Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh has dismissed concerns that Guyanese without bank accounts will be unable to access the $100,000 cash grant, saying that no one will be denied the disbursement for that reason. On Thursday, Singh said the government will make arrangements for persons who do not have bank accounts. “Nobody will be denied […]
Kaieteur Radio Reports : A 35-year-old miner from Wakapao Mission, Lower Pomeroon River has died after reportedly drowning in the Pomeroon River on Wednesday. He was identified as Zandon Daniels. Reports say Daniels was captaining a small wooden boat powered by a 15 horsepower outboard engine when he may have fallen overboard around 14:30 hrs […]
The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), under the Ministry of Finance, is inviting small contractors across Guyana to participate in the National Registration Process for 2026 for works valued at below G$15,000,000. The initiative is intended to give qualified small contractors greater access to government procurement opportunities, while ensuring transparency, accountability, and fair […]
Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 43-year-old woman, Shelly Alexander, also known as “Cookie,” who was found unresponsive in the yard of her home in B Field, Sophia. According to initial reports, Alexander was discovered at her residence under circumstances that raised concern, prompting authorities to begin a probe into the […]
A $100,000 cash grant online portal is now live, allowing eligible Guyanese to register from home as the Government moves into the second phase of distribution. Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh said that once registration is completed, payments will be made directly to recipients’ bank accounts after a simple verification process. He urged citizens […]
A 28-year-old man from East Bank Berbice has been remanded to prison after being charged with rape and attempted murder involving the mother of his child. Christopher Ali, a seaman of Pepper Street, Edinburgh, appeared on Thursday before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court. Ali was not required to plead to the […]
Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh is warning motorists that the use of unauthorized LED lights on vehicles is illegal and poses serious dangers to road users. Speaking in an interview with the News Room, Singh said the increasingly popular lights create dangerous glare, which can interfere with other drivers—especially oncoming traffic. “Each time the Police encounter […]
A 32-year-old Corriverton man, Mulshankar Sukharam, of Number 79 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was on Wednesday sentenced to 15 years and six months in prison for wounding his paternal uncle, who is also his stepfather. Sukharam appeared before Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty in the Berbice High Court. He entered a guilty plea to wounding with intent to […]
Following the death of Otis John Jordan Payne, 30, of South Haslington, East Coast Demerara, while in custody at the Cove and John Police Station, the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the matter. Police said that, as part of the probe, several police and civilian witnesses have […]
Police say a Guyanese/Canadian couple scheduled to depart Guyana for Toronto on Thursday night was detained after suspected raw gold was found in their carry-on luggage. In a release, police reported that the yellow metal was discovered on Thursday at about 07:20 hrs during screening procedures at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri. Preliminary […]
President Irfaan Ali said he has been made aware that authorities in the Republic of Suriname have instituted charges for the use of the Corentyne River, with particular impact on timber and quarry operators. In a Facebook post, Ali described the development as “troubling,” warning that it could have wider implications for economic activity and […]
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BIG Smith News Watch Reports : A 28-year-old man, Christopher Ally, also known as “Pinky,” is expected to appear in court on Thursday, March 26, 2026 to face charges of attempted murder and rape following a brutal attack that left a teenage girl, under 16, seriously injured. Reports say Ally went into hiding after the […]
A 27-year-old miner, Mark Anthony Williams of Morashee Village, East Bank Essequibo, has died after he was struck in the head by a falling tree. Police said the incident occurred on Tuesday at a gold mining camp at 13 Miles, Mango Landing, Upper Demerara River. An investigation has been launched into the fatal accident. According […]
Kaieteur News Reported : A longstanding Quamina Guest House on Quamina Street, Georgetown was completely gutted by fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Local reports say the blaze was first noticed between 01:30 hrs and 02:00 hrs. At the time, details surrounding the cause of the fire were not immediately available. One guest […]
The Ministry of Finance has moved to clarify that the online portal for registration and updates in relation to the $100,000 cash grant is still being developed and tested. In a statement issued this afternoon, the Ministry said the portal’s official launch will be announced “in due course.” The explanation came after the portal’s web […]
On Monday, March 23, 2026, the Honourable Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh granted a Detention Order in favour of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), following an application under section 37A of Guyana’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act (AML/CFT Act). The Order authorises SOCU to detain gold and currency belonging to […]
NCN Reports : Aladdin Dookie, 28, of Number 77 Housing Scheme, Corriverton, Berbice, has been found dead after going missing following a fishing trip on the Corentyne River. Dookie, who was the boat’s captain, fell overboard near Orealla Village. He was discovered dead two days after the incident, with reports indicating that after an initial […]
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has granted a stay of ongoing extradition proceedings against Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed and has set April 21, 2026, at 9:00 hrs for the hearing of their appeal. The decision was handed down on Wednesday during a case management hearing before CCJ President Justice Winston Anderson, alongside Justices Maureen […]
More than 200 driver’s licences are expected to be suspended as authorities move to strictly enforce Guyana’s demerit point system against repeat traffic offenders. Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh said in an interview with the News Room on Wednesday that the action is intended to compel drivers to take the e-ticketing system and traffic regulations more […]
