Crackdown on Illegal Mining Operations in Guyana

The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) have launched a significant crackdown on miners operating without the necessary permits. This initiative aims to seize minerals from illegal operations and close them down effectively. In an official release today, the Ministry and GGMC stated they are collaborating with the Guyana […]

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Fire Destroys 401 Furniture Store Storage Bond in Mon Repos

A devastating fire engulfed the storage bond of the 401 Furniture Store this afternoon, resulting in millions of dollars in damages. The blaze completely destroyed the two-storey facility, which was filled with furniture, mattresses, and household appliances. The Guyana Fire Service responded promptly with two fire tenders; however, the flames were intensified by the wind, […]

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Young Man in Custody Following Shooting of Taxi Driver in Triumph

A young man is currently in police custody as investigators focus on a shooting incident that left 31-year-old taxi driver Shaheed Amanat, also known as ‘Ryan,’ in critical condition. The incident occurred late Monday night near the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) office in Triumph, East Coast Demerara. According to police reports, the shooting happened around […]

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Police Investigate Discovery of Firearms and Ammunition in Greater Georgetown and Lusignan

Law enforcement is actively investigating the discovery of several firearms and ammunition following an intelligence-led operation conducted on Tuesday. The operation targeted multiple locations, including a supermarket and a shopping mall in Sophia, Greater Georgetown, as well as a supermarket in Lusignan, East Coast Demerara. During the operation, police engaged with several security guards employed […]

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CANU Seizes Illegal THC Cannabis Vapes and Issues Warning

The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) has carried out a significant operation resulting in the seizure of multiple branded THC cannabis vapes. This action comes with an urgent alert, highlighting the illegality and potential dangers associated with these products. On January 15, 2026, based on intelligence received, CANU officers executed an operation in the Campbellville […]

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Suddie Resident Charged with Possession of Cannabis

Bab Benjamin, a 22-year-old resident of the Suddie Housing Scheme, has been arrested and charged with possession of narcotics after being found with 14.3 grams of cannabis. This charge is in violation of Section 4(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Chapter 10:10. On January 14, 2026, Benjamin appeared before Magistrate Ravindra […]

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Labourer Charged with Multiple Traffic Offences at Anna Regina

Josian Vanderhyden, a 22-year-old labourer from Sideline Dam, Queenstown, has been arrested and charged with several traffic-related offences stemming from incidents that occurred on December 24, 2025, at the Anna Regina Access Road. The charges against Vanderhyden include: Uninsured Motor Vehicle, contrary to Section 3(1) Driving without a Licence, contrary to Section 23(1) Failure to […]

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Construction Worker Charged with Multiple Traffic Offences at Anna Regina

Christopher John, a 27-year-old construction worker from Lima Sands, has been arrested and charged with several traffic-related offences following incidents that occurred on January 11, 2026, along the Anna Regina Public Road. The charges include: Refusing to Provide a Breath Specimen, contrary to Section 39B(5) Breach of Insurance, contrary to Section 3(1) Driving without a […]

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GECOM Initiates Preparations for Upcoming Local Government Elections

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has begun preparations for the Local Government Elections, scheduled for June 2026. The Commission is currently publishing advertisements for temporary staff to assist with the electoral process. In a statement to News Source, GECOM’s Public Relations Officer, Yolanda Warde, confirmed that the law mandates local government elections to be held […]

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Mother of Loretta Cyrus Seeks Answers in Tragic Murder-Suicide

In a heart-wrenching interview, Minierva Sancho, the mother of 31-year-old Loretta Sonia Cyrus, expressed her belief that jealousy drove her daughter’s former partner, Cyril Saul, to commit murder-suicide in Georgetown on Tuesday. Both were found dead in separate rooms at a guesthouse on Lime Street, Wortmanville, as police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding […]

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Taxi Driver in Critical Condition After Shooting on East Coast Demerara

A 31-year-old taxi driver is in critical condition following a shooting incident that occurred late Monday night in Triumph, East Coast Demerara. Police reported that the shooting took place around 11:45 PM near the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) in Region Four. According to preliminary investigations, the victim, a resident of Annandale West, was driving west […]

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13-Year-Old Boy Shot During Alleged Attempted Robbery in Georgetown

A 13-year-old boy was shot Wednesday morning by a licensed firearm holder after allegedly attempting to rob an 81-year-old man in front of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Brickdam. The incident took place around 10:15 AM. According to police reports, the elderly victim, a pensioner, was walking with his 79-year-old brother to conduct […]

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Investigation Underway in Suspected Murder-Suicide of Loretta Cyrus and Cyril Saul

Loretta Sonia Cyrus, a 31-year-old cleaner, was found dead alongside her former partner, Cyril Saul, a 36-year-old security guard, in a suspected murder-suicide incident at the KK Villa Guesthouse on Tuesday. Authorities recovered a firearm, ammunition, a knife, and a suspected poisonous substance from the scene, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Preliminary […]

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Minister Priya Manickchand Affirms Government Commitment to Community Needs

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing the needs of residents across the nation during a community engagement event held in Canal No. One Polder. Accompanied by Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Vikash Ramkissoon, and Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, Manickchand emphasized the […]

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Pandit Walks Free After Court Upholds No-Case Submission.

HGP NIGHTLY NEWS REPORTS – Pandit Walks Free After Court Upholds No-Case Submission. A 67-year-old farmer and businessman, Khemraj Persaud, also known as “Pandit,” walked free today after a magistrate upheld a no-case submission at the conclusion of the preliminary inquiry into the murder of Chormanie Tulsie, called Anits. The ruling was delivered at the […]

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