Residents of Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) can now more easily access essential government services following the inauguration of a new Government of Guyana Service Centre in […]
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Closure of Haags Bosch Landfill Site Confirmed for 2029
The Haags Bosch landfill site, the first engineered sanitary landfill in Guyana, is scheduled for closure in 2029, as confirmed by Minister of Local Government […]
Significant Investments Approved for Regional Markets in the 2026 Budget
While the multi-billion-dollar Georgetown Enhancement Programme has dominated public discourse, the 2026 Budget Estimates reveal a substantial commitment to improving regional markets across Guyana. Millions […]
Smithfield Women Granted Bail in Marijuana Trafficking Case
A 32-year-old housewife, Sarafina Pitt, remains in custody while her accomplice, 33-year-old Shamay Bryan, a grocery shop owner, has been granted bail set at $500,000 […]
From Technician to Top Law Student: Hugh Park’s Inspiring Journey
Hugh Park, formerly a telecommunications technician, has once again made headlines, this time as the top student in the Master of Laws (LL.M) in International […]
Family Seeks Help in Locating Missing Man
The family of Shamar King is urgently seeking assistance in locating him, as he has been reported missing. Shamar, who is currently not in good […]
Rose Hall Woman Caught with Cannabis at New Amsterdam Prison
An 18-year-old woman, Alfeia Gidding of Rose Hall, Corentyne, Berbice, was arrested on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after being found in possession of three packs […]
Tuschen Man Remanded on Attempted Murder Charge
Oswin Kenard Baker Jr., a 19-year-old resident of Tuschen North, appeared in court today facing a serious charge of Attempt to Commit Murder. This charge […]
SOCU Press Release Illegal Cambio Operation Busted
The Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) conducted a targeted joint law enforcement operation on February 11, 2026, at a money exchange location situated at 29 […]
Statement by the We Invest in Nationhood Political Party
In a Statement Via Social Media WIN wrote : Following more than eight hours of detention, the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) has released five […]
Vendor Granted Bail in Theft of Police Officer’s Gold Chain Case
Big Smith News Watch Reports | Quacy McKay, a 29-year-old vendor from Kingston, has been granted $75,000 bail after appearing at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, […]
George Moses Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Stabbing of Neighbor
George Moses of Lamaha Street, Newtown, Kitty, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of his neighbor, Anthony Williams, following […]
Accused Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Cricket Match Murder Case
A 2022 murder case stemming from a fatal altercation during a cricket match concluded on Tuesday when Afzal Deendial pleaded guilty to the lesser charge […]
Wortmanville Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in 2022 Murder Case
Brian Matterson, a resident of Wortmanville, has pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter in the 2022 murder of 30-year-old Aubrey Baird. Matterson’s plea […]
Fire Destroys House on Essequibo Coast, Leaving Eight Homeless
A fire on Tuesday evening razed a wooden house in Onderneeming Sand Pit, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), displacing eight residents, including four school-aged children. Fortunately, there […]
Azruddin Mohamed Claims Political Persecution Following Police Search
Opposition Leader and businessman Azruddin Mohamed has publicly criticized the Government and the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) of the Guyana Police Force after police […]
High Court Dismisses Case Against Scotiabank by WIN Member
High Court Judge Nicole Pierre has dismissed the account-closure case filed by Gobin Harbhajan, a member of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, against […]
Police Commissioner Acknowledges Delays in Investigations, Unveils Reform Plans
Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken has acknowledged that some investigations within the Guyana Police Force (GPF) are taking longer than necessary, impacting both the progress of […]
President Ali Announces Digital Transformation Plans for Traffic Offences
Traffic offenders in Guyana may soon experience a streamlined digital process for prosecution as President Dr. Irfaan Ali unveiled ambitious plans to modernize how traffic […]
CCTV Cameras Installed at National Park to Enhance Security and Monitoring
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has begun installing CCTV cameras at the National Park as part of an initiative to deter petty crime and improve […]