Guyana News Updates

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Defense Ministry of Colombia, aimed at bolstering collaboration in aerial surveillance and regional security efforts. The agreement focuses on enhancing cooperation to monitor and safeguard airspace, particularly in countering illicit activities and improving situational awareness. According to a press […]

In a move aimed at countering threats posed by Latin American drug cartels, the United States has ordered more naval ships to the southern Caribbean, according to two sources familiar with the deployment. The USS Lake Erie, a guided missile cruiser, and the USS Newport News, a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, are expected to arrive […]

Police are investigating a tragic murder/suicide that occurred today, August 26, 2025, at Lot 199 Charlotte and Bourda Street. The incident, which unfolded around 11:50 AM, involved 36-year-old Teekadai Atiya Solomon, her husband Alroy Solomon, also 36, and their 10-year-old son. According to initial reports, Alroy Solomon shot Teekadai multiple times before turning the gun […]

Minister Vindhya Vasini Persaud expressed her deep sadness following the horrific events today in which Alroy Solomon reportedly shot and killed his wife, Atiya, before taking his own life. The couple’s young son was also shot and is currently hospitalized. In her statement, Minister Persaud extended her heartfelt condolences to the families affected by this […]

The North Pakaraimas District Council has expressed its deepest condolences to the family, relatives, and community of Mamai Lucille Williams of Karisparu, who recently passed away. Affectionately known as Mamai, Williams was a revered figure in her community, embodying courage, resilience, and dignity. Throughout her life, she stood firmly against the illegal occupation of Indigenous […]

A tragic two-vehicle collision today at Loo Creek on the Linden/Soesdyke Highway has left two individuals suspected dead. Preliminary reports indicate that the accident involved a motor lorry and a motor canter. At the time of the collision, the feed-laden canter was en route to Linden, while the lorry was traveling in the opposite direction. […]

President Irfaan Ali expressed his deep distress and sadness following the tragic murder/suicide incident involving Alroy Solomon, who reportedly took his own life and that of his wife, Atiya Solomon, while seriously injuring their young child. In a statement, President Ali emphasized the importance of family as the foundational unit of society, stating, “The family […]

By News Source Guyana. A tragic murder/suicide incident occurred this morning on Charlotte Street, Georgetown, resulting in the deaths of a couple and critical injuries to their young son. Atiya Rambachan-Solomon, a 36-year-old employee of ExxonMobil, was shot dead by her estranged husband, Alroy Solomon, who also shot their 10-year-old son before turning the gun […]

The Ministry of Health has strongly refuted reports claiming that a patient died at Lima Regional Hospital due to a lack of oxygen. The management of the hospital, located in the Pomeroon-Supenaam region, addressed these allegations following the tragic passing of a 19-year-old male patient on August 23, 2025. Regional Health Officer (RHO) Dr. Ranjeev […]

Big Smith News Watch Reports : Gautier Fernandes, 53, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on August 26, 2025, for the 2002 murder of his reputed wife, Taijwantie Roshini Sooklall, after evading capture for over two decades. Justice Zamina Ally-Seepaul, who presided over the case in the High Court, initially imposed a 30-year sentence […]

A tragic shooting incident on Charlotte Street claimed the lives of a woman and her partner on Tuesday around noon, with their 10-year-old son also injured in the event. The deceased have been identified as 36-year-old Teekadai Solomon and her partner, 36-year-old Alroy Solomon, who is believed to have been the shooter. The couple’s son […]

Ewart Nicholson, a 25-year-old soldier from Belle View, West Coast Berbice, has been remanded to prison following charges of raping a 13-year-old girl. Nicholson was arrested on August 19, 2025, and appeared in the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court on August 26, 2025. During the court proceedings, the charge was read to Nicholson, who was not required […]

Police in Region Seven are investigating the alleged abduction of a Guyanese boat captain and another man in the Cuyuni River area, believed to have been taken by a Venezuelan gang. The missing boat captain has been identified as 66-year-old Fredrick Pollard from Bartica, Essequibo River. The identity of the second victim remains unknown. Reports […]

Vickash Sankar, a nine-year-old boy from Maria’s Pleasure, Wakenaam, was discovered wandering along the Heroes Highway at approximately 3:45 PM on Monday. When questioned by authorities, Vickash revealed that he had come to Georgetown for a family event but had wandered away from the yard and lost his way back. Tragically, he informed the police […]

A new terminal building is set to be constructed at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri, by the UK-based BHM Group. During the sod-turning ceremony, President Irfaan Ali emphasized the need for the expansion due to increasing air traffic. He noted that a single terminal cannot accommodate the future demands of Guyana’s growing travel industry. […]

The Guyana Prison Service has officially opened its new headquarters at Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, relocating from Brickdam. Located within the Lusignan Prison compound, the new facility provides expanded space for administrative operations, improved staff coordination, and better integration of security and rehabilitation functions. This move enhances oversight and operational efficiency while supporting efforts to […]

Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited has announced the appointment of Dr. Toussant Boyce as the new Managing Director, effective October 1, 2025. Dr. Boyce, a distinguished Guyanese national and Attorney-at-law, brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles within the Republic Financial Holdings Group in both Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. Dr. Boyce has built […]

Chief Elections Officer (CEO) Vishnu Persaud announced on Monday that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has confirmed the authenticity of photos showing actual ballots that were posted online during the voting of the Disciplined Forces last Friday. However, the origin of these images remains unknown. “We have not been able to determine how, where, or […]

Members of the Disciplined Forces turned out in impressive numbers on Friday morning as the initial phase of voting for the September 1, 2025, General and Regional elections commenced. The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) reported an 83% turnout among service members, reflecting strong engagement just one week before the national polls. The turnout by each […]

The call for five more years of leadership under President Irfaan Ali is being framed as essential for safeguarding Guyana against ongoing threats from Venezuela. Advocates assert that Ali’s administration is effectively managing Venezuela’s aggressive posture along the border, ensuring both immediate and long-term security for the nation. Venezuela’s persistent claim to two-thirds of Guyana’s […]