Police are investigating a serious three-vehicle accident that occurred around 09:00 hrs today along the Rupert Craig Highway, in the vicinity of the University of Guyana Access Road, East Coast Demerara. The collision involved hire car Number HD 3223, owned and driven by 63-year-old Neil Lewis of Sisters Village, East Bank Berbice (who had two […]
Wesley Nelson, a 28-year-old gold miner from Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo, was sentenced to two months of imprisonment and fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to a charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. Nelson was arrested at the Itaballi Police Checkpoint on June 28, 2025, and was charged the following day under […]
Two gold miners, Rovel Santiago, 21, from Mabaruma in Region #1, and Shawn Williams, 20, from Kuru Kururu village along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, were arrested on Saturday, June 28, 2025, and charged with murder today, July 1, 2025. The charges were laid under the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court […]
Quincy Bernard, a 31-year-old resident of Lot 14 Church Street, Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara, who was the subject of a wanted bulletin for the offence of sexual assault, has been arrested by Police. Bernard surrendered to law enforcement at the Diamond Police Station at approximately 13:30 hrs today. He was accompanied by his attorney, prominent […]
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has officially approved the party symbol for the newly formed political movement “We Invest in Nationhood” (WIN), led by businessman and presidential hopeful Azruddin Mohamed. The announcement marks a significant milestone for WIN as it prepares to contest the upcoming General and Regional Elections on September 1st. In a statement […]
Several individuals were injured this morning in a serious three-vehicle collision on the University of Guyana Access Road in Greater Georgetown. The crash occurred after a speeding white car reportedly jumped the central median and collided with oncoming traffic. The incident took place on the westbound carriageway leading to Georgetown. Eyewitnesses and one of the […]
Through US Lobbying Firm. News Source Guyana Reports : President Irfaan Ali has strongly denied allegations that his Government has been using state resources to finance a political attack on Presidential Candidate Azruddin Mohamed through a US-based lobbying firm. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event this morning, President Ali dismissed the claims […]
Nine months after the tragic death of 18-year-old Jainarine Rampersaud, the man allegedly responsible for the motor vehicle accident has been charged. Shakir Batson, 25, from Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice, faced the court today for causing Rampersaud’s death on October 27, 2024. Rampersaud, who was riding a motorcycle with 15-year-old Stephon Verrapen as a […]
At the commissioning ceremony of the new Ogle to Eccles Highway on Monday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced the possibility of moving the existing Demerara Harbour Bridge downriver to connect Timehri, East Bank Demerara, to Sandhills. “Right now, we have the engineers examining the feasibility of relocating the old Demerara Harbour Bridge to create a […]
The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) wrapped up its 2025 National Senior Championships on Sunday, following three days of intense competition at the National Track and Field Centre. The event showcased a blend of established talent and emerging athletes, culminating in several impressive performances. The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) emerged as the dominant force, securing […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has announced a remarkable 88% decrease in serious crimes, attributed to enhanced infrastructure and new policies. This reduction includes a 63% drop in murders, an 88% decline in armed robberies, and a 93% decrease in burglaries and larceny. Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken confirmed these statistics during an episode of […]
In a significant political development, three new parties—Forward Guyana, the People’s Movement, and the Vigilant Political Action Committee (V-PAC)—have officially united to contest the upcoming General and Regional Elections on September 1, 2025. This coalition will be known as the Forward Guyana Movement. Amanza Walton-Desir, founder of Forward Guyana, made the announcement during a signing […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged murder of Romel Bollers, a 33-year-old shopkeeper from Lot 120 Brutus Street, Agricola, East Bank Demerara. The incident occurred around 8:30 AM today at Titus Street, Agricola. Preliminary investigations indicate that Bollers left his home at approximately 8:15 AM to feed pigs at […]
Azruddin Mohamed, presidential candidate for the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, has issued a strong statement condemning what he describes as a “state-sponsored political attack” by the PPP-led government. According to Mohamed, Guyanese taxpayers’ money is being used to fund a lobbying campaign in the United States aimed at smearing his reputation and linking […]
Hgp Nightly News Reports : A tweet posted by U.S. Congressman Carlos Gimenez has raised eyebrows for allegedly mirroring content drafted by Continental Strategy LLC, a U.S.-based lobbying firm contracted by the Government of Guyana. This similarity was highlighted following a June 23, 2025, email from the firm that outlined suggested social media messaging regarding […]
By 2026, the Government of Guyana will completely eliminate the use of “primary tops,” ensuring that every child across the country has access to quality education within their communities. This initiative was announced by Minister of Education Priya Manickchand. The term “primary tops” refers to a long-standing, substandard educational arrangement where students who pass their […]
The Guyana Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Quincy Bernard, a 38-year-old male resident of Lot 38 School Street, Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara. He is wanted for alleged rape. On June 29, 2025, at approximately 5:59 PM, police attempted to arrest Quincy Bernard at his residence. During the operation, a confrontation occurred, […]
Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, announced that if re-elected, the government will increase support for Guyanese seeking to build homes, making home ownership more accessible. During a press briefing at Freedom House, Dr. Jagdeo outlined plans to provide both financial and material assistance to citizens, building […]
In a significant effort to reduce the backlog of joint replacement surgeries, the Orthopaedics Department at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) conducted a series of knee and hip replacement surgeries over the weekend. A total of 12 joint replacement procedures were successfully completed, including 8 knee replacements and 4 hip replacements, marking a notable […]
The University of Guyana (UG) has officially opened applications for its 2025–2026 Entrance Examinations under the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE) program. This initiative is designed for individuals who do not meet the traditional entry requirements but still wish to pursue higher education at the university. Applicants are encouraged to verify their eligibility by […]
