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Guyana Dominates CSEC and CAPE: Queen’s College Duo Tops the Caribbean

The Ministry of Education is thrilled to announce that Guyana has once again achieved the highest overall performance in the Caribbean for both the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Examination and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). This consistent record of excellence reinforces Guyana’s status as a leader in education across the region. The Caribbean […]

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Gold Miner Charged with Felonious Wounding

Malcolm Browne, a 38-year-old gold miner from Belmont Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, has been charged with Felonious Wounding. He appeared at the Mahaicony Magistrate’s Court before His Worship Magistrate Mr. Allan Wilson to answer the charge. During the proceedings, the charge was read to Browne, who was not required to enter a plea and was […]

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Alleged Murder in South Rupununi

Police are currently investigating the alleged murder of 27-year-old Assis Joel, a Guyanese Amerindian farmer, which took place on September 26, 2025, around 4:00 PM. The incident occurred in Maruranau Village, located in South Rupununi. Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the case: 20-year-old Hebrew Simon and his 32-year-old brother, Eloyde Simon, both […]

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GECOM Employee Charged with Larceny; Remanded to Prison

Dikimbie Gittens, a 30-year-old Assistant Accountant from Onderneeming, Parfaite Harmonie, has been charged with larceny by a clerk or servant in connection with the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). Gittens was arrested on September 22, 2025, and appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates Court today. The charge, which falls under Section 184 of […]

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Clerk of National Assembly Confirms Payment Options for MPs Amid Banking Issues

Sherlock Isaacs, Clerk of the National Assembly, has clarified that Members of Parliament (MPs) can receive their salaries either through bank transfers or in cash. This announcement follows the recent closures of bank accounts for several candidates associated with the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party, led by US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed, which secured […]

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Teen with Guyanese Heritage Dies After Being Shot in Queens

A 13-year-old boy, Sanjay Griffith Samuel, has died days after being shot in the head while walking to school in Cambria Heights, Queens. The tragic incident occurred around 8:30 AM on September 22. According to his cousin, Martina Johnson, Sanjay was on his way to school when an unidentified gunman on a motorcycle opened fire […]

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Two Dead in Soesdyke-Linden Highway Accident

Two men tragically lost their lives in an early morning accident on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway today. The victims have been identified as 54-year-old Chinese national Da Tai Lei and 87-year-old Lethem resident Edward Singh. A third man, Wen Wu Lei, has been hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident occurred just after midnight when the trio […]

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Missing Golden Grove Man Found Dead Near Home

Kaieteur News Reports : Dwayne Quacy Robertson, a 45-year-old father of six, was found dead just days after being reported missing in Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara. His body was discovered at the Nabaclis Side-line Dam, concealed in high grass. Robertson was last seen on Sunday evening, and his family reported him missing the following […]

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Woman Lives in Fear After Alleged Sexual Assault and Continued Harassment

Kaieteur News : Omeana Mars, a make-up artist from Sandvoort Village, is living in fear after being sexually assaulted by Jamal La Fleur, a family acquaintance. Despite reporting the incident to law enforcement, she feels neglected as La Fleur continues to harass her after being acquitted due to inconsistencies in witness statements. Mars described the […]

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GRA Tax Case Against Azruddin Mohamed Transferred to Another Court

Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty has transferred the tax case against billionaire Azruddin Mohamed to Court 3, where it will be heard by Magistrate Fabayo Azore. Mohamed faces charges of fraudulent declaration and tax evasion related to the importation of a luxury vehicle in 2020, as alleged by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). The Chief […]

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Firearm and Ammunition Found During Police Operation at Melanie

Two men were arrested today during a police operation at the Sea View Hotel in Melanie, East Coast Demerara, after an unlicensed 9mm pistol and ten matching rounds of ammunition were discovered in their hotel room. Incident Details:Police acted on information received from a female victim who reported being assaulted with a handgun by one […]

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Bandits Posing as Finance Ministry Employees Rob Hotdog Vendor

Two men impersonating Ministry of Finance employees robbed a hotdog vendor and her grandmother at their home on Huist Dieren Public Road, Essequibo Coast. The victim, Andrea Singh, 30, initially responded to the men, who asked for her grandmother’s identification. Suspicious of their behavior and the smell of alcohol, Singh became wary but ultimately let […]

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Ex-Cop Granted Bail on Drug Charge, Remains in Custody for Firearm Offenses

Former police officer Franz Paul, 39, was granted bail on a narcotics charge but will remain in custody for firearm and ammunition charges. Appearing before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, Paul was represented by Attorney Dominic Bess, who argued that the cannabis seized (2,267 grams) remains unconfirmed pending laboratory results. […]

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2020 Election Fraud Trial: Lenox Shuman Testifies on Vote Tampering

The 2020 election fraud trial resumed this week with testimony from former Liberty and Justice Party (LJP) Presidential Candidate Lenox Shuman, who described witnessing alleged tampering with the Region Four vote tabulation during the March 2, 2020 elections. Testifying at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, Shuman recounted his objections to irregularities at the Guyana Elections Commission […]

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Police Officers Highlight Challenges in Securing Prosecutions

Senior police officers across multiple regions are raising concerns about ongoing challenges in achieving successful prosecutions. Key issues include reluctant witnesses, victims opting for out-of-court settlements, and difficulties in obtaining vital evidence. Assistant Commissioners Khali Pareshram (Region 4C), Dion Moore (Region Seven), and Kurleigh Simon (Region Ten) shared insights into these obstacles during a recent […]

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19-Year-Old Woman Charged with Murder in Baramita Incident

Naderia James, a 19-year-old resident of Baramita, has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of 20-year-old Kevin Smith, a local Amerindian miner. The incident occurred on September 18, 2025, and James was charged by officers from the Baramita Police Station. James appeared via Zoom at the Port Kaituma Magistrate Court on September […]

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