Kenneth Junior Douglas, a 21-year-old pork-knocker from Bladen Hall Squatting Area, was arrested on Friday, July 25, 2025, in connection with the murder of Prince Howell. On Monday, July 28, 2025, Douglas appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court, where he was formally charged with manslaughter. He was not required to enter […]
In a Detailed Social Media Press Release : Hon. Shurwayne Holder, Member of Parliament, has raised serious concerns over what he describes as the Government of Guyana’s questionable financial practices just weeks before the upcoming General Elections. He accused the government of engaging in secret spending through the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), which […]
The APNU Coalition has responded sharply to President Irfaan Ali’s recent Facebook presentation on poverty reduction, delivered on July 27, 2025. The coalition characterized Ali’s proposals as a rehash of failed approaches, lacking a credible development plan with specific targets and indicators for improving quality of life. In their statement, the APNU Coalition criticized the […]
By Mark Goring via Social Media The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party has issued a strong condemnation of what it calls the deliberate spread of misinformation aimed at misleading the public and instilling fear among supporters. In a recent statement, WIN categorically rejected claims that individuals associated with businessman Azruddin Mohamed are at risk […]
In a Sunday afternoon address broadcast live on Facebook, President Dr. Irfaan Ali presented a “deliberate and clear strategy” aimed at reducing poverty across Guyana. He committed to a multi-pronged approach targeting various vulnerable groups, including the unemployed, pensioners, schoolchildren, and indigenous communities. Dr. Ali emphasized that the next five years will see expanded social […]
In a published social media post Ganesh Mahipaul highlights a critical concern regarding the authenticity of political support during rallies, particularly pointing out tactics employed by the PPP/C. He asserts that large crowds do not necessarily reflect genuine backing and accuses the incumbent party of manipulating attendance through state resources. Mahipaul claims that the PPP/C […]
The Chief of Defence Staff, along with Officers and Ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), extends heartfelt congratulations to Major Kesha Shepperd for her successful completion of the International Military Cooperation Course (IMCC) at the Netherlands Defence College, located at the Majoor Jan Linzel Complex in The Hague. The IMCC aims to broaden participants’ […]
As elections approach in just over a month, the government is facing accusations of intensifying the abuse of state power in what the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party describes as a coordinated effort to rig the upcoming elections and suppress the democratic will of the people. On July 24, 2025, several WIN executives and […]
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh addressed residents of Little Africa, Region Six, during a public meeting on Friday, emphasizing the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) commitment to investing in the region and caring for its citizens. Dr. Singh reflected on the hardships faced by Berbicians from 2015 to 2020 under the APNU+AFC coalition, particularly highlighting […]
In a remarkable display of rapid response, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) conducted two life-saving medical evacuation (medevac) operations in Region 8, successfully airlifting patients in urgent need of maternal care from the hinterland communities of Taruka and Mahdia. The first mission addressed a maternal emergency involving a 24-year-old woman in Taruka, a remote village […]
Javon Greene, a 19-year-old porter from 1643 Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, has been remanded to prison in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Lakeram Rambhajue. Greene appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court, where the indictable charge was presented. He was not required to enter a plea and was remanded […]
In preparation for the upcoming general and regional elections on September 1, 2025, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Alliance For Change (AFC) has elected Laura George as its Prime Ministerial candidate. The decision was reached after an intense four-hour deliberation process that was marked by camaraderie and fairness among NEC members. AFC Presidential […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali criticized the political rivals of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), asserting that while they may attempt to emulate the party’s policies, they fundamentally lack the competence and leadership necessary to implement them effectively. Speaking to a large crowd at the Industry Market Square during a public meeting, President Ali emphasized […]
A search party has been mobilized to locate Charles Osbourne, a resident of Moraikobai Village, who went missing following a collision between two boats on Friday morning. The accident occurred around 9:30 a.m., as confirmed by Derrick John, Chairman of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) and Toshao of Moraikobai. According to John, Osbourne was operating […]
An 18-year-old man has been remanded to prison for the murder of 16-year-old Reyna Depeazer, who was tragically struck by a stray bullet during a shooting incident last week at Mango Lane, East Ruimveldt. Travel Daniels, also known as ‘Hammer’, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. The indictable charge […]
The Ministry of Education has responded to recent statements made by a political candidate from the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party regarding the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) results. Ms. Tabitha Sarabo Haley has made allegations suggesting that requests for reviews of marks indicate irregularities in the NGSA results. The Ministry emphasizes that every […]
Social media erupted in outrage following the circulation of a video featuring a sheriff security officer engaging in reckless behavior while on duty. In the video, the officer is seen playing music and smoking, while making shooting gestures with his hands. The situation escalated when the officer picked up his firearm, removed the safety, and, […]
The Ministry of Health has issued an official statement addressing a recent incident at one of the country’s regional hospitals involving two individuals reportedly engaged in inappropriate conduct on the hospital premises. In the media release dated Friday, July 25, 2025, the Ministry clarified that the individuals involved were not employees of the Ministry of […]
The News Desk Reports : Moraikobai, Region Five – The tight-knit community of Moraikobai is in mourning following the tragic death of resident Charles Osborne, reportedly in his late 40s, in a boat accident earlier this morning. Osborne was navigating his vessel out of Moraikobai shortly after 9:00 a.m. when it collided with another boat […]
Micheal Ward, the Spanish Town-born actor known for his role in Netflix’s hit series Top Boy, has been charged with rape and sexual assault, according to reports from international media. The allegations involve one woman and date back to January 2023. Catherine Baccas, deputy chief crown prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service London South, stated, […]
