Haniff Khan, a 42-year-old unemployed resident of Four Miles Housing Scheme, Bartica, was arrested by police on July 1, 2025, for Sexual Activity with a Child Family Member. He has since been charged and remanded to prison. Khan appeared today, July 4, 2025, at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Teriq Mohammed, where he pleaded […]
Prakash Ramnauth, known as ‘Bobin’, a 19-year-old resident of Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on March 17, 2025, and charged on April 7, 2025, with Break-and-Enter-and-Larceny, contrary to Section 229 (a) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 08:01. The alleged crime occurred between March 10 and 11, 2025, at Unity Mahaica and was […]
Commander of Regional Police Division #10, Assistant Commissioner Kurleigh Simon, honored the region’s top performers of the 2025 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) during an awards ceremony at Regma Primary School in Linden yesterday. Assistant Commissioner Simon, along with Woman Sergeant Marshall from the Community Relations Department, celebrated the achievements of the top students, including […]
Name: Andrew AliAge: 24Occupation: Construction WorkerAddress: Lot 12 Annandale Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara Andrew Ali was arrested on July 1, 2025, by a rank from the Cove and John Police Station and charged on July 3, 2025, with the offence of “Rape of a Child under 16 years.” This charge is in violation of […]
Name: Padmine KanhaiyaAge: 14 yearsLast Seen: Leaving for summer class todayLocation: Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo A report has been made to the police regarding her disappearance. If anyone has any information about her whereabouts, please contact the police or her relatives at the following numbers: 694-8158 758-7895 653-6137 601-5953 Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Other […]
Johanna Lawson, a 26-year-old mother from Lamaha Gardens, Georgetown, was granted bail of $45,000 on Wednesday after facing three charges in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Appearing before Senior Magistrate Fabyo Azore, Lawson pleaded not guilty to charges alleging that on June 25, 2025, at the Brickdam Police Station, she assaulted and used threatening language towards […]
The newly formed political coalition, Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), has been granted three days to resubmit a corrected version of its party symbol after the original submission did not meet the approval standards set by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). Vincent Alexander, an opposition-nominated commissioner, confirmed this development to Kaieteur News on Wednesday. His statement […]
Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Bharrat Jagdeo, addressed reports suggesting that the party was considering replacing Prime Minister Mark Phillips with Works Minister Juan Edghill as the Prime Ministerial candidate for the upcoming elections. During a press conference, Jagdeo reaffirmed his support for Prime Minister Phillips, describing him as […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has issued a stern warning to newly appointed Justices of the Peace (JPs) and Commissioners of Oaths and Affidavits regarding the misuse of their appointments for personal gain. During a recent program, Nandlall revealed that multiple complaints have been made to his office about certain […]
News Room Reports : The Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) is actively advocating for an amendment to the 1997 Prevention of Discrimination Act to explicitly protect queer individuals from workplace discrimination. “It’s really important that we have some form of protection from discrimination for LGBTQIA people,” said Joel Simpson, SASOD’s Managing Director, in a […]
Althia King, the young woman selected by A New and United Guyana (ANUG) to occupy its seat in the National Assembly, has announced her resignation from the party. She made the announcement via a Facebook post on Wednesday evening, stating, “As of July 1st, I officially resigned from A New and United Guyana (ANUG).” King […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo confirmed on Thursday that no new taxes have been introduced since the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) took office in 2020. Jagdeo, who is also the PPP’s General Secretary, made this statement during a party press conference. He highlighted the measures implemented by the government to alleviate the rising cost […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo clarified on Thursday that the Government of Guyana did not instruct a United States lobbying firm to raise concerns about businessman Azruddin Mohamed with US officials. Instead, he emphasized that the firm was hired to address threats and aggressions from Venezuela. “We don’t tell the lobbyists what to do on […]
On Thursday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that students who paid for this year’s CSEC and CAPE examinations will receive full reimbursement for up to eight subjects. In April, President Ali revealed that the government would cover the examination fees for every student in both public and private schools, with an estimated budget of $700 […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has officially dissolved Guyana’s 12th Parliament and all Regional Democratic Councils, paving the way for general and regional elections scheduled for September 1, 2025. The announcement was made on Thursday when the Head of State signed two proclamations at State House, exercising his constitutional powers under the Constitution of the Cooperative […]
Acting on information about narcotics being sold at a roadside shop, police ranks on Anti-Crime Patrol duties visited a location at Last Bridge, West Minister, Parfaite Harmonie. At approximately 2:00 PM today, officers discovered 200 grams of marijuana. Upon arrival, they encountered Shawn Jordan, a 27-year-old self-employed man from Last Bridge. During a search conducted […]
Antigua Newsroom – A 24-year-old man, Victor Ince of Lightfoot West, has been remanded to prison in Antigua and Barbuda following charges related to the death of 19-year-old Joyleen Abraham from Guyana. Ince appeared before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel on Wednesday, facing charges of unlawful confinement and killing. The incident occurred on May 7 in the […]
An elderly resident of Eclipse Falls, Barima-Waini (Region One), has received a newly constructed home aimed at enhancing her comfort and quality of life. The home was funded through the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) Fund, a government initiative focused on supporting sustainable development in hinterland and Indigenous communities while advancing Guyana’s climate resilience. The […]
Lieve Blanckaert has made headlines after being crowned Miss Grand Texas 2025, a victory she describes as a culmination of years of growth and perseverance. In her heartfelt message, Blanckaert shared, “This isn’t just a crown. It’s 10 years of trying, growing, not quitting, coming back, believing, falling apart, and still choosing to show up.” […]
Saif Majid, a 23-year-old farmer from Lot 491 Lima Sands, was arrested on June 28, 2025, in connection with the alleged murder of Gary Melville, also known as ‘Tonna.’ On Thursday, July 3, 2025, Majid appeared at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court before Her Worship Tamieka Clarke, where the charge was formally read to him. He […]
