Police have identified the decomposing body discovered in a barrel at Le Repentir Cemetery on Christmas Day as 39-year-old Levi Williams, a vagrant. The identification was confirmed by his mother, according to Police Commander Simon McBean. Williams’ body was found in an advanced state of decomposition inside a barrel located between Louisa Row and St. […]
A 52-year-old bond clerk was the victim of a robbery by bandits on motorcycles while walking along Red Road in Providence on Friday evening around 20:05 hours. Initial investigations indicate that the victim was on her way home when she was approached by three motorcycles carrying six males. One of the pillion riders reportedly snatched […]
The newly inaugurated Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge is significantly reshaping transportation, commerce, and daily life in Guyana, averaging over 50,000 vehicles per day since its commissioning in October. This figure reflects both pent-up demand and the transformative impact of modern infrastructure on national connectivity, according to Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Madanlall […]
Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has filed police reports against two contractors following separate incidents that resulted in significant damage to the electrical network and disrupted service for numerous customers. In the first incident, an excavator operated by Avinash Sahid from Mohamed Construction Services encountered the electrical magnetic field in Grove, leading to extensive […]
News Source Guyana Reports | APNU Member of Parliament Sharma Solomon is urging the government and relevant state agencies to take immediate action against unsafe mining practices in Guyana. In a recent statement, Solomon highlighted alarming incidents at Aurora Mining, where a worker’s protest over inadequate safety equipment led to a physical altercation with a […]
The small nation of Suriname is in shock following a horrific incident early this morning in which a man brutally stabbed nine people to death on the outskirts of Paramaribo. Among the victims are four of the suspect’s children and another child, as well as an elderly couple and members of another family from the […]
Authorities are investigating the death of 75-year-old Athlone Goring, who was found with suspected stab wounds at his home early Friday morning. Goring, who had recently arrived in Guyana, was discovered lying on the upper flat of his residence at approximately 05:40 hours. Emergency services were called, and he was transported to the West Demerara […]
Authorities are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a mining camp along the Cuyuni River, where masked gunmen made off with an undisclosed amount of raw gold. The incident took place between 08:30 and 11:00 hours at a camp operated by a 58-year-old Brazilian national located at 68 Backdam. According to police reports, three […]
More than 260 contractors have submitted applications to participate in Guyana’s ambitious housing program aimed at delivering 40,000 homes over the next five years. Housing Minister Collin Croal announced this development on Saturday, highlighting the government’s response to the rising demand for turnkey housing solutions. The Ministry of Housing has received 268 expressions of interest […]
Guyana’s housing program is currently grappling with a significant backlog of more than 78,000 applicants waiting for the allocation of house lots. A substantial two-thirds of these applications are concentrated in Region Four, where demand is heightened by the proximity to economic and job opportunities near the capital city. In the past five years, the […]
Ongoing nationwide consultations are being held to address the harmful effects of social media, gambling, and substance abuse, including vaping. Labour and Manpower Planning Minister Keoma Griffith announced on Saturday that these discussions will help shape new policies and budgetary measures starting in 2026. In a video statement posted online, Griffith emphasized President Dr. Irfaan […]
The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown have mandated the immediate removal of all vendors operating around Yhip’s Bakery, located at the corner of Alexander and Robb Streets. This decision follows a High Court order that prohibits vending activities in the vicinity. In a public notice issued on Saturday, the municipality announced that […]
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, has announced a series of measures aimed at addressing the flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Black Bush Polder. Following a tour of the affected area on Sunday, the Minister met with residents and farmers to discuss their concerns regarding the substantial water accumulation impacting both residential and agricultural zones. […]
B.M. Soat Auto Sales & Rentals has issued a statement addressing recent media reports published by Demerara Waves Online News that reference the company, expressing concern about the use of unnamed sources and what it described as speculative claims. In its release, the long-established automotive dealer said it respects the role of the media but […]
Hgp Nightly News Reports | Workers at the Aurora Gold Mine have initiated a strike, demanding better wages and improved working conditions amidst claims of stagnant pay despite the mine’s rapid expansion in recent years. The employees, who have not seen a wage adjustment in nearly two years, report that some workers received salary increases […]
The Guyana Police Force has issued a “Wanted Bulletin” for 21-year-old Kevin Fredricks. His last known addresses include Onderneeming Sand Pit on the Essequibo Coast and Tuschen on the East Bank Essequibo. He is wanted in connection with serious offenses, including murder and a series of armed robberies. Fredricks is particularly sought after for his […]
The Forensic Medical Institute (IML) in Manaus is actively searching for relatives of 71-year-old Junie Marshall, a native of Guyana, who passed away on December 25. Officials identified Marshall through his passport, and the body is currently awaiting identification by family members at the Institute’s headquarters. The IML reports that bodies can remain unclaimed for […]
Mr. Mohamed made a heartfelt Boxing Day visit to celebrate the life of Ms. Frances Ednawina Azore, a remarkable 101-year-old resident of Buxton. During the visit, he presented her with a festive hamper, a gesture that he felt was long overdue and particularly special during the holiday season. Ms. Azore, a matriarch of her family, […]
The Guyana Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two men who have been reported missing in separate incidents. Kevin Persaud, 22 years old, has been reported missing after leaving his home to sell barbeque at Anna Regina on the Essequibo Coast. According to police, Persaud is approximately 5 feet tall, brown in […]
Michael Khan, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), has sadly passed away. Khan played a pivotal role in overseeing the country’s main referral hospital and contributed significantly to the management of Guyana’s public health services. His death has elicited an outpouring of condolences from colleagues within the health sector […]
