Guyana News Updates

Alec Ault, a 24-year-old excavator operator from Byderabo Road, Bartica, has been charged with ‘Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm’ following an incident involving Grace James. Ault was arrested on August 27, 2025, by a detective from the Bartica Police Station. The formal charge was laid against him on August 29, 2025, under Section 30(a) of […]

Five female residents of Byderabo Road, Bartica, have been charged with the offence of ‘Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm’ following an incident involving another local resident. The accused—Evelyn Dalgetty, 47; Pauline Smith, 54; Alicia Ault, 26; Atalya Dalgetty, 22; and Serina Williams, 22—were arrested on August 27, 2025, by a Detective Corporal from the Bartica […]

In a Video Statement on Social Media Franklin Greaves, owner of Greaves Transportation and Tours, has spoken out to clarify recent events that have embroiled his family-run bus service in controversy. In a heartfelt address to the people of Region 9 and fellow Guyanese, Greaves detailed the challenges his business is facing due to alleged […]

Deino Williams, Toshao of Rockstone Village in Region 10, has publicly endorsed President Irfaan Ali and the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) for a second term in office, praising their visionary leadership and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of Indigenous people. In his endorsement, Williams highlighted the success of the Carbon Credits initiative, which […]

In a Late Night episode of Sheriff’s Podcast, Ameir Ahmad addressed concerns regarding his worker, Greavves, who operates a bus service and was transporting individuals associated with a political rival, the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party. Ahmad, who described himself as a straightforward businessman, expressed his disapproval of Greavves working with individuals he considers […]

Three men were brought before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Friday, facing charges of robbery amounting to $20.8 million in cash. The accused—24-year-olds Joshua Haynes and Beris Parkinson, along with 18-year-old Randy Crossman—each pleaded not guilty to the charges before Magistrate Annette Singh. The first charge alleges that on Tuesday, August 19, at Independence Boulevard, […]

Azruddin Mohamed, the Presidential Candidate for the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, has pledged to establish a cold case unit aimed at investigating all unsolved murders in Guyana, asserting that justice must be served for the families affected. In a recorded interview with the party’s General Secretary, Odessa Primus, Mohamed, a first-time contender in […]

News Source Guyana Reports : A total of 13,269 first-time voters are set to participate in the General and Regional Elections scheduled for Monday, September 1, according to statistics from Yolanda Ward, Public Relations Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). This number encompasses individuals who have recently turned 18 and those registering with the […]

The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party has expressed serious concerns regarding the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for allegedly not approving any of its polling agents for Election Day, citing late submissions as the reason. In a statement released on Facebook, WIN candidate Duarte Hetsberger explained that the party received an email from GECOM on […]

Acting Chief Justice has ruled that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) acted entirely within the law by excluding the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) and the Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP) from the electoral ballot in several districts ahead of the upcoming elections. The ruling, delivered on Friday in the High Court, concludes legal action […]

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has firmly rejected recent media reports suggesting that members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) may be appointed as Presiding Officers for the General and Regional Elections scheduled for September 1, 2025. In a statement issued today, GECOM labeled these claims as entirely false, lacking any legal, policy, or practical […]

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has issued a statement addressing what it describes as misleading claims made by the WIN Party regarding the approval of polling agents for the upcoming elections. In a press release, GECOM emphasized that the assertions made by the WIN Party misrepresent the facts surrounding the appointment of polling agents. GECOM […]

In a strong denunciation of businessman Azruddin Mohamed, President Dr. Irfaan Ali declared on Friday night that Mohamed is unfit to lead Guyana, describing him as a “bluff” whose failed business ventures are built on bribery and corruption. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the News Room, President Ali emphasized that Azruddin’s track record demonstrates […]

The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has issued a public apology regarding an incident that occurred yesterday in Berbice, where a fallen utility pole caused damage to a customer’s home. In a statement released on social media, GPL expressed regret over the unfortunate event and confirmed that their teams have completed immediate electrical repairs. […]

Detectives from Regional Division 4’B’ are investigating the murder of 40-year-old Ryan Fredericks, a boat operator from Mongrippa Hill, Bartica. The incident occurred around 11:30 PM on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Safari Inn Hotel in Friendship, East Bank Demerara. Fredericks was reportedly killed by a female suspect, whose identity remains unknown at this […]

A distressing incident unfolded yesterday at the home of Sherita Crandon when a Guyana Power and Light (GPL) light post crashed into her bedroom around 3:45 PM. Crandon, who was bonding with her newborn baby at the time, rushed to safety upon hearing a strange sound, only to find the light post had fallen inside […]

Following a ruling by Chief Justice Ag Navindra Singh that dismissed the case brought against the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) by the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), the party’s presidential candidate, Amanza Walton-Desir, announced plans to appeal the decision. The FGM had challenged GECOM’s decision to exclude the party from the national ballot in three regions. […]

A break-in at the La Jalousie Estate Uma Maheshwar Mandir on the West Coast Demerara has resulted in the theft of four large speakers. The incident has been reported to local authorities, who are currently conducting an investigation. In light of the theft, the La Jalousie Estate Mandir Committee is urging the community to remain […]

The Cheddi Jagan Dental Centre has made significant strides in public dental services in Guyana by successfully completing a complex Bridge procedure utilizing state-of-the-art digital technology. This landmark achievement underscores the Centre’s commitment to providing high-quality dental care. The procedure was performed by Dr. Sergio Africano, a Specialist in Autodontics and Digital Dentistry. Leveraging advanced […]

Reuters Reports : Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have intensified as a significant U.S. naval buildup occurs in the Southern Caribbean. U.S. officials assert that this deployment is aimed at addressing threats posed by Latin American drug cartels. President Donald Trump has prioritized cracking down on drug trafficking as part of his administration’s […]