The We Invest in Nation Hood (WIN) Party has raised alarms regarding the voting rights of nearly 1,000 Guyanese workers employed offshore, who have been informed by their employers that no arrangements will be made for them to leave the FPSOs (Floating Production Storage and Offloading units) or rigs to participate in the upcoming elections. […]
Authorities are seeking assistance in locating 78-year-old Ewart Small, who has been reported missing. Ewart Small, born on September 12, 1947, is approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall. He was last seen in Farm Village, East Bank Essequibo, wearing black pants, a white shirt, and bedroom slippers. Due to his age, Ewart is unable to […]
Police ranks from the Mabaruma Police Station conducted a successful roadblock exercise on Thursday, August 21, 2025, resulting in the discovery of 120 grams of suspected narcotics. The operation took place between 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM, during which officers stopped a black Toyota Fielder Wagon driven by a 25-year-old taxi driver from Hosororo Hill. […]
A serious accident occurred on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at approximately 8:10 AM involving John Walcott, a Police Inspector, and motorcyclist Cort Murphy, who was riding motorcycle number CP 6682. Murphy, a 26-year-old resident of Lot 42 Victoria Village, was arrested on the same day and subsequently charged when he appeared at the Vigilance Magistrate’s […]
On polling day for joint services in Guyana, Azruddin Mohamed, the presidential candidate for the We Invest in Nation Hood (WIN) Party, addressed the press, articulating his motivations, vision, and the challenges he faces. Mohamed’s campaign is rooted in a deep commitment to the ordinary citizens of Guyana, whom he believes have been overlooked for […]
I News Guyana Reports : US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed acknowledged that he has never received any favors from President Dr. Irfaan Ali. While observing polling day activities, he stated that his family’s past relationship with Ali was merely as “Muslim brothers.” Mohamed, the presidential candidate of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), is currently facing […]
Vishan Bharrat, a 29-year-old laborer from Reliance, was remanded to prison following his arrest for the alleged theft of 16 packs of chicken valued at $80,000. Bharrat was arrested on August 19, 2025, and formally charged on August 21, 2025, with the offense of Simple Larceny. He appeared at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, […]
Kaieteur News Reports : Dwayne King, a resident of Stanleytown, was granted $20,000 bail on Wednesday after facing charges of using threatening language and breach of the peace. King, who resides at Lot 165 Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara, appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. He pleaded not guilty to the charges, […]
Kaieteur News Reports : Local entertainer Kwasi Edmonson, known as Kwasi Ace, expressed frustration over being banned from government-sponsored events for five years since the PPP/C took office. Despite his talent, he claims Culture Minister Charles Ramson Jr. is behind efforts to stifle his career. Edmonson believes his outspokenness on various issues has led to […]
A fire of unknown origin has completely destroyed the Best Choice Supermarket, a Chinese-owned establishment located in Charity, Essequibo Coast. The fire broke out around 1:30 PM today and quickly engulfed the two-storey building. The supermarket, owned by Siyi Zheng, occupied the lower flat of the building, which is owned by Guyanese businessman Haimchandra Narine, […]
The State is facing a $200 million lawsuit from Ashanti Benjamin, the common-law wife of 21-year-old Ronaldo Peters, who was shot and killed by police in Linden earlier this year. The incident in April sparked protests, and a police sergeant has been charged with murder. Benjamin’s lawsuit claims negligence led to Peters’ death and alleges […]
Chief Elections Officer Vishnu Persaud has contacted Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) to secure guarantees against power outages at tabulation centres during the elections. During a stakeholder meeting with observer missions, Persaud noted that GECOM has backup systems for power disruptions. He assured that no electronic devices are needed to process Statements of Poll […]
PPP General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has dismissed the Forward Guyana Movement’s (FGM) court challenge against the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) as nonsensical. Led by former APNU MP Amanza Walton-Desir, FGM claims GECOM excluded approved political parties from ballots in several hinterland regions for the September 1 elections. They argue this violates constitutional provisions and […]
As the disciplined services prepare to vote on Friday, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali urged them to choose the party that has consistently supported them. Speaking to a large crowd in Black Bush Polder, he highlighted the PPP/C’s restoration of the tax-free Christmas bonus, which was cut by the previous APNU+AFC government in 2015, causing […]
Authorities are investigating the stabbing death of 63-year-old security guard Paul Devonish, who was fatally injured following an altercation with a female colleague on Monday evening. The suspect, 29-year-old Nicosie Clement, a guard with Sheriff Security, is in custody after confessing to stabbing Devonish during a confrontation on Barrack Street, Kingston, around 6:30 PM on […]
As the disciplined services prepare to vote on Friday ahead of the September 1 elections, politician James Bond emphasized that no party has supported police officers more than the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). In an interview, Bond stated, “No other party has done more for police officers than the PPP/C—in bonuses, education, housing, and bursaries […]
The Guyanese government aims to deliver 40,000 houses over the next five years, utilizing prefabricated technology to meet rising demand. Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal noted that the current housing output of about 4,000 homes is insufficient. He emphasized the need for innovative construction methods and large companies to achieve the ambitious target. This […]
David Ragnauth, a 30-year-old truck driver, has been remanded to prison following his alleged involvement in the fatal accident that claimed the life of 23-year-old Alex Persaud on the Supply Public Road, East Bank Demerara. Ragnauth, a resident of Kalichararan Road, Soesdyke, appeared before Magistrate Wanda Fortune at the Friendship Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. He […]
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has issued a warning about increasing drug trafficking in Guyana, highlighting an influx of foreign marijuana and ecstasy. CANU Head James Singh reported that ecstasy shipments are arriving from Europe and being routed to South America, while marijuana is trafficked from North America, Colombia, Venezuela, and Thailand. Traffickers are using […]
Investigations continue into the tragic accident on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway at Loo Creek that resulted in the deaths of three people on Saturday. Regional Division 4B Commander Wayne DeHearte confirmed on Thursday that the truck driver involved in the incident has been released from custody after being placed on station bail following the standard 72-hour […]
