In a recent statement, Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed highlighted the pressing issues faced by St. Ninian’s Primary School in Region 1 (Barima-Waini), where only 93 students are currently enrolled. Following concerns raised about Micobie Primary School, Mohamed emphasized that St. Ninian’s is also grappling with significant challenges that have been reported multiple times to the […]
Alvin Parag, a 49-year-old businessman from Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, was arrested on September 19 and charged today with Trafficking in Persons. Parag is accused of committing the offense against a 31-year-old female foreign national between March 29 and June 7, 2025, in Diamond, East Bank Demerara. He appeared before Senior Magistrate Judy […]
Police have taken a Charlestown man into custody following an intelligence-led operation conducted around 11:15 AM today. The operation targeted an Axio vehicle with registration number PAF 744, driven by Travis Alleyne, a resident of Russell Street, Charlestown. During the operation, police conducted a search of Alleyne and discovered a Glock pistol, along with one […]
A 45-year-old man known as “Bread,” identified as Andrew Edwards, drowned around 6:30 AM on Monday while taking a bath in Lake Capoey, located in Essequibo Coast, Region Two. According to police reports, Edwards, a laborer from Capoey Mission, had been drinking “high wine” with several villagers when he decided to go for a bath. […]
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed has issued a statement regarding the closure of schools in Micobie due to a critical lack of water. He emphasized that more than 240 students are directly affected by the shutdown of Micobie Primary and Nursery Schools. Reports from Region 8 confirmed that the schools were closed today because there is […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports : A 41-year-old father of seven, Oswald Wayne, has been remanded to prison after being charged with attempted murder and several other offenses following two separate incidents at Stabroek Market earlier this month. Wayne, who resides at 97 Section A, Block Y, Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Acting […]
Authorities are actively searching for 26-year-old Aleeba Anthony London, who was arrested in connection with the murder of 40-year-old boat operator Ryan Fredericks but has since escaped from lawful custody. London, who last resided at Lot 74, Second Street, Kaneville Grove, East Bank Demerara, is wanted for both murder and escape. Police are urging anyone […]
News Source Guyana Reports : A number of employees from the Accounts Department of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) are being questioned by police regarding the disappearance of approximately $5 million belonging to the Commission. Crime Chief and Deputy Commissioner of Police Wendell Blanhum confirmed the investigation to News Source, stating that the employees are […]
Police are investigating a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a male driver early Sunday morning on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The collision occurred around 2:00 AM at Hill Foot and involved a motorcar with registration number PLL 7365 and a lorry, GAE 5944. The driver of the motorcar, identified as 22-year-old Sherwin James […]
Authorities are investigating a tragic workplace incident that claimed the life of 28-year-old Dayrovis Martinez Mendoza, a Cuban national and construction worker, at a private property in Bachelor’s Adventure Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara. The incident occurred around 11:30 AM today. Enquiries revealed that Xie Guohui, a 49-year-old Chinese businessman, had entered into a 40-year […]
Following a challenging defeat in the recent general and regional elections, the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is refocusing its efforts to strengthen its representation in the Region Democratic Councils (RDCs) across the country. In the East Berbice-Corentyne region, the party has announced its three RDC councillors: Mehalai Natasha McAlmont, Colin Emmanuel Moore, and […]
The community is mourning the loss of little Supriya Khan, a bright and beloved pupil of Parika Back Primary School, who tragically died following an accident on the Parika main road this past Friday afternoon. Supriya, known for her bubbly personality, was riding home on an electronic bike with her father, 32-year-old Imran Khan, when […]
At 58, David Persaud faces the daily challenges of diabetes, having endured severe complications including the amputation of his left foot and kidney failure. Despite these hardships, he remains resolute, stating, “Illness may have weakened my body, but it will never break my spirit, or my love for my family.” For years, Mr. Persaud and […]
After serving as Councillor, Regional Chairman, and Mayor, Sharma Raheem Solomon has announced his decision to step down as Mayor of Linden to embark on a new chapter in public life as a member of the National Assembly. In a heartfelt message, Solomon expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him by the people […]
Kaieteur News Reports : In a tragic event early this morning, 22-year-old John Elliot was fatally stabbed, leaving the community in shock and mourning. Elliot was a ranger at Atta Rainforest Lodge, where he was known for his passion for birding and biodiversity conservation. In a heartfelt statement, Atta Rainforest Lodge expressed their sorrow over […]
Contractors in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) are now mandated to submit weekly progress reports, complete with photographs, for all infrastructural projects under the Ministry of Education. This directive, issued by Minister of Education Honourable Sonia Parag, aims to enhance oversight and ensure timely project completion. Minister Parag, accompanied by Honourable Pauline Sukhai, Minister Within the Ministry […]
On September 19, 2025, police from Regional Division 4C, in collaboration with Special Branch officers, conducted a successful intelligence-led operation at Haslington North, resulting in the seizure of 41,753.178 kilograms of suspected marijuana. Between 7:00 and 7:30 AM, officers approached a wooden boat, named Paraboo GA 0480/5, where a male and female of mixed ancestry […]
The Guyana Police Force is actively searching for Timothy Fraser, a 32-year-old businessman from C Field, Sophia, who is wanted in connection with the alleged rape of a child. Fraser was initially arrested on September 6 but was granted bail at $200,000. He remained in custody for several days due to his inability to post […]
On September 19, 2025, between 12:05 and 2:00 PM, police from Regional Division 4C conducted an intelligence-led operation at a corner shop owned by 42-year-old David Mingo in Beterverwagting. During the search of the shop, officers found a large plastic sealer, plastic wrap, and various ziplock bags, but no illicit items were discovered. Acting on […]
At 10:33 AM today, police officers at the Sherima Police Station intercepted a motorcycle with registration number CP 5616, driven by 50-year-old Hector Clarkston, who had traveled from Georgetown. Initially, Clarkston was searched and found to be without illegal items. However, a thorough inspection of the motorcycle revealed a milk tin under the seat, which […]
