Guyana News Updates

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, confidently declared, “I will never fail, baby,” as she outlined her ministry’s comprehensive plans to uplift communities across the country through improved local government services and targeted investments under the 2026 National Budget, amounting to $1.558 trillion. During the ongoing Budget Debate, Manickchand emphasized that the […]

Co-Leader of the Working People’s Alliance and Member of Parliament for the A Partnership for National Unity, Dr. David Hinds, has expressed strong disapproval of the government’s 2026 National Budget, specifically criticizing the lack of attention given to public servants and the University of Guyana. During his contribution to the Budget Debate, Dr. Hinds highlighted […]

Police have initiated an investigation concerning an incident involving a 14-year-old female student that reportedly took place on Wednesday at approximately 6:00 PM. Preliminary investigations indicate that the teen was allegedly transported in an unconscious state to a residence in Sophia by other juveniles. She was subsequently taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), […]

The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has reported an impressive milestone, announcing that the country welcomed 34,923 visitors in January 2026, marking the highest monthly visitor arrivals ever recorded for that month. This figure represents a substantial 17.2% increase compared to January 2025, indicating a strong start to the new tourism year. The GTA highlighted that […]

Tensions flared in the National Assembly on Thursday afternoon as Opposition Parliamentarian Odessa Primus and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. engaged in a heated debate regarding the government’s support for Guyana’s creative sector and youth development. As Primus, representing the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, made her case, she emphasized […]

APNU Member of Parliament Coretta McDonald, A.A., experienced an unfortunate incident in the National Assembly when she fell while making her way to her seat. The fall resulted in a fractured ankle, and McDonald is currently receiving medical attention at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. APNU Coalition extend our heartfelt wishes to MP McDonald for […]

Chris Gopaul, a 34-year-old fisherman from the Riverview Housing Scheme in Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, is facing serious legal trouble after being charged with attempting to commit a felony. This charge, in violation of Section 36 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, allegedly involves a 62-year-old security guard from Charity, Essequibo Coast. On […]

Baney Lall, a 52-year-old labourer from Lima Sand, has been charged with several traffic violations, including failure to have an identification mark (rear and front), unlicensed driver, and breach of insurance. These offences occurred on January 20, 2026, at the Cotton Field Access Road. On February 3, 2026, Lall appeared before His Worship Ravindra Mohabir […]

Talesh Persaud, a 30-year-old labourer from Columbia, has been charged with several traffic offences, including obscured identification mark, failure to have an identification mark, uninsured motor vehicle, and unlicensed motor vehicle. These charges stem from an incident that occurred on December 11, 2025, at the Anna Regina Access Road. On February 3, 2026, Persaud appeared […]

Cameron Defreitas, a resident of Timehri, East Bank Demerara, has been charged with dangerous driving following a collision incident that occurred on January 31, 2026. The accident, which involved two motor lorries, took place around 3:45 AM on the Land of Canaan Public Road. Defreitas appeared at the Friendship Magistrate’s Court on February 4, 2026, […]

Jomel Kenny, a 23-year-old resident of Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara, has been charged with multiple traffic-related offenses following a fatal accident on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge (BJDRB) that occurred on January 29, 2026. On January 30, Kenny was initially charged with being an unlicensed driver, breach of insurance, and faulty packing of […]

A local cargo vessel turned tragic last evening when four crew members were discovered dead at a Water Street wharf, with preliminary investigations indicating they may have succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning. The bodies of the four men were found in the engine room of the vessel shortly before 7 PM. The deceased are identified […]

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, staunchly defended the government’s foreign policy during the National Budget Debate on Wednesday, directly responding to critiques from Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) Member of Parliament, Amanza Walton-Desir. Her call for an integrated foreign policy framework that addresses new and emerging challenges sparked a heated exchange. Taking […]

Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, captivated the National Assembly on Wednesday during his contribution to the 2026 Budget debates, emphasizing that “trust” is the pivotal factor in Guyana’s political landscape. His speech, however, was marked by a dramatic walkout from the WIN opposition as he began to address the Assembly. […]

Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan delivered a stern message at the opening of the Annual Officers’ Conference, emphasizing that Guyana must remain vigilant in the face of a rapidly evolving security landscape both regionally and globally. “We cannot afford complacency,” he declared, stressing that the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) “must continue to stand […]

Extradition proceedings involving businessman and Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed resumed on Thursday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, following Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman’s firm refusal to grant a defence request for an adjournment. Magistrate Latchman addressed the adjournment application with a straightforward remark: “Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is yet to come. Let us proceed.” This statement […]

In a strong call to action against the escalating threat of organized crime in the region, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has urged the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to adopt a more expansive role that extends beyond traditional border protection. His remarks came during the GDF’s Annual Officers’ Conference as he highlighted the increasing complexity of […]

News Room Guyana Reports | What began as a routine inspection aboard a docked cargo vessel at the Courtney Benn Wharf on Water Street turned deadly within minutes on Wednesday evening, as four employees of Guyana Port Inc. collapsed inside the vessel’s engine room while attempting to save each other. The incident occurred around 6:00 […]

Police are currently investigating the deaths of four crew members who collapsed aboard a cargo vessel docked at a wharf on Water Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, on Wednesday evening at approximately 6:30 p.m. The incident occurred while the men were on duty aboard the vessel. Investigators report that the crew entered a confined area near the […]