Former police officer Franz Paul, 39, was granted bail on a narcotics charge but will remain in custody for firearm and ammunition charges. Appearing before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, Paul was represented by Attorney Dominic Bess, who argued that the cannabis seized (2,267 grams) remains unconfirmed pending laboratory results. […]
The 2020 election fraud trial resumed this week with testimony from former Liberty and Justice Party (LJP) Presidential Candidate Lenox Shuman, who described witnessing alleged tampering with the Region Four vote tabulation during the March 2, 2020 elections. Testifying at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, Shuman recounted his objections to irregularities at the Guyana Elections Commission […]
Senior police officers across multiple regions are raising concerns about ongoing challenges in achieving successful prosecutions. Key issues include reluctant witnesses, victims opting for out-of-court settlements, and difficulties in obtaining vital evidence. Assistant Commissioners Khali Pareshram (Region 4C), Dion Moore (Region Seven), and Kurleigh Simon (Region Ten) shared insights into these obstacles during a recent […]
Naderia James, a 19-year-old resident of Baramita, has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of 20-year-old Kevin Smith, a local Amerindian miner. The incident occurred on September 18, 2025, and James was charged by officers from the Baramita Police Station. James appeared via Zoom at the Port Kaituma Magistrate Court on September […]
Two Brazilian nationals, Jose Antonio Rodrigues Dos Santos, 58, and Isac Aguiar Abreu, 36, were arrested on September 22, 2025, and charged with purchasing gold without authorization, violating the Guyana Gold Board Act. The men, both miners from Boa Vista, Brazil, faced charges under Section 7(2) of the Guyana Gold Board Act, which prohibits the […]
The Ministry of Labour has launched an investigation into a tragic workplace accident that claimed the life of 28-year-old Dayrovis Martinez Mendoza on Monday. Mendoza, a resident of Foulis, died when a 15-foot high and 120-foot long fence collapsed, trapping him beneath the debris. Labour Minister Keoma D. Griffith visited the site shortly after the […]
In a recent statement, Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed highlighted the pressing issues faced by St. Ninian’s Primary School in Region 1 (Barima-Waini), where only 93 students are currently enrolled. Following concerns raised about Micobie Primary School, Mohamed emphasized that St. Ninian’s is also grappling with significant challenges that have been reported multiple times to the […]
Alvin Parag, a 49-year-old businessman from Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, was arrested on September 19 and charged today with Trafficking in Persons. Parag is accused of committing the offense against a 31-year-old female foreign national between March 29 and June 7, 2025, in Diamond, East Bank Demerara. He appeared before Senior Magistrate Judy […]
Police have taken a Charlestown man into custody following an intelligence-led operation conducted around 11:15 AM today. The operation targeted an Axio vehicle with registration number PAF 744, driven by Travis Alleyne, a resident of Russell Street, Charlestown. During the operation, police conducted a search of Alleyne and discovered a Glock pistol, along with one […]
A 45-year-old man known as “Bread,” identified as Andrew Edwards, drowned around 6:30 AM on Monday while taking a bath in Lake Capoey, located in Essequibo Coast, Region Two. According to police reports, Edwards, a laborer from Capoey Mission, had been drinking “high wine” with several villagers when he decided to go for a bath. […]
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed has issued a statement regarding the closure of schools in Micobie due to a critical lack of water. He emphasized that more than 240 students are directly affected by the shutdown of Micobie Primary and Nursery Schools. Reports from Region 8 confirmed that the schools were closed today because there is […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports : A 41-year-old father of seven, Oswald Wayne, has been remanded to prison after being charged with attempted murder and several other offenses following two separate incidents at Stabroek Market earlier this month. Wayne, who resides at 97 Section A, Block Y, Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Acting […]
Authorities are actively searching for 26-year-old Aleeba Anthony London, who was arrested in connection with the murder of 40-year-old boat operator Ryan Fredericks but has since escaped from lawful custody. London, who last resided at Lot 74, Second Street, Kaneville Grove, East Bank Demerara, is wanted for both murder and escape. Police are urging anyone […]
News Source Guyana Reports : A number of employees from the Accounts Department of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) are being questioned by police regarding the disappearance of approximately $5 million belonging to the Commission. Crime Chief and Deputy Commissioner of Police Wendell Blanhum confirmed the investigation to News Source, stating that the employees are […]
Police are investigating a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a male driver early Sunday morning on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The collision occurred around 2:00 AM at Hill Foot and involved a motorcar with registration number PLL 7365 and a lorry, GAE 5944. The driver of the motorcar, identified as 22-year-old Sherwin James […]
Authorities are investigating a tragic workplace incident that claimed the life of 28-year-old Dayrovis Martinez Mendoza, a Cuban national and construction worker, at a private property in Bachelor’s Adventure Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara. The incident occurred around 11:30 AM today. Enquiries revealed that Xie Guohui, a 49-year-old Chinese businessman, had entered into a 40-year […]
Following a challenging defeat in the recent general and regional elections, the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is refocusing its efforts to strengthen its representation in the Region Democratic Councils (RDCs) across the country. In the East Berbice-Corentyne region, the party has announced its three RDC councillors: Mehalai Natasha McAlmont, Colin Emmanuel Moore, and […]
The community is mourning the loss of little Supriya Khan, a bright and beloved pupil of Parika Back Primary School, who tragically died following an accident on the Parika main road this past Friday afternoon. Supriya, known for her bubbly personality, was riding home on an electronic bike with her father, 32-year-old Imran Khan, when […]
At 58, David Persaud faces the daily challenges of diabetes, having endured severe complications including the amputation of his left foot and kidney failure. Despite these hardships, he remains resolute, stating, “Illness may have weakened my body, but it will never break my spirit, or my love for my family.” For years, Mr. Persaud and […]
After serving as Councillor, Regional Chairman, and Mayor, Sharma Raheem Solomon has announced his decision to step down as Mayor of Linden to embark on a new chapter in public life as a member of the National Assembly. In a heartfelt message, Solomon expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him by the people […]
