According to the 2022 national census, Guyana’s population stands at 878,674, marking a significant increase from 746,955 recorded in the last census of 2012. The […]
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Contractor Charged with Obtaining by False Pretence
Vidyanand Datt, a 43-year-old contractor from Ogle Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara, has been charged with obtaining by false pretence, contrary to Section 194 of […]
Businessman Arrested for Firearm and Ammunition Offenses
Deodnauth Lall, a 23-year-old businessman from Airy Hall Village, Essequibo Coast, has been charged with possession of a firearm without a license and unlawful possession […]
Magistrate Schedules New Hearing for Bradley “Doggie” Sampson Amid Disorderly Behaviour Charge
The legal saga surrounding Bradley “Doggie” Sampson continues as his attorney, Jevon Cox, recently requested the dismissal of the sole remaining criminal charge against him—disorderly […]
Blygezight Gardens Man Pleads for Bail Amid Attempted Murder Charges
Enoch Watson, a resident of Blygezight Gardens charged with attempted murder of his brother-in-law, made an emotional plea for bail during a court appearance on […]
Minister of Tourism Addresses Criticism from Foreign Vloggers
Guyana’s Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, has responded to the recent criticisms from foreign content creators, focusing on their portrayal of safety, […]
GRA to Meet with Boat Service Operators Following Operational Suspension
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is set to meet with operators of boat services running the backtrack route from Corriverton to Suriname this week. The […]
Two Arrested for Ecstasy Trafficking in Turkeyen
Two individuals have been charged with trafficking in narcotics after the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) seized 164 grams of ecstasy during an operation on January […]
Tragedy Strikes at Barakat Landing: Man Dead, Brother Critically Injured After Altercation
A man has lost his life, and his brother is in critical condition following a violent altercation with another man on Sunday evening. According to […]
Tragic Car Accident Claims Life of Young Man in Corentyne
A tragic car accident on Sunday night along the Number 36 Public Road resulted in the death of 22-year-old Lakhram Etwaroo, a construction worker from […]
Businessman Peter Lewis Denies Allegations of Exploiting Foreign Workers
Businessman Peter Lewis has categorically rejected accusations that he and his company hired Brazilian nationals and subsequently failed to pay them. He described the claims […]
WIN Welcomes Call by Western Diplomats for Timely Election of Opposition Leader
The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party has expressed its support for diplomatic calls from representatives of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and […]
International Concerns Over Guyana’s Parliamentary Inactivity
Guyana’s prolonged parliamentary inactivity is raising alarm among key international partners, who warn that the lack of a functioning National Assembly and an elected Leader […]
Update: Fatal Collision Involving Motorcyclist and Cow
A speeding motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a cow on the New Amsterdam road in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). The deceased has been identified […]
AC Marriott Hotel Opens in Ogle, Creating 250 Jobs for Guyanese
The newly constructed AC Marriott Hotel in Ogle, East Coast Demerara (ECD), has begun operations, employing a total of 250 persons, with 98% of staff […]
Update: Fatal Collision in New Amsterdam Claims the Life of Akeem Agard
A collision between a motorcycle and a pedal cyclist near Cheddi Jagan Street in New Amsterdam, Berbice on Saturday afternoon has resulted in one fatality. […]
Family Mourns the Passing of Dr. Brian O’Toole, Co-Founder of School of the Nations
The family of Dr. Brian O’Toole, co-founder of the School of the Nations, announced his passing on Sunday, remembering him as a “well-known, much-loved, and […]
Police Investigate Cannabis Discovery at Timehri North
Authorities are investigating the discovery of 97 grammes of suspected cannabis found at the home of a farmer in Timehri North, East Bank Demerara (EBD). […]
House Gutted by Suspected Arson in Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam
A house in Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice, was completely destroyed by fire on Sunday afternoon, with authorities suspecting arson as the cause. Rasheed Sinclair, […]
GDF Tribute to Warrant Officer Class II Maurees Skeete
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Warrant Officer Class II Maurees Skeete, a dedicated leader whose remarkable service […]