Sanjay Peters, a 29-year-old resident of Williamsburg, Corentyne, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for the sexual assault of a five-year-old boy. Peters was found guilty of committing the offenses on two occasions—July 1 and August 5, 2018—in the Berbice area. The conviction followed a trial held in December 2025 at the Berbice […]
D’Andre Perry, a resident of Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge related to a horrific sexual crime against a nine-year-old girl. The trial, which began in December 2025, saw Perry, then 27 years old, admit to the offense during proceedings held at the Berbice […]
One Communications has announced the appointment of Abraham Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over two decades of senior leadership experience in the Caribbean and Latin America, Smith most recently served in a CEO role within one of the region’s largest and most complex markets. Brad Martin, Chairman of One Communications, expressed confidence […]
In a bid to clear vendors operating near the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC), Town Clerk Candace Nelson has instructed the City Constabulary to conduct regular checks in the area. This decision comes after the hospital’s legal counsel sent a letter stating that a mandamus would be sought from the court if vendors do not vacate […]
A two-story house located at Penitentiary Walk in New Amsterdam was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night, raising concerns as investigations suggest the blaze was set maliciously. Berbice Divisional Fire Officer Clive McDonald reported that the New Amsterdam Fire Station received an emergency call at approximately 9:53 PM. Two fire tenders swiftly responded and were […]
Shemuel Douglas, a 25-year-old mechanic employed with Farms Supplies Limited from Crane Housing Scheme, has faced legal consequences for dangerous driving and exceeding the speed limit. The offenses occurred on Monday, December 8, 2025, along the Nelson Mandela to Eccles Interlink, involving 28-year-old T’Shaun Nicolas Thompson, a screen printer and head press operator from Atlantic […]
Martin Hunte, a 38-year-old minibus operator from Lot 52 La Bonne Intention Housing Scheme, has been sentenced to twelve months in prison for dangerous driving. Hunte was arrested following an incident that occurred on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at approximately 6:45 PM on Public Road, Kitty, Georgetown, which involved an 11-year-old Grade 7 student from […]
Four residents of Bartica have been arrested and charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking after authorities uncovered 272 grams of cannabis in their possession. The accused individuals are: Tecina Angel Wills, a 22-year-old firewoman from Two and a Half Miles, Bartica-Potaro Road Rhon Smith, a 36-year-old labourer from Mora Camp, Bartica […]
Jonel Fernandes and Trivette Harry, both residents of Mabaruma, have been fined for driving under the influence of alcohol. The two men were arrested and charged with operating motor vehicles while their breath alcohol levels exceeded legal limits. They appeared today, January 7, 2026, at the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Clive Nurse, where the […]
Osafo Blackette, also known as ‘Shine Shoes’, a 24-year-old farmer from Victoria, has been charged with two counts of Simple Larceny. Blackette was arrested on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, following allegations that he committed the offenses against Rakesh Sanicharra, a 32-year-old businessman from Zeelugt, and Narine Gobin, a 46-year-old businessman from Naamryck, between January 5 […]
George Joseph, a 26-year-old fisherman from Barima River, has been charged with Attempt to Commit Murder in connection with a serious incident involving a local farmer. Joseph was arrested on Sunday, December 8, 2025, following an allegation that he attempted to murder 54-year-old Sandra Dawson on Saturday, December 7, 2025, at their shared community in […]
Rawle Munroe, a 40-year-old excavator operator from Two Friends Village, Ann’s Grove, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison following his guilty plea to charges of Simple Larceny. Munroe was arrested on Monday, January 6, 2026, stemming from an incident involving Ramdeo Persaud at Enmore, East Coast Demerara. The charge was formally presented to […]
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Banks DIH Limited, one of Guyana’s largest conglomerates, announced an after-tax profit of $9.8 billion for the year 2025, reflecting a modest increase of 2.3%. The company’s before-tax profit also saw a slight rise, reaching $13.7 billion compared to $13.4 billion in 2024, marking an increase of just over 3%. In 2025, Banks DIH generated […]
The Guyana Police Force has initiated an investigation following an alleged attack involving international visitor Mr. Antony D’Oliveira, the host of the popular YouTube channel Jumps Travel Documentary. The incident, captured on video and currently circulating online, has garnered significant attention and is being treated with utmost seriousness by law enforcement. The police stated that […]
A devastating house fire on Christmas Day has tragically claimed the life of four-year-old Tiffany Williams from Laluni Village, Soesdyke-Linden Highway. Tiffany succumbed to her injuries on New Year’s morning at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after suffering severe burns in the incident. Her mother, Emily Williams, expressed her heartbreak in an emotional interview […]
One man has been sentenced to prison while another remains in custody following their arrest for drug possession earlier this month. Daniel Quintyn, 22, a construction worker from Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, and Jamera Wills, 31, a miner from Savannah Park, New Amsterdam, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court. On January 3, […]
Vendors operating in the vicinity of the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) have been issued a new order to vacate the area, as the long-standing issue of unauthorized street vending continues to escalate. During a special meeting of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council, Town Clerk Candace Nelson announced that she has received a lawyer’s letter […]
