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Labourer Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle on Providence Public Road
NCN Reports: A 52-year-old labourer died on Sunday morning at the Georgetown Public Hospital after being struck by a vehicle the previous evening along the Providence Public Road, East Bank Demerara. Matthew Vanveen, of Lot 51 Castello Housing Scheme, East La Penitence, Georgetown, was involved in the accident on Saturday evening in the vicinity of… Read more: Labourer Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle on Providence Public Road
Two Essequibo Coast Men Face Justice: One Remanded on Drug Charge, Another Jailed for Malicious Damage
Guyana Times Reports : Two men from the Essequibo Coast appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, with one remanded to prison on a narcotics charge and the other sentenced to imprisonment for malicious damage to property. Cleon Alphanso, 33, of Henrietta, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), was remanded… Read more: Two Essequibo Coast Men Face Justice: One Remanded on Drug Charge, Another Jailed for Malicious Damage
Woman Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter After Partner Dies from Burns Sustained in Domestic Dispute
A 24-year-old Georgetown woman is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of her partner, who died from severe burn injuries sustained during a domestic altercation at their New Market Street, North Cummingsburg residence. Melissa David, of Lot 99–100 New Market Street, appeared before the High Court last week and… Read more: Woman Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter After Partner Dies from Burns Sustained in Domestic Dispute
Georgetown Woman Remanded After CANU Finds Cannabis, Ecstasy and Cannabis-Infused Liquid at Residence
A 23-year-old woman from the Meadow Brook Squatting Area, Georgetown, has been charged and remanded to prison following the discovery of cannabis, ecstasy and a cannabis-infused liquid substance at her home during an intelligence-led operation by the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU). Keyola Daniels was arrested on Wednesday after CANU ranks searched her residence and uncovered… Read more: Georgetown Woman Remanded After CANU Finds Cannabis, Ecstasy and Cannabis-Infused Liquid at Residence
Construction Worker Stabbed to Death During Drinking Session at Soesdyke; Suspect at Large
Police in Regional Division #4 ‘B’ (East Bank Demerara) are investigating the stabbing death of a 28-year-old construction worker who was killed during an altercation at Soesdyke on Saturday night. Dead is Curtis Bengochea of Eight Street, Ivan Road, Soesdyke, who was stabbed at around 22:30h at First Street, Ivan Road, Soesdyke. According to police… Read more: Construction Worker Stabbed to Death During Drinking Session at Soesdyke; Suspect at Large
Essequibo Coast Man Charged with Rape, Released on Bail with Conditions
A 40-year-old porter from Good Hope, Essequibo Coast, has been charged with rape following an alleged incident involving a woman from the same community in September 2024. Kalika Singh, of Lot 429, Good Hope, appeared before the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, where the charge was read to him. Singh was not required to… Read more: Essequibo Coast Man Charged with Rape, Released on Bail with Conditions
Seven Firearms and 68 Rounds of Ammunition Missing from Cove and John Police Station; Sergeant in Custody
News Source Reports : The Guyana Police Force is investigating the suspected theft of seven firearms and 68 rounds of ammunition from the arms room of the Cove and John Police Station on the East Coast of Demerara, with a Sergeant attached to the station currently in custody in connection with the matter. The guns… Read more: Seven Firearms and 68 Rounds of Ammunition Missing from Cove and John Police Station; Sergeant in Custody
Three Illegal Miners Jailed After Conviction in Iwokrama Forest Case; Draggers Raise Fresh Concerns
News Room Reports : Three foreign nationals caught operating illegal gold mining operations within the Iwokrama Forest Protected Area have been convicted and sentenced to five months imprisonment each, in what the Iwokrama International Centre is hailing as a significant enforcement victory — even as fresh concerns emerge over the growing presence of river dredges… Read more: Three Illegal Miners Jailed After Conviction in Iwokrama Forest Case; Draggers Raise Fresh Concerns
Neighbours Placed on Lifetime Peace Bond After Dispute Over Cut Electrical Cord
A Layne Avenue man and his neighbour have been placed on a lifetime bond to keep the peace following a dispute that culminated in the cutting of an electrical cord. Brandon Mars, 26, appeared before Magistrate Orinthia Smith at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Friday, facing charges of abusive language and damage to property. The… Read more: Neighbours Placed on Lifetime Peace Bond After Dispute Over Cut Electrical Cord
Four Essequibo Coast Residents Face Traffic Charges at Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court
Four residents of Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday on separate road traffic-related charges ranging from dangerous driving to refusal to provide breath specimens. Eighteen-year-old teacher Priya France of Coffee Grove, Essequibo Coast, was charged with dangerous driving contrary to Section 36 of… Read more: Four Essequibo Coast Residents Face Traffic Charges at Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court
Government Invites Investors for US$340M Gas Bottling and Fertiliser Plants at Wales
The Guyana Government has issued a preliminary call for investors to participate in two major energy projects under its Gas-to-Energy initiative at Wales, West Bank Demerara — a cooking gas bottling plant and a fertiliser facility. Through the Office of the Prime Minister, which has oversight for the energy sector, the Government is inviting Preliminary… Read more: Government Invites Investors for US$340M Gas Bottling and Fertiliser Plants at Wales
Man Charged with Manslaughter in Death of Teen at Hot and Cold Lake on Easter Monday
A 23-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a 15-year-old boy who died during a recreational outing at the Hot and Cold Lake, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on Easter Monday. Shemar Smith, also known as “Short Man,” of Adventure, Essequibo Coast, appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the… Read more: Man Charged with Manslaughter in Death of Teen at Hot and Cold Lake on Easter Monday
Canteen Operator Evicted from CIOG Premises Days After Posting TikTok Video on Cost of Living
A canteen operator who has worked at the Woolford Avenue complex of the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) for five years says she suspects she is being victimized after receiving an abrupt eviction notice just days after posting a humorous TikTok video referencing the rising cost of living under President Irfaan Ali. Farha Najab… Read more: Canteen Operator Evicted from CIOG Premises Days After Posting TikTok Video on Cost of Living
40 Companies Showcase Vast Job Opportunities at UG Open Day and Job Fair
From banking and finance to energy and mining, more than 40 companies converged on the University of Guyana’s Turkeyen Campus on Friday for Day 1 of the institution’s Open Day and Job Fair, offering hundreds of current and prospective students a window into the country’s growing employment landscape. Republic Bank Managing Director Dr. Toussaint Boyce,… Read more: 40 Companies Showcase Vast Job Opportunities at UG Open Day and Job Fair
UG Reshaping Programmes as Surveys Show Young People Rejecting Lifelong Careers
The University of Guyana is overhauling its academic programmes in response to shifting attitudes among young people toward work and career, following two surveys that revealed a generation more focused on financial flexibility and personal fulfilment than traditional long-term employment. Vice Chancellor Professor Paloma Mohamed, speaking today at the University’s Turkeyen Campus during a two-day… Read more: UG Reshaping Programmes as Surveys Show Young People Rejecting Lifelong Careers
Three Men Stand Trial at Berbice High Court for Abduction and Assault of East Canje Man
Three men are currently on trial before the Berbice High Court, facing charges of abduction and assault stemming from an incident in New Amsterdam in August 2022. Anil Parvitan, 33, known as “Black Boy,” a painter of Lot 161 New Street, Cumberland; Dharamnauth Gafur, 25, also called “Dharam and Ryan,” a labourer of Lot 164… Read more: Three Men Stand Trial at Berbice High Court for Abduction and Assault of East Canje Man
Two Men Detained After Illegal Firearms Seized in Corriverton Seawall Operation
Two young men are in custody following the discovery of illegal firearms and ammunition during a targeted police operation at Dukestown, Corriverton, on Thursday afternoon. The operation, carried out at around 16:00 hrs on April 16, 2026, by ranks from Regional Division #6 acting on intelligence, led to the arrest of a 23-year-old businessman from… Read more: Two Men Detained After Illegal Firearms Seized in Corriverton Seawall Operation
Repeat Offender Granted Bail on Fresh Drug Trafficking Charges Despite CANU Objections
A man described by the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) as a repeat offender has been granted bail on fresh drug trafficking charges, despite prosecutors’ objections, after appearing before the Wales Magistrate’s Court on Friday. Prince Bagot, charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking specifically 390 grams of cannabis pleaded not guilty before… Read more: Repeat Offender Granted Bail on Fresh Drug Trafficking Charges Despite CANU Objections
Eleven Region One Motorists Fined for DUI; One Charged for Refusing Breathalyzer Test
Eleven motorists from Region One (Barima-Waini) have been charged with driving while their breath alcohol level exceeded the prescribed limit, with fines handed down across three days of hearings at the Mabaruma and Port Kaituma Magistrates’ Courts. A twelfth individual was separately charged for refusing to consent to a breathalyzer test. All defendants were charged… Read more: Eleven Region One Motorists Fined for DUI; One Charged for Refusing Breathalyzer Test
Ali: Guyana in “Serious Discussions” to Establish Oil Refinery Amid Global Supply Disruption
President Irfaan Ali has revealed that Guyana has resumed talks on establishing a local oil refinery, citing the need to strengthen the country’s energy independence as the world wrestles with the effects of the largest-ever global oil supply disruption. Making the disclosure in a video statement on Wednesday, President Ali said the government is also… Read more: Ali: Guyana in “Serious Discussions” to Establish Oil Refinery Amid Global Supply Disruption
Guyana’s Mobile Phone Subscriptions Break One Million Mark, PUC Report Reveals
News Source Guyana Reports : Mobile phone subscriptions in Guyana surpassed one million users in 2025, according to a detailed report on the country’s telecommunications sector released by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The milestone represents a dramatic surge from approximately 560,000 subscribers recorded in 2011, with the growth attributed to network upgrades, competitive service… Read more: Guyana’s Mobile Phone Subscriptions Break One Million Mark, PUC Report Reveals
German Investor Bets Tens of Millions on Guyana, Pledges Local Jobs and Community Investment
News Room Reports : A 31-year-old German investor is positioning his company’s entry into Guyana’s booming economy as a long-term commitment to local communities, employment, and capacity building not just another foreign capital play. Christopher Eppinger, founder of Petrichor Energy, sat down with Fueled in an exclusive interview on Thursday to outline plans to invest… Read more: German Investor Bets Tens of Millions on Guyana, Pledges Local Jobs and Community Investment
Region Two Records 35% Drop in Serious Crimes — Minister Walrond Credits Increased Police Presence and Technology
News Room Reports : Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) has recorded a 35 per cent decline in serious crimes, Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond announced during the recent commissioning of the new Anna Regina Police Station. Serious crimes include offences such as murder, armed robbery, rape, and drug trafficking. Walrond attributed the significant reduction to a… Read more: Region Two Records 35% Drop in Serious Crimes — Minister Walrond Credits Increased Police Presence and Technology
Three Firearms and Drug Charges Dismissed Against Better Hope Construction Worker
A 39-year-old construction worker had three serious charges possession of a firearm, ammunition, and cannabis — dismissed against him on Monday at the Sparendaam Magistrates’ Court, after the court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the elements of possession. Christopher Durjan of Better Hope appeared before Magistrate Abigale Gibbs, represented by attorney Bernard DaSilva,… Read more: Three Firearms and Drug Charges Dismissed Against Better Hope Construction Worker
Police to Challenge Dismissal of Cybercrime Terrorism Charge Against East Coast Man
Guyana Times Reports : The Guyana Police Force has signalled its intention to challenge a ruling by Magistrate Allan Wilson dismissing a cybercrime terrorism charge against 37-year-old Dennis Persaud of West Strathavon, Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara, following the collapse of the prosecution’s case at trial. Magistrate Wilson dismissed the charge following submissions made at… Read more: Police to Challenge Dismissal of Cybercrime Terrorism Charge Against East Coast Man
Mohamed’s Attorney Warns US Ambassador Over Comments on Pending Extradition Case
News Source Reports : A Florida-based attorney representing sanctioned businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed has written to US Ambassador Nicole Theriot, cautioning that her recent public comments about his clients may have been inappropriate given that their extradition matter is still before the courts. Attorney Peter A. Quinter took issue with remarks the Ambassador made… Read more: Mohamed’s Attorney Warns US Ambassador Over Comments on Pending Extradition Case
Customers Counting Losses as Payment Platform Be! Shuts Down — Authorities Urge Police Reports
I News Guyana Reports : Customers of the Be! Payment platform are being urged to file police reports or retain legal counsel after Caripay Inc. the company operating the payment service appears to have shut down operations, leaving depositors unable to access their funds. Be! Payment, which described itself as a licensed payment service provider,… Read more: Customers Counting Losses as Payment Platform Be! Shuts Down — Authorities Urge Police Reports
Body of Captain Ryder Castillo Extracted and Brought to Georgetown — Colleagues Remember Beloved Pilot
NCN Reports : The body of the late Captain Ryder Castillo has been successfully extracted from the remote Region Eight crash site and brought to Georgetown, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority, Lt. Col. (Ret’d) Egbert Field, and National Security Advisor Captain Gerry Gouveia both confirmed the development, with… Read more: Body of Captain Ryder Castillo Extracted and Brought to Georgetown — Colleagues Remember Beloved Pilot
Two Drivers Fined at Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court for Drink Driving and Traffic Offences
Two men from the North West District appeared before His Worship Mr. Clive Nurse at the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday after being charged with drink driving and related traffic offences. In the first matter, Kennard Smith of Khan Hill, North West District, pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle while his breath alcohol level… Read more: Two Drivers Fined at Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court for Drink Driving and Traffic Offences
Update: Carpenter Killed After Two-Storey Building Collapses at Atlantic Gardens
News Room Reports : A two-storey concrete structure that collapsed during ongoing construction works at Atlantic Gardens, East Coast Demerara, on Wednesday evening has claimed the life of one man and left seven others injured. Dead is 46-year-old carpenter Radesh Domingo of Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara. According to preliminary police investigations, the incident occurred… Read more: Update: Carpenter Killed After Two-Storey Building Collapses at Atlantic Gardens
Armed Bandits Rob Diamond Family at Gunpoint, Strike Woman With Weapon
News Room Reports : A quiet Wednesday evening in Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, was shattered when armed bandits carried out a brazen robbery targeting a family at their residence. According to preliminary police investigations, the ordeal began when a 53-year-old housewife and a 24-year-old woman returned home and were about to enter their… Read more: Armed Bandits Rob Diamond Family at Gunpoint, Strike Woman With Weapon
Update: Construction Worker Killed in Atlantic Gardens Building Collapse Identified
NCN Reports : The man who lost his life in the construction site collapse at Atlantic Gardens, East Coast Demerara, has been identified as 46-year-old Radesh Domingo, a construction worker originally from Spring Gardens, Essequibo, who had been residing in Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara at the time of the incident. The tragedy occurred when… Read more: Update: Construction Worker Killed in Atlantic Gardens Building Collapse Identified

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