A snow cone vendor has been remanded to prison after being charged with trafficking 262 grams of cannabis. Clad Cole, 59, of Lot 17 Belladrum Village, West Coast Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Fort Wellington Magistrates Court on Tuesday. During the court proceedings, the prosecution opposed bail, and Magistrate Mohabir upheld this […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has reaffirmed the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) administration’s commitment to electoral transparency and accountability, announcing plans to invite multiple reputable international observer missions for the upcoming September 1 General and Regional Elections. During his weekly program, “Issues in the News,” on Tuesday evening, Nandlall welcomed the […]
As internal fractures deepen within Guyana’s main opposition coalition, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has dismissed the APNU+AFC as a “coalition of incompetence” and “undemocratic forces” unfit to lead the country. Speaking on Wednesday at the launch of Orinduik Marine Services, President Ali delivered a scathing critique of the opposition’s failure to unite, referencing both past […]
The Guyana Police Force has confirmed that ballistic tests reveal the fatal bullet that killed 29-year-old construction worker Rondell Clarke was discharged from an AR rifle assigned to a private security officer. Clarke, a resident of Foulis on the East Coast of Demerara, was shot on Sunday evening between 7:30 PM and 7:45 PM along […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has categorically rejected allegations made by Alliance For Change (AFC) leader Nigel Hughes, who accused him of a conflict of interest regarding the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). In a letter addressed to GECOM Chairperson, Retired Justice Claudette Singh, Hughes argued that Nandlall’s political affiliation […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, presented a laptop to Ms. Jada Cornelius, the top graduating student of Christianburg Wismar Secondary School for 2024, in recognition of her outstanding academic achievement. During a meeting at his office, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting educational excellence and youth empowerment across Guyana. He encouraged […]
Former Vice President and Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs under the previous APNU+AFC administration, Sydney Allicock, has publicly endorsed President Dr. Irfaan Ali for a second term. Allicock made this announcement following consultations with colleagues nationwide, particularly those from hinterland communities, which he represents. He expressed optimism that a second term for President Ali would […]
The Guyanese Police Force has issued a wanted notice for Naiomi Williams, age 30, in connection with charges of child abandonment and child endangerment. Naiomi Williams is last known to reside at 363 Recht Door Zee, La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to come forward. The […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed the recent deportation of seven Guyanese nationals from the United States, linked to various criminal offenses. These offenses include one case of grand larceny, one assault, two sexual assaults, one aggravated assault, one illegal entry, and one instance of assault and domestic violence. While these incidents have been […]
Ryan Singh, a 25-year-old porter from Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm following an incident on June 1, 2025. Singh was arrested by a police officer from the Beterverwagting Police Station and charged on June 10. The charge stems from an altercation involving Wazim Shameer in Mon Repos. […]
Rickford Burke, President of the Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID), has issued a strong statement urging the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) to compromise in their ongoing coalition negotiations. In a post on social media, Burke emphasized that anything less would be a betrayal of the people’s will, […]
Glenroy Roberts, 22, and Tahid Jacobs, 28, both residents of Dazzel Housing Scheme on the East Coast of Demerara, have been charged with possession of narcotics. The pair was arrested on June 6, 2025, and subsequently charged on June 10. The charges stem from a police operation that utilized intelligence to conduct a cordon and […]
Ray Ray Lilly Posted : The death is announced of Adriana Sueria Younge. Age: 11 of Hyde park Parika and formerly of Vergenoegen. Who was killed at the Double Day Hotel and pool side Date of Birth: November 12, 2013 Date of death: April 24th, 2025 She was the loving daughter of: Subrian Younge – […]
A heartbreaking situation. Sheniza Sampson shares her sister’s (Shinnell Williams) ongoing battle with liver cirrhosis, a condition that has dramatically impacted their lives. Diagnosed in May 2023, her sister faced numerous challenges in receiving timely medical care and support. Initially admitted to the hospital for ten days, her sister was discharged with the instruction to […]
Hon. Amanza Walton-Desir, M.P. and Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs, has expressed her deep frustration regarding the ongoing negotiations among coalition partners. In a passionate statement shared with supporters, she called for unity and decisive action to benefit the people of Guyana. “Enough is enough,” Walton-Desir declared, emphasizing her dissatisfaction with the lack of progress […]
Businessman A. Mohamed has made a significant impact in Wowetta Village, Region Nine, by constructing a new home for two widows, Irenda Smith and Elfreda Moses. This initiative followed requests from villagers who sought assistance for the women, both of whom faced immense challenges after losing their husbands to drowning several years ago. Living in […]
Lethem Regional Hospital has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Shannon Wright, whose tenure with the facility has come to an end. Dr. Wright served with distinction at both Lethem Regional Hospital and Aishalton District Hospital, making a significant impact during her time in the Rupununi region. The hospital community is eternally grateful for Dr. Wright’s […]
at West Ruimveldt Primary School The Ministry of Education has issued a statement in response to a news report aired on HGP Nightly News, which claimed that three children from a Grade 5 class at West Ruimveldt Primary School tested positive for COVID-19. The report also alleged that the Ministry failed to respond to requests […]
The local cricket fraternity is in mourning following the tragic passing of Stephon Sankar, an 18-year-old cricketer and aspiring umpire. His sudden death this week has sent shockwaves through the sporting community. Sankar, a promising all-rounder, began his cricket journey at the Under-13 level with the Malteenoes Sports Club and later represented the Transport Sports […]
Danielle, a patient at Georgetown Public Hospital, has made a heartfelt appeal for assistance after being informed that she must leave the hospital due to her inability to afford ongoing dialysis treatment. In a video statement, she expressed her distress over the situation, revealing that hospital staff have insisted on her discharge despite her serious […]
