Guyana News Updates

While the multi-billion-dollar Georgetown Enhancement Programme has dominated public discourse, the 2026 Budget Estimates reveal a substantial commitment to improving regional markets across Guyana. Millions of dollars have been allocated to upgrade and complete these essential community facilities. During Thursday’s budget discussions, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, addressed inquiries from Opposition […]

A 32-year-old housewife, Sarafina Pitt, remains in custody while her accomplice, 33-year-old Shamay Bryan, a grocery shop owner, has been granted bail set at $500,000 after being apprehended with a substantial quantity of marijuana. On January 24, 2026, the two women were reportedly found with approximately 345.8 pounds of cannabis in Number 10 Village, West […]

Hugh Park, formerly a telecommunications technician, has once again made headlines, this time as the top student in the Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Business and International Law program at the University of Guyana for the Class of 2025. His outstanding achievement was officially recognized during the Faculty of Social Sciences’ Awards and Prize […]

The family of Shamar King is urgently seeking assistance in locating him, as he has been reported missing. Shamar, who is currently not in good health, was last seen in the Grove Scheme area. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a cream T-shirt and blue three-quarter pants. Family members are appealing to […]

An 18-year-old woman, Alfeia Gidding of Rose Hall, Corentyne, Berbice, was arrested on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after being found in possession of three packs of cannabis at the New Amsterdam Prison. The discovery occurred following a routine search conducted by prison authorities. The contraband was cleverly hidden within two Gillette Deodorants for Men, which […]

Oswin Kenard Baker Jr., a 19-year-old resident of Tuschen North, appeared in court today facing a serious charge of Attempt to Commit Murder. This charge is in violation of Section 103(c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 08:01. Baker made his first court appearance on February 12, 2026, at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court, where […]

The Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) conducted a targeted joint law enforcement operation on February 11, 2026, at a money exchange location situated at 29 Lombard Street, Georgetown. This operation was initiated following credible information received by law enforcement regarding illicit activities at the premises. During the operation, officers uncovered substantial evidence of illegal financial […]

In a Statement Via Social Media WIN wrote : Following more than eight hours of detention, the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) has released five individuals, including two elderly persons, who were taken to SOCU Headquarters for questioning in what has been described as an unfounded “sting operation.” These individuals were released on their own […]

Big Smith News Watch Reports | Quacy McKay, a 29-year-old vendor from Kingston, has been granted $75,000 bail after appearing at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where he pleaded not guilty to charges of larceny. The charge stems from an incident on January 24, involving the alleged theft of a gold chain valued at $1.8 million […]

George Moses of Lamaha Street, Newtown, Kitty, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of his neighbor, Anthony Williams, following a violent confrontation in their shared residence. The sentence was handed down at the Demerara High Court by Judge Gino Persaud, who took into account the nature of the attack […]

A 2022 murder case stemming from a fatal altercation during a cricket match concluded on Tuesday when Afzal Deendial pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter at the Demerara High Court. Appearing before acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh, Deendial had his murder charge formally reduced before entering his guilty plea. The State is represented […]

Brian Matterson, a resident of Wortmanville, has pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter in the 2022 murder of 30-year-old Aubrey Baird. Matterson’s plea was entered during his appearance before the Demerara High Court on Tuesday, where he faced acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh. The prosecution, represented by Prosecutor Geneva Wills, outlined the circumstances […]

A fire on Tuesday evening razed a wooden house in Onderneeming Sand Pit, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), displacing eight residents, including four school-aged children. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries. The Difficult Circumstances Unit of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security promptly conducted a site visit and assessment to determine the immediate needs […]

Opposition Leader and businessman Azruddin Mohamed has publicly criticized the Government and the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) of the Guyana Police Force after police executed a search warrant at his Lombard Street business on Wednesday. During the midday operation, three employees were taken into custody, and an undisclosed amount of local currency was confiscated. […]

High Court Judge Nicole Pierre has dismissed the account-closure case filed by Gobin Harbhajan, a member of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, against Scotiabank. The judge ruled that the termination of the account was a private matter not subject to public law review. Harbhajan, who is currently a Parliamentarian representing WIN—led by US-indicted […]

Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken has acknowledged that some investigations within the Guyana Police Force (GPF) are taking longer than necessary, impacting both the progress of cases and public trust in law enforcement. Addressing the opening of the Guyana Police Force Annual Officers’ Conference on Wednesday, Commissioner Hicken emphasized the need for reform. “We must acknowledge […]

Traffic offenders in Guyana may soon experience a streamlined digital process for prosecution as President Dr. Irfaan Ali unveiled ambitious plans to modernize how traffic violations are handled, from the roadside to the courtroom. Speaking to police ranks on Wednesday, President Ali noted the necessity for Guyana to adapt quickly to advancements in technology, particularly […]

The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has begun installing CCTV cameras at the National Park as part of an initiative to deter petty crime and improve monitoring throughout the public space. Mark Lewis, the Security Manager at the National Park, expressed his support for the initiative, stating that the addition of 17 cameras is a “really […]

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has proposed the introduction of non-lethal but “highly effective” weapons to support efforts in addressing the growing backlog of firearm license applications in the country. Speaking at the opening of the Guyana Police Force’s annual officers’ conference on Wednesday, he highlighted the significant volume of license appeals he reviews daily, stating […]

Ewart Baychu, a 19-year-old gold miner from Tapacuma Village, has been charged with the murder of his employer, 55-year-old John José Marciano, a gold miner from Wismar, Linden. The incident occurred on February 7, 2026, at a mining camp located at 14 Miles Issano Backdam in the Middle Mazaruni River region. Baychu appeared via Zoom […]