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) of the Guyana Police Force has the legal authority to initiate legal actions in its own name. This ruling was issued by Justices Nigel Niles and Zamilla Ally-Seepaul on December 18. The court found that the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of […]
In response to Venezuela’s complaints about the ongoing build-up of U.S. military assets in the region, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo stated that the Guyana government is not aware of any specific actions being planned by the United States against Venezuela. However, he expressed strong support for any initiatives that combat drug trafficking. During a press […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has announced that the government is exploring co-investment opportunities for individuals interested in establishing daycare facilities for children and elderly care homes within their communities. At a press conference on Thursday, Jagdeo emphasized that such ventures would operate tax-free, enabling Guyanese to earn an income while ensuring that their services […]
During a visit to Leguan on Thursday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali addressed concerns from cattle farmers regarding the ongoing shortage of beef in the country. He unveiled immediate and long-term measures aimed at boosting the local beef supply, starting with initiatives on the island. The President revealed that he has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture […]
A 27-year-old fisherman has been reported missing and is believed to have drowned after falling into the Pomeroon River on Thursday. Deodat Sarjoo, a resident of Bee Hive, East Coast Demerara, reportedly fell into the river around 11:15 AM near Manch Wharf, Charity Riverdam, Essequibo Coast. Preliminary investigations suggest that Sarjoo was working aboard a […]
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) is encouraging individuals to seize the opportunity provided by the recent announcement from President Dr. Irfaan Ali regarding zero-collateral and zero-interest loans. Earlier this week, President Ali unveiled that through the government’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Development Bank initiative, entrepreneurs can access loans of up to $10 million without […]
The Traffic Department advises all motorists that the installation and use of unauthorized LED light displays, animated lights, or electronic visual devices on motor vehicles—including illuminated eyes, moving images, scrolling lights, or colored LED panels—are a breach of prescribed fitness conditions. These devices are NOT approved and may lead to several issues, including: Distracting other […]
News Source Guyana Reports | Opposition political parties represented in the National Assembly have strongly criticized President Irfaan Ali’s two-and-a-half-hour address to the nation, calling it scripted, self-congratulatory, and devoid of meaningful relief for vulnerable populations. APNU Member of Parliament Ganesh Mahipaul expressed concern that the President’s address failed to provide real solutions for the […]
Following President Irfaan Ali’s outline of the government’s development plan for the next five years, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo addressed the nation, assuring citizens that a range of supportive measures will be introduced. At a press conference on Thursday held at the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) headquarters, Jagdeo emphasized the government’s “strategic vision” […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has firmly dismissed rumors regarding his health, stating unequivocally that he has not been diagnosed with cancer and is not unwell. “I’m not diagnosed with cancer, I’m not sick, and this is not Dilip speaking here,” Jagdeo asserted at a press conference on Thursday, held at the People’s Progressive Party […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo stated that the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government has consistently supported regional efforts to combat drug trafficking, while refraining from speculating on potential U.S. military actions in neighboring Venezuela. During a press conference on Thursday, Jagdeo highlighted the strong bilateral relationship between Guyana and the United States, noting that […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo announced that the government is actively investigating co-investment opportunities for individuals interested in establishing daycare facilities for children and elderly care homes within their communities. During a press conference on Thursday, Jagdeo emphasized that these initiatives would be tax-free, enabling Guyanese to earn an income while ensuring that their services […]
On December 18, 2025, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced a one-month, tax-free bonus for members of the Disciplined Services during the Guyana Defence Force’s Christmas Luncheon at Base Camp Stephenson. This initiative reinforces the government’s commitment to the welfare and professional development of the disciplined services. The bonus will inject an additional $2.1 billion […]
In a Recent Statement the Vigilant Political Action Committee Wrote : Following President Irfaan Ali’s nearly three-hour national address, public outrage has surged, particularly regarding his unfulfilled promise of a cash grant. Yet, the Vigilant Political Action Committee (VPAC) warns that this single controversy may distract from more pressing national matters that require attention. Much […]
