Almost five years after the tragic stabbing of 21-year-old Vanessa Benjamin, a mother of two, Jamal Angus, 29, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for manslaughter. This ruling was handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon in the High Court in Berbice following Angus’ guilty plea to the lesser charge. Angus was originally charged […]
Shane Samaroo, also known as ‘Travis Cortis,’ has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for the fatal assault of Faroze Khan, nicknamed ‘Eggy,’ which occurred on August 19, 2021. The ruling was delivered by Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Berbice High Court. On the day of the incident, Khan was walking past a grocery […]
The Ministry of Education is actively investigating a distressing incident at Uitvlugt Primary School, where six-year-old Demetri Morrison suffered a severe injury after allegedly being bullied by a classmate. The young boy was left with a deep, bloodied gash on his tongue, requiring 18 stitches. Demetri’s mother, Christina Seeraj, expressed her outrage and frustration on […]
The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, the main opposition party in the National Assembly, has sent a pre-action letter to Speaker Manzoor Nadir, demanding a meeting within 14 days to elect a new Leader of the Opposition, warning that failure to do so will lead to legal action. In the letter, drafted by their […]
Lisa Ramnarine, a 27-year-old resident of Hague, West Coast Demerara, has been convicted of cocaine trafficking and sentenced to 32 months in prison, along with a fine of $810,000. The verdict was delivered by City Magistrate Leron Daly. Ramnarine’s charges stemmed from an incident on June 7, 2022, when she was apprehended at the DHL […]
In a decisive early morning meeting on Monday, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Vindhya Persaud, conveyed a strong message to staff at the Linden Probation Office regarding the urgent need for enhanced service delivery across the Ministry’s offices nationwide. Minister Persaud introduced her planned Open Days, which will enable citizens to […]
The trial concerning the March 2020 General and Regional Elections resumed on Tuesday with further testimony focused on the treatment of former Returning Officer Clairmont Mingo during his arrest and questioning. Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty is overseeing the proceedings at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Testimony continued with Mingo still on the witness list, before […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has made significant strides in drug enforcement this year, charging 302 individuals and seizing 233 kilograms of cocaine along with 861 kilograms of cannabis. These figures represent a marked increase in cocaine seizures compared to the previous year, while cannabis confiscation has seen a decline. In the same period last […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has successfully removed 100 illegal firearms from the streets in 2025, but investigations have revealed that the nation’s gun problem is significantly exacerbated by weapons smuggled from other countries. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum made this announcement during the launch of the GPF’s Christmas Policing Plan, emphasizing the importance of intelligence-led […]
Quasey Alves, 48, known as “Chiney man,” from Lot 86, 3rd Street, Better Hope, has been sentenced following a charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, specifically 63.5 grams of cannabis. Alves appeared before Mr. Clive Nurse at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court #1, where he pleaded guilty to the charge. In response, […]
Godfrey Liverpool, a 32-year-old taxi driver from Lot 7, North Slip, Sparendaam, appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court 1 before His Worship Mr. Clive Nurse, facing two counts of larceny of cattle. Liverpool pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail set at $250,000 for each count. The offenses were allegedly committed against […]
Albert Ramnauth, a 30-year-old barber from Lot 170, Pomona Housing Scheme, has been remanded to prison after appearing before His Worship Ravindra Mohabir at the Charity Magistrate’s Court. He faces charges of using a computer system to incite persons to commit a terrorist act. The charge stems from a comment Ramnauth made on Facebook, in […]
Delon Isaacs, a 21-year-old porter from Lot 33 North Haslington, East Coast Demerara, appeared at Vigilance Magistrate’s Court #1 before His Worship Mr. Sunil Scare, facing charges of larceny from a dwelling house. Upon the charge being read, Isaacs pleaded guilty. However, the victim, 45-year-old Jannell Williams, chose to offer no evidence against him. As […]
43-year-old mason Sherwin Charles, residing at Lot 83 Number 5 Village, West Coast Berbice, faced legal repercussions after being charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, involving 44.5 grams of cannabis. Charles appeared at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court before His Worship Mr. O. Chandan, where the charge was presented. He pleaded guilty […]
The Government of Guyana is exploring stricter penalties aimed at curbing reckless driving, as announced by Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond. Speaking at a Road Safety Awareness Walk on Sunday, Walrond highlighted the ministry’s ongoing collaboration with the Guyana Police Force to amend traffic regulations and road laws. New draft amendments have been developed, with […]
The cycling and motorsport communities in Guyana are in mourning following the passing of Compton Persaud, affectionately known as ‘Squingy,’ who died recently at the age of 72 after reportedly suffering a heart attack. Persaud was renowned as a selfless mentor, a true advocate for sport, and a man with an exceptional eye for talent. […]
News Room Guyana Reports | In a significant milestone, Guyana has reported a 100% recovery of all overpayments identified in government contracts for the third consecutive year. This accomplishment was highlighted in the 2024 Auditor General’s Report and celebrated by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali during a recent social media address. President Ali pointed to […]
News Room Guyana Reports | Day Four of the FIBA Caribbean Basketball Confederation Women’s Championship 2025 brought significant excitement, with host nation Guyana rebounding strongly to keep their Centrobasket aspirations alive, while the Virgin Islands clinched the first berth for the 2026 tournament. The Virgin Islands (3-0) secured their spot in the Centrobasket Women’s Championship […]
News Source Guyana Reports | The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has expressed grave concerns regarding the Auditor General’s 2024 Report, which reveals over $1 billion in financial irregularities and mismanagement within the government. APNU Member of Parliament Ganesh Mahipaul addressed the findings from the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2024, describing them as […]
Tragedy struck on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway on Sunday night when two individuals lost their lives in a catastrophic crash. According to a statement from the Guyana Police Force, the accident occurred shortly after 6:30 PM near Silver Hill. The victims have been identified as 27-year-old Deron Bobb and 30-year-old Wayne Clarke. Reports indicate that Bobb […]
