Big Smith News Watch Reports : A 72-year-old pensioner from North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was granted $100,000 bail after being charged with obtaining $1.75 million under false pretenses. Norman Phillips pleaded not guilty in Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The charge alleges that on December 27, 2024, Phillips defrauded Lawrence Lorimer by falsely claiming he could secure a […]
by Dr. Philip Handel Mozart Thomas In a recent Statement We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) has officially rejected social media reports claiming that Dr. Philip Handel Mozart Thomas has been appointed as Foreign Secretary. In a statement, the party clarified that it has not appointed or endorsed anyone to that position. Founded in June 2025 […]
Guyana has confirmed its first case of Oropouche fever, part of a broader outbreak in the Americas that has seen over 12,000 infections reported by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Health authorities are increasing surveillance and urging citizens to take preventive measures. As of July 27, 2025, PAHO documented 12,786 cases across 11 countries, […]
Aubrey Norton, the Presidential Candidate for APNU, outlined his party’s strategy to resolve Guyana’s power generation problems and eliminate outages. In a recent interview, he criticized the government’s reliance on rented power ships, suggesting it reflects corruption and a lack of ownership. Norton emphasized the need for effective management at the Guyana Power and Light […]
Chief Elections Officer Vishnu Persaud of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) assured the public that it is “virtually impossible” for anyone to vote twice in the upcoming General and Regional Elections on September 1, 2025, unless there is collusion. At a press conference, Persaud outlined measures to ensure electoral integrity, including a folio of colored […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that the new Single Electronic Identification System will simplify access to the cash grant voucher program for all citizens. He made the announcement at the commissioning of a new block at North Ruimveldt Secondary School, stating he was the first person to be registered under the initiative. The digital ID […]
A tragic accident on the Pirara Trail in Central Lethem claimed the lives of 23-year-old motorcyclist Jagnarine Stephen, his wife Kyrea, and their two-year-old daughter Laurel on Sunday. The collision occurred around 11:20 AM when the family, traveling on a red and black motorcycle, was struck by a minibus (BAC 8020) driven by 34-year-old Darwell […]
News Room Reports : The truck driver involved in a fatal accident on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway on Saturday, which claimed three lives, did not possess a truck license, according to police. The truck also lacked reflectors to alert other road users. The accident occurred around 1:30 AM near Loo Creek when Mario Campbell, 26, was […]
ExxonMobil’s oil production offshore Guyana has surpassed 650 million barrels since the first oil in December 2019, with output expected to increase sharply this year. The Liza Phase 1, Liza Phase 2, and Payara projects have each achieved significant milestones: Liza 1 has produced over 250 million barrels, Liza 2 more than 270 million barrels, […]
Sixty-four-year-old Ava Brathwaite succumbed to her injuries on Saturday after being hit by a Russian Embassy vehicle on August 6. She was pronounced dead at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. Brathwaite’s sister, Allison, reported that Ava had suffered severe injuries, including a punctured lung and brain swelling, and was in critical condition prior to her […]
Nineteen-year-old jockey Kishawn Pereira tragically lost his life on Sunday evening at the Guyana Cup Horse Race meet in Berbice after falling from his horse and being trampled. The riderless horse crossed the finish line as medical teams rushed to assist him; Pereira was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Reports suggest he suffered […]
Nigel Hughes, Leader of the Alliance For Change, criticized the PPP government for not adequately addressing poverty despite Guyana earning $1.5 billion daily from oil production. Speaking at a public meeting in Linden, Hughes highlighted that 48% of the population lives in poverty, with 20% of children facing extreme food poverty. He questioned the government’s […]
The horse racing community in Guyana is mourning the loss of 18-year-old jockey Kishawn Pereira, who tragically died following a fall during the penultimate race at the 17th Guyana Cup held at the Rising Sun Turf Club. The Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee confirmed the incident in an official statement, extending condolences to Pereira’s family. […]
More than 50 individuals will receive free prosthetic limbs through the inaugural India–CARICOM Prosthetic Limbs Camp, launched at the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre. This initiative, a collaboration between the Ministry of Health, the High Commission of India in Guyana, and CARICOM, aims to support amputees across all administrative regions. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony and […]
Dr. Arif Bulkan has been selected as a judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) by the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC). He will fill the vacancy left by Justice Winston Anderson’s elevation to president of the court. Justice Bulkan holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Laws and a Doctor of […]
An unidentified pedestrian died early Monday morning following an accident on the Montrose Public Road, East Coast Demerara. The incident occurred around 4:00 AM and involved a motor car, PAC 8964, driven by a 24-year-old welder from Martyrsville, Mon Repos. According to Police Headquarters, the car was traveling east when the pedestrian reportedly ran across […]
Shamsundar Khamo, known as ‘Nest’, 20, and Vijay Khamo, referred to as ‘Guru’, 23, both farmers from Grassfield, Enmore, East Coast Demerara, have been charged with ‘Attempt to Commit Murder’. The charges stem from an incident involving Naresh Bisnauth on August 11, 2025. The two were arrested on August 11 by a Detective Sergeant from […]
The young jockey who tragically died after falling from a horse during the Guyana Cup at Rising Sun, West Coast of Berbice, has been identified as Kishawn Pereira. This confirmation came from Region Five Commander Lonsdale Withrite. The incident occurred during the final race as the sun was setting. Footage from the event shows Pereira’s […]
Onica Naar has publicly expressed her frustration over unpaid wages from the Origins Fashion Show, which took place in May. In a post on social media, Naar declared, “TODAY IS DE DAY I WOKE UP AND CHOOSE VIOLENCE!” as she called out the organizers for the delay in payment. Naar emphasized that she has worked […]
Nazar Mohamed, a U.S.-sanctioned businessman, has avoided directly answering whether he visited the Venezuelan Embassy in Georgetown, instead accusing the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) of orchestrating a smear campaign against his son, Azruddin Mohamed. PPP General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo noted that Nazar did not confirm or deny the visit, opting to deflect the question by […]
