Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning Keoma Griffith has called for a fundamental transformation in how workplace safety is approached, arguing that jobs should not expose workers to stress, depression, or unsafe conditions. Speaking at the opening of the Occupational Health and Safety Village and Job Fair on Main Street, Georgetown on Wednesday, Griffith rejected […]
The ongoing trial into the disputed 2020 General and Regional Elections is set to relocate to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) headquarters on High Street, Kingston, Georgetown on Thursday for a court-ordered inspection of a key location central to the proceedings. The visit is scheduled for 10:00 hours and forms part of judicial efforts to […]
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has issued a formal statement addressing the recent display of material asserting Venezuela’s claim to Guyana’s Essequibo region during official engagements within the bloc, following President Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s letter of concern dated 28 April 2026. CARICOM acknowledged the Guyanese president’s grave concerns regarding the public display of such material during […]
Two drivers were convicted and fined for various traffic offences in separate appearances before magistrates’ courts on Monday, 27th April, 2026. Stephon Mayers, a 29-year-old male of Lot 1005 EE Eccles, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Her Worship Magistrate Shavanie Lallaram at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court #7 on Monday, 27th April, 2026, at approximately 09:00 […]
Two motorists were convicted and fined on Tuesday for driving under the influence of alcohol, as the Guyana Police Force Traffic Department continues enforcement efforts against impaired driving. Richard Bisram, a 48-year-old male of Lot 111 Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, was charged by Constable 26057 Lalbatchan of the Sage Pond Police Outpost on Tuesday, […]
Guyana Times Reports : An alarming increase in fatal and serious accidents on Guyana’s roadways is raising concerns within the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Traffic Department, even as minor collisions have declined, according to Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh. Speaking during a recent Traffic Watch broadcast, Singh stressed that road safety remains a shared responsibility and […]
Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning Keoma Griffith has described the current workplace safety situation as “troubling” and “unacceptable” after figures revealed 13 fatalities and 64 non-fatal incidents between January and April 2026. Speaking at the Occupational Safety and Health Symposium 2026 on Tuesday, Griffith called for urgent strengthening of safety systems across all sectors […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has formally lodged a complaint with the current CARICOM Chairman over Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez wearing a brooch depicting a map that includes Guyana’s disputed Essequibo Region during official engagements with Caribbean leaders. In a letter addressed to St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrence Drew, President Ali expressed […]
The Court of Appeal has upheld a defamation ruling in favour of Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed against social media commentator Mikhail Rodrigues, known as the “Guyanese Critic,” and his company They Break News Inc., affirming liability while ordering a reassessment of damages. In a unanimous decision delivered by Chancellor Roxane George S.C. and Justices of […]
An 18-year-old construction worker from Richmond Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), has been charged with the rape of a child under the age of 16. Joshua Pollard appeared before Magistrate Tariq Mohamed at the Charity Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where it was alleged that he committed the offence against a 13-year-old girl on […]
A mother of seven is homeless for the second time in her life after fire destroyed her six-bedroom wooden-and-concrete home at Glasgow, East Bank Berbice, on Monday morning. Tricia Wintz, 45, a Constabulary Officer at the New Amsterdam Municipality, told reporters she had left for work at approximately 09:40 hours when she received news of […]
The trial into the 2020 General and Regional Elections was abruptly adjourned on Tuesday morning following a heated confrontation between defence attorney Nigel Hughes and witness Bibi Aneishaw Mohamed at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Mohamed, a PPP/C agent during the 2020 elections, had returned to the witness stand for cross-examination by Hughes, having been under […]
Vendors currently operating at the Square of the Revolution are set to be relocated to a new site on Hadfield Street during the second week of May, following a decision made at an extraordinary meeting of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) on Monday. Council officials agreed to accelerate both the design and development […]
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) has announced the signing of two of Guyana’s standout cricketers as official Brand Ambassadors for its locally produced beverage brands, in what the company describes as a significant investment in the future of Guyanese cricket. Gudakesh Motie will serve as Brand Ambassador for Savannah Milk, while Sheneta Grimmond will represent TOPCO […]
Guyana is set to host five Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches featuring the Guyana Amazon Warriors between September 4 and 11, as the Republic Bank CPL on Tuesday unveiled the full fixture list for the 2026 tournament. The 39-match competition runs from August 7 to September 20, with the Warriors opening their home leg at […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has announced that Guyana is moving swiftly to replace its existing anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) legislation with a new, comprehensive bill, as the country faces growing threats from organised crime, terrorist financing and money laundering. Speaking at the opening of the PACE Justice Regional Programme Judicial […]
Two Corentyne, Berbice men have each been fined $150,000 after pleading guilty to driving while their breath alcohol levels exceeded the prescribed limit, in separate matters heard at the Whim Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate T. Hardy. Mahash Achabar, 56, of Lot 140 Bushlot Village, Corentyne, was arrested on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at approximately 19:15 […]
A 33-year-old labourer from Charity Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), has been fined $80,000 after pleading guilty to two traffic-related offences before the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court. Jason Persaud was charged with refusing to provide a breath specimen for a breath alcohol test and driving a motor vehicle while disqualified. Both offences were […]
Guyana Times Reports : A 44-year-old motorist has been placed on bail after being charged in connection with a fatal accident along the Providence Public Road, East Bank Demerara, which claimed the life of a 52-year-old pedestrian earlier this month. Maurice Menezes of Coverden Public Road, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Magistrate Dylon Bess at […]
The sex offenders registry provided for in the Sexual Offences Amendment Bill of 2024, expected to be passed in the National Assembly shortly, will not be made public but will be accessible to members of the public through a formal application process, Human Services Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud has revealed. Speaking on the Starting Point […]
