Aurora Gold Mine (AGM) Inc. has announced the introduction of a paid paternity leave benefit for its male employees, reflecting the company’s commitment to employee well-being, family support, and inclusive workplace policies. Effective January 1, 2026, all eligible male employees will be entitled to one week of paid paternity leave. This benefit is applicable to […]
Police in Regional Division No. 2 are investigating the discovery of suspected cocaine during a stop-and-search operation conducted along the Suddie Public Road on Thursday. The operation took place around 5:05 PM when police stopped a motor car occupied by three men. During the search of the vehicle, officers found a multi-coloured haversack on the […]
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is poised to significantly bolster its air and maritime capabilities this year as part of a strategic initiative to modernize and strengthen its military operations. Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan made this announcement during the opening of the GDF’s Annual Officers’ Conference on Thursday. Brigadier Khan revealed that […]
Passengers who believe they have been overcharged by minibus operators are urged to report these incidents to the police for appropriate action. The call for commuters to take a stand came from Police Inspector Roberts, Officer-in-Charge of Traffic in Region Three, during a recent episode of the program “Road Safety and You.” Inspector Roberts advised […]
The committal hearing in the extradition case involving Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, resumed on Friday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The proceedings were presided over by Magistrate Judy Latchman, with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sharon Roopchand, remaining on the witness stand as cross-examination continued by defense counsel, Siand […]
Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, Minister of Agriculture, has shared the heartfelt news of the passing of his beloved father, Owal Mustapha Rahman. In a statement, he expressed profound sadness, reflecting on the deep impact his father had on his life. “Inna illahi wa inna illayhi raji un,” Mustapha began, invoking a solemn reminder of the transient […]
A fire of currently unknown origin destroyed a house this afternoon in Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, Region Two. The residence was home to 25-year-old healthcare worker Vanlisha Warrick and her seven-year-old son. Warrick reported to investigators that she secured her house around 8:00 AM before leaving for work. At approximately 5:40 PM, while at a nearby […]
The Guyana Office for Investment is aware of a claim currently circulating on social media, alleging that individuals are required to pay a fee to meet with officials and falsely associating the agency with improper conduct. We wish to state unequivocally that this information is false, entirely fabricated, and deliberately misleading. At no time do […]
Authorities in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on February 5, 2026, during a joint service operation at Quartzstone Backdam. The incident resulted in the death of Shemar Latif, whose age has not yet been confirmed. He was a resident of Onderneeming Sandpit, Essequibo Coast. The operation was part of […]
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, confidently declared, “I will never fail, baby,” as she outlined her ministry’s comprehensive plans to uplift communities across the country through improved local government services and targeted investments under the 2026 National Budget, amounting to $1.558 trillion. During the ongoing Budget Debate, Manickchand emphasized that the […]
Co-Leader of the Working People’s Alliance and Member of Parliament for the A Partnership for National Unity, Dr. David Hinds, has expressed strong disapproval of the government’s 2026 National Budget, specifically criticizing the lack of attention given to public servants and the University of Guyana. During his contribution to the Budget Debate, Dr. Hinds highlighted […]
Police have initiated an investigation concerning an incident involving a 14-year-old female student that reportedly took place on Wednesday at approximately 6:00 PM. Preliminary investigations indicate that the teen was allegedly transported in an unconscious state to a residence in Sophia by other juveniles. She was subsequently taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), […]
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has reported an impressive milestone, announcing that the country welcomed 34,923 visitors in January 2026, marking the highest monthly visitor arrivals ever recorded for that month. This figure represents a substantial 17.2% increase compared to January 2025, indicating a strong start to the new tourism year. The GTA highlighted that […]
Tensions flared in the National Assembly on Thursday afternoon as Opposition Parliamentarian Odessa Primus and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. engaged in a heated debate regarding the government’s support for Guyana’s creative sector and youth development. As Primus, representing the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, made her case, she emphasized […]
Name: Kevin JamesAge: 15 YearsLast Seen: February 3, 2026, at Lima Sands, Essequibo Coast Kevin James’ father received a call from him, during which Kevin stated he is in Georgetown and will not be returning home. The incident was reported to the police on Thursday, February 6, 2026. Grandfather’s Contact Number: 592-658-5956 If you have […]
APNU Member of Parliament Coretta McDonald, A.A., experienced an unfortunate incident in the National Assembly when she fell while making her way to her seat. The fall resulted in a fractured ankle, and McDonald is currently receiving medical attention at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. APNU Coalition extend our heartfelt wishes to MP McDonald for […]
Chris Gopaul, a 34-year-old fisherman from the Riverview Housing Scheme in Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, is facing serious legal trouble after being charged with attempting to commit a felony. This charge, in violation of Section 36 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, allegedly involves a 62-year-old security guard from Charity, Essequibo Coast. On […]
Baney Lall, a 52-year-old labourer from Lima Sand, has been charged with several traffic violations, including failure to have an identification mark (rear and front), unlicensed driver, and breach of insurance. These offences occurred on January 20, 2026, at the Cotton Field Access Road. On February 3, 2026, Lall appeared before His Worship Ravindra Mohabir […]
Talesh Persaud, a 30-year-old labourer from Columbia, has been charged with several traffic offences, including obscured identification mark, failure to have an identification mark, uninsured motor vehicle, and unlicensed motor vehicle. These charges stem from an incident that occurred on December 11, 2025, at the Anna Regina Access Road. On February 3, 2026, Persaud appeared […]
Cameron Defreitas, a resident of Timehri, East Bank Demerara, has been charged with dangerous driving following a collision incident that occurred on January 31, 2026. The accident, which involved two motor lorries, took place around 3:45 AM on the Land of Canaan Public Road. Defreitas appeared at the Friendship Magistrate’s Court on February 4, 2026, […]
