Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh announced that a total of 241,614 persons have now received their $100,000 cash grants as the government continues to transfer funds directly to citizens. Of this total, 218,227 persons have received their grant directly into bank accounts via commercial banks and the New Building Society (NBS). People can sign up […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has said he will exercise restraint in publicly commenting on the extradition case involving Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, following a caution issued by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) during Tuesday’s hearing. CCJ President Justice Winston Anderson, while acknowledging that attorneys have a right to free speech, noted that they also […]
The University of Guyana has received twenty-seven applications for the position of Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Chancellor Sir Ronald Sanders has announced. In a statement, the University said the applications followed an extensive international search conducted by a Council-appointed Search Committee, which invited submissions up to the closing date of April 18, 2026. The Committee will […]
More than 80,000 children across Guyana have already been screened under a nationwide health programme targeting the country’s school population, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has revealed. The President made the disclosure on Wednesday while speaking at the opening of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) 70th Annual Health Research Conference, describing the initiative as a […]
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has called on regional leaders to redouble efforts to eliminate longstanding impediments to the free movement of goods and people across the Caribbean, as the region grapples with building sustainable and resilient economies. Dr. Singh made the call while leading […]
News Source Guyana Reports : Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett this morning declined to address the growing controversy surrounding her reappointment, walking away without comment when approached by the media at a public event. The controversy stems from Dr. Barnett’s reappointment in February during the 50th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Conference […]
News Source Guyana Reports : United States Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot has confirmed that Permanent Secretary Mae Thomas, former Regional Police Commander Himnauth Sawh and other Guyanese nationals sanctioned by the US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) remain under American sanctions, with no extradition requests submitted in their cases. Mae […]
After more than a decade of discussions spanning successive administrations, Guyana’s long-awaited law school is finally moving into its implementation phase, with procurement for key design and consultancy services set to begin next week. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall announced Tuesday night that advertisements inviting bids for a range of professional […]
Legislation to establish Guyana’s promised Development Bank is in its final stages and will be presented to Parliament shortly, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has confirmed. Speaking on Issues in the News on Tuesday night, Nandlall revealed that the draft bill has been completed and submitted to President Dr. Irfaan Ali, who has appointed a team […]
Two individuals are in police custody after a police chase in Sophia, Greater Georgetown, led to the discovery of a firearm and ammunition concealed in a ski mask inside a motor car. According to Police Headquarters, ranks on mobile patrol duty in Sophia observed a white Toyota Allion travelling in the opposite direction. The driver […]
Four men are in police custody following an armed robbery at a business operated by two Chinese nationals at Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, with the subsequent operation leading to the seizure of suspected firearms, ammunition, knives and motorcycles. According to Police Headquarters, the incident occurred as the two Chinese nationals were closing their business […]
Twelve Guyanese nationals were deported from the United States of America to Guyana on Tuesday, with two remaining in police custody in connection with serious offences. Upon arrival, all twelve individuals were interviewed and profiled by the relevant authorities. Following the processing exercise, ten of the deportees were released into the care of relatives, with […]
Two motorists have been fined following appearances before separate magistrates’ courts on Monday on a combined total of seven traffic-related charges. At the Bartica Magistrate’s Court, 23-year-old mechanic Mahendra Benny of Lot 19 One and a Quarter Mile, Potaro, appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohammed and pleaded guilty to four charges. He was found to have […]
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has reserved its decision in the extradition appeal brought by Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed, following lengthy arguments before a full bench of the regional court on Tuesday. In closing, the Court emphasised that the matter would be handled with expedition and that a ruling will be […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports : Several persons were injured on Monday following a serious head-on collision along the West Bank Demerara public road at La Grange, involving a bus operated by Sheriff Security and a motorcar. The bus, which was transporting security officers, overturned following the impact. Eyewitness accounts allege that the vehicle was […]
NCN Guyana Reports : Two men have been charged following the discovery of firearms and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in the Dukestown area, Corentyne, Berbice. Officers from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) conducted a search on April 16 near the Dukestown seawalls, where the two suspects were found carrying separate boxes. The search revealed […]
NCN Reports : Police have arrested a 28-year-old man after a woman sustained multiple gunshot wounds during a violent confrontation at Islington Village, East Bank Berbice. The victim, 27-year-old Vasanti Gordon of Lot 2 Islington, remains hospitalised following the attack, which occurred on April 11 at around 16:50 hours. According to police reports, Gordon was […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports : A cloud of grief has fallen over a family in Sophia, Greater Georgetown, following the death of 22-year-old Antonette Dindial, who passed away earlier today at the Georgetown Public Hospital after a heartbreaking battle with a brain tumour. Her mother, Ronda Robertson, confirmed the devastating news, bringing a tragic […]
The Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard has responded to a riverine incident in the vicinity of Morawhanna, Region One, after a vessel owned by the Guyana Elections Commission ran aground and subsequently caught fire, leaving it extensively damaged. The incident occurred on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at approximately 19:15 hours. The vessel, which was carrying […]
A family of four has been left homeless after a fire destroyed their two-storey wooden and concrete home at David James Scheme, Charity, Essequibo Coast, Region Two, on Sunday morning. The blaze is believed to have started between 07:15 and 08:30 hours, approximately an hour after incense (agrabatti) and a diya were lit at the […]
