A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has decided to move forward independently in the National Assembly after unsuccessful discussions with the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party regarding collaboration. APNU Chief Whip Ganesh Mahipaul addressed the situation in a recent statement, expressing his party’s hope for a united opposition but acknowledging that substantive talks had […]
The election of Guyana’s next Leader of the Opposition is set for Monday, January 26, as announced by Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir during a live broadcast on the National Communications Network (NCN) on Tuesday night. Speaker Nadir instructed the Clerk to convene a meeting with Opposition Members of Parliament ahead of the […]
In a televised address on Tuesday night, Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir defended his leadership amidst what he termed “violent, vicious, and unprecedented” attacks from We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) leader Azruddin Mohamed and his supporters. Addressing the nation via the National Communications Network (NCN), Nadir detailed personal abuse, false allegations, and intimidation […]
The Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) has declared its decision to boycott the upcoming National Budget presentation on January 26th, citing the absence of a Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly. Ashni Singh, the Minister of Finance, is set to deliver the budget; however, FGM representatives insist they will not attend as a form […]
Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Ralph Ramkarran, has voiced significant concerns regarding the prolonged delays by the current Speaker in calling a meeting to elect a Leader of the Opposition. In his recent conversation tree column, Ramkarran pointed out that since 2000, the election process for this position has faced no controversies until now. […]
Minister of Local Government Priya Manickchand has committed to a comprehensive plan to “rescue” Georgetown and restore its former glory, despite the City Council’s decision to boycott a crucial meeting. The boycott, led by Mayor Alfred Mentore and APNU Councillors, followed a prior engagement between the Minister and the Mayor regarding the city’s waste management […]
The attempted murder trial of Vishnu Deogeenarine, accused of a brutal assault in 2018, commenced on Monday at the Berbice High Court. In front of Justice Deborah Kumar and a twelve-member jury, Deogeenarine pleaded not guilty to charges of wounding and felonious wounding stemming from an incident involving Derick Drepaul at Kilmarnock Village. State Prosecutor […]
Several security guards employed by Sentinel Security have raised serious alarms regarding the non-payment of their salaries for November and December 2025, leading to financial distress for the affected workers. One of the impacted employees, 60-year-old Bhojkarran Ramchander from Goed Bananen Land, East Canje, expressed his deep frustration. Ramchander, along with four other colleagues, has […]
A 27-year-old Venezuelan national, Nestor Luis Bolivar Martinez, was released from custody on Friday following a ruling by Justice Navindra Singh in the Demerara High Court. Martinez had been serving a sentence for the manslaughter of 21-year-old Sanjay Hanoman, also from Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara (WCD). Martinez was charged in connection with a fatal […]
A 20-year-old motorcyclist, Romel Bhola, has been fined a total of $330,000 and ordered to perform six months of community service after pleading guilty to 24 traffic offenses committed over two consecutive days along Tabatinga Drive. Appearing before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court, Bhola admitted to numerous violations of the motor vehicle […]
Police ranks in Regional Division #9 have arrested a 23-year-old miner following the discovery of suspected cannabis during a police operation at a hotel in Lethem on Sunday. Acting on received information, police conducted the search at approximately 11:50 AM, focusing on the suspect and his hotel room. During the search, officers uncovered 13 transparent […]
Prime Minister Brigadier (retired) Mark Phillips has assured that Guyana’s security forces are in a heightened state of readiness along all borders, closely monitoring developments in neighboring Venezuela and their potential impacts on national security. During an appearance on the Starting Point podcast over the weekend, Phillips explained that the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has […]
Prime Minister Mark Phillips has strongly defended the government’s development agenda, asserting that the administration holds a clear mandate to transform lives and improve public welfare. In a recent appearance on the Starting Point podcast, he emphasized the administration’s commitment to pursuing its programs while keeping citizens informed throughout the process. Phillips acknowledged the right […]
The Guyana Police Force is conducting an investigation following a tragic incident at the Georgetown Public Hospital on Sunday evening, where a 22-year-old pregnant woman reportedly died by suicide. According to a police statement, the woman, who was a patient in the female medical ward on the top floor of the hospital, was from Schoonard, […]
In a late-night robbery on Sunday, an unidentified man stole $642,000 from the manager of a Smyth Street restaurant. The incident, which occurred around 9:58 PM, has prompted an ongoing investigation by local authorities. According to a statement from Police Headquarters, the restaurant manager had just collected the daily sales and was in the process […]
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has announced the immediate installation of barriers along sections of the Ogle to Eccles highway to prevent developers from constructing dangerous 90-degree entry points. This decision comes amid rising concerns over unsafe access routes and the potential for fatal incidents. During a press conference on Monday, Edghill highlighted the […]
The Guyana Police Force is investigating a disturbing viral video circulating on social media that allegedly depicts wanted man Jamal Bourne, also known as “Skinny,” sustaining a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound during a Facebook Live broadcast. Authorities have yet to confirm Bourne’s death. The video, which emerged online on January 18, 2026, shows Bourne during […]
Kaieteur News Reports | Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty is set to rule on an application that could significantly reduce the number of charges facing former Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus. The decision follows several developments in his ongoing court proceedings at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Brutus is currently facing a staggering 261 financial […]
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has announced the arrest of four individuals following a significant drug bust on Sunday. Acting on intelligence regarding drug movements in the area, CANU officials executed an operation that led to the seizure of 154 pounds of cocaine. During the operation, authorities apprehended four suspects, including a Hispanic man, who […]
News Source Guyana Reports | After nearly three decades of struggling to reclaim his U.S. citizenship, Guyanese-born Orin Battice received the joyful news that his citizenship was restored, thanks to the dedicated efforts of his legal team at The Braithwaite and Primo Law Group. Originally from Guyana, Battice was raised in the United States and […]
