In a significant initiative to enhance child protection across Guyana, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through its Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA), […]
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Citizen’s Report: Thief Strikes in Meten-Meer-Zorg, Family Pleads for Help
A known thief has targeted residents in the upper West Coast Demerara community of Meten-Meer-Zorg, stealing goods and valuables early Wednesday morning, including a set […]
Decline in Criminal Cases at January 2026 Demerara Criminal Assizes
A total of 126 criminal cases are scheduled for trial at the January 2026 session of the Demerara Criminal Assizes, reflecting a significant decline in […]
Guyana Press Association Responds to Speaker’s Statements on Media Access
The Guyana Press Association (GPA) has issued a press statement condemning recent remarks by Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr. Nadir, regarding media access during […]
Opposition MPs Challenge Education Minister Over Budget and Sector Issues
A heated debate unfolded yesterday in Parliament as Opposition Members of Parliament Gordon Barker from the WIN party and Coretta McDonald of the APNU confronted […]
Odel Garnett Committed to Stand Trial for Murder of Seven-Year-Old Jeremiah Gustave
Big Smith News Watch Reports | Odel Garnett, also known as “Crab,” has been formally committed to stand trial in the High Court for the […]
Suspected Human Skull Discovered in Albion, Police Investigation Underway
A suspected human skull was discovered on the Number One Foreshore in Albion, Corentyne, prompting an ongoing police investigation. The discovery occurred around 11:22 AM […]
President Ali: Unemployment Rate Significantly Reduced in Guyana
In a live Facebook broadcast this morning, President Irfaan Ali announced that Guyana’s unemployment rate has significantly decreased over the four-year period from 2020 to […]
Carpenter Pleads Guilty to Murder of Businessman During Robbery
A carpenter has pleaded guilty to the murder of a businessman during a robbery in Williamsburg, Corentyne Berbice, in 2023. Satish Ramnaraise, also known as […]
Police Investigate Separate Firearm Incidents in Regions Nine and Four ‘C’
Authorities are investigating two firearm-related incidents that occurred on Monday night in Regions Nine and Four ‘C’, leading to the recovery of illegal weapons and […]
Tensions Rise Over Sugar Sector During Budget Debate
The sugar sector took center stage on Tuesday as Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha and Opposition Parliamentarian Vishnu Panday engaged in a heated exchange during the […]
Budget 2026 Initiatives to Support Guyana’s Indigenous Peoples
Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Sarah Browne, has announced major initiatives under Budget 2026 aimed at enhancing support for Guyana’s Indigenous Peoples. Key measures include increased […]
Minister Susan Rodrigues Unveils Budget 2026 Initiatives for Tourism and Economic Growth
On Tuesday, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, presented a comprehensive outline of initiatives under Budget 2026 aimed at enhancing tourism, bolstering small […]
Armed Attack at Oko Backdam Mining Camp: No Valuables Taken
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, an armed assault occurred at a mining camp along the Cuyuni River, where three masked gunmen opened fire during an […]
Contractor Committed to Stand Trial for Rape of Minor
Dexter Philadelphia, a 51-year-old contractor from Number 51 Village, has been committed to stand trial for the alleged rape of a child under 16 years. […]
Gold Miner Charged with Multiple Traffic Offenses in Bartica
Keon Johnson, a 21-year-old gold miner from Mongrippa Hill, has been charged with several traffic offenses, including Dangerous Driving, Breach of Condition of the Prescribed […]
Serious Accident on Brahan Public Road Leaves Three Injured
A collision between a truck and a car early Monday morning along the Brahan Public Road resulted in three individuals sustaining injuries. The incident occurred […]
Parliament of Guyana Clarification on Media Access to Proceedings of the National Assembly
The Parliament of Guyana has issued a statement regarding recent concerns raised by certain media groups about access to proceedings in the National Assembly. Notably, […]
Minister Edghill Defends Budget 2026: A Commitment to Inclusivity and Growth
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill delivered a robust defense of Budget 2026 on Monday, countering claims from the opposition that it lacks provisions for […]
Elections Commissioners Agree to Meet Opposition Leader, but Not on Status
The three opposition-nominated Elections Commissioners have consented to meet with the Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed, under the condition that their removal from the […]