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AFC Warns of Potential Chaos on Nomination Day

The Alliance For Change (AFC) is raising concerns that Nomination Day could lead to chaos and confusion if the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) does not clearly outline the procedures for presenting the Lists of Candidates. This presentation is scheduled for Monday at the Umana Yana between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. At a press conference, […]

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Businessman Joshua Taylor Dies from Blunt Trauma-Autopsy

Joshua Taylor, 24, has died from blunt trauma to the head, as determined by an autopsy conducted on Friday. The autopsy findings, performed by pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh at the Georgetown Public Hospital’s mortuary, suggest that the injuries may have resulted from a fall or a hit. Taylor’s body was identified by his mother, Annette […]

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Businessman Remanded After Fatal Accident Involving 16-Year-Old

On Friday, businessman Paul Mahabal, 33, was remanded following charges related to the tragic death of 16-year-old Kimberley Jones from Bel Air Village. Mahabal appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Weldaad Magistrate’s Court, where he faced charges of failing to provide assistance and failing to stop after the accident. The incident occurred on Tuesday, […]

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Dr. Asha Kissoon Defends Decision to Retain National Assembly Seat

Dr. Asha Kissoon, who has faced backlash from her political partners for refusing to vacate her seat in the National Assembly, has expressed no regrets about her decision. In an interview with News Room, Dr. Kissoon explained that her choice was motivated by feelings of being stonewalled and berated by those who were meant to […]

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Guyana Police Force Responds to Attorney Nigel Hughes on Court Evidence

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a statement responding to comments made by Attorney-at-Law Nigel Hughes regarding the ongoing court matter of Police vs. Marlon DaSilva, concerning the murder of Kenesha Vaughn. Hughes, in a Facebook post, claimed that Magistrate Judy Latchman ordered all evidence to be provided to both the court and the […]

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Five Arrested in Turkeyen Cocaine Bust

The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has arrested five individuals following the discovery of five parcels of cocaine during an operation in Turkeyen. In a press release, CANU reported that the intelligence-led operation took place on Wednesday. Two motor vehicles were intercepted in the vicinity, leading to the seizure of several parcels containing a whitish powdery […]

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Tragic Passing of Matthew Zaman, 15, Following Years of Care

Matthew Zaman, who had been paralyzed since a motor vehicle accident in December 2017, passed away early Wednesday morning at the age of 15. Matthew was just eight years old when a minibus struck him along the East Coast of Demerara, leaving him completely paralyzed. His mother, Bibi Shanaz Khan, became his full-time caregiver, sacrificing […]

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Wanted Armed Robbery Suspect Rakameem Nicholas Apprehended

Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department’s anti-crime patrol apprehended Rakameem Nicholas, a 21-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a multi-million-dollar armed robbery at the Fantasy Game Lounge. The incident occurred on June 22, 2025. Nicholas was arrested last evening at approximately 7:00 PM at the KK Villa on Lime Street, Werk-en-Rust. He was spotted standing […]

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Guyanese Man Alleges Kidnapping by Police

Claims Illegal Detention and Transfer to Suriname Roystan Drakes Production Reports : A Guyanese man, Raymond David, is alleging that members of the Guyana Police Force kidnapped him, unlawfully detaining him and subsequently transporting him across the border into Suriname without adhering to proper extradition procedures. Speaking from what appears to be a prison facility, […]

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Political Parties Gear Up for Nomination Day at Umana Yana

As the September elections approach, several political parties have begun camping out at the Umana Yana in preparation for the Nomination Day process scheduled for Monday. On this day, parties must submit their lists of candidates along with the required signatures from nominators. The Alliance for Change (AFC) and the A Partnership for National Unity […]

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Jagdeo Emphasizes Positivity in PPP’s Campaign Launch

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is gearing up for its re-election campaign launch, with General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo asserting that the focus will be on “real plans and positivity,” rather than mere “optics politics.” He made this statement during his weekly press conference, where he refrained from discussing any potential surprise attendees at the […]

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Jagdeo Defends U.S. Sanctions Against Azruddin Mohammed

Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), emphasized on Thursday that the United States has substantial evidence supporting the sanctions imposed on businessman Azruddin Mohammed and others. This statement was made during his weekly press conference at Freedom House. Jagdeo responded to inquiries about the sanctions by stating, “We don’t have […]

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Three Men Remanded in Connection with Major Marijuana Seizure

Three men have been remanded to prison following their appearance in court related to the recent seizure of over 24 kilograms of foreign marijuana by the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU). Kenner Arjun, Antonio Bobb, and Pooran Seemangal faced Magistrate George at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, July 10, 2025. All three defendants pleaded not […]

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Labourer Charged with Simple Larceny

Kamalall Lachminarine, a labourer from Enterprise Garden, East Coast Demerara, has been charged with Simple Larceny following his arrest on July 7, 2025. The charge, which is in accordance with Section 66(c) of the Summary Jurisdiction Offences Act, stems from an incident involving Tara Mohan. Lachminarine appeared before His Worship Sunil Scarce at Vigilance Magistrate […]

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Fatal Accident on Friendship Public Road

Police are investigating a tragic accident that occurred at approximately 9:42 AM this morning, resulting in the death of a 77-year-old man. The incident took place on Friendship Public Road and involved two vehicles: a motor lorry and a motor jeep. The lorry, identified as number GAE 5317, was driven by 37-year-old Aubrey Herman Lim […]

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19 Year Old Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested in Albouystown

Police have apprehended 19-year-old Junior Linton, known as “Butter,” in connection with an armed robbery incident that occurred early this morning. The suspect, an unemployed resident of Grove, East Bank Demerara, is accused of attacking Yasmin Mohamed, a 61-year-old male labourer, at approximately 5:00 AM on Hogg Street. According to preliminary investigations, Yasmin was riding […]

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