On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, officers from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) conducted an operation on David Street, Kitty, following received intelligence. During the operation, they intercepted a motorcar and discovered several parcels containing a whitish powdery substance suspected to be cocaine. The suspects were arrested, and the suspected narcotic was taken to CANU headquarters […]
BIG SMITH NEWS WATCH Reports – A man was discovered dead this morning on a freezer opposite the Queenstown Primary School. The body was found with multiple suspected stab wounds to the left side of the neck and the left side of the chest. Police have arrived at the scene and have begun their investigation […]
Tails of Hope – Animal Rescue Reports An injured cow is in urgent need of medical attention. The cow appears to have a leg injury and requires a veterinarian’s care immediately. Location Details Where: Montrose, at the corner after Grand Coastal (heading towards Georgetown), at the end of the road. Owners are urged to check […]
Royden Daniels, a 29-year-old resident of Republic Drive, Triumph, was arrested on Saturday, June 7, 2025, and charged on Thursday with Causing Death by Dangerous Driving. The charge, which falls under Section 35(1) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02, stems from an incident involving Antonio Ignatius, a 52-year-old man from the […]
Officers from Regional Police Division No. 2 are intensifying their traffic education and enforcement efforts as part of their commitment to improving road safety for all users. On June 11, 2025, a rapid traffic enforcement exercise was conducted to address reckless driving and reduce the number of accidents. During this initiative, police issued a total […]
Involved in ‘Kickback’ Scheme On June 4, 2025, High Court Judge Justice Peter Hugh ordered the forfeiture of ten million Guyana dollars (GD$10,000,000) from businessman Naitram Outar, known as ‘Sweetman,’ due to his involvement in fraud, bribery, and money laundering. The court directed the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) to seize the funds, deeming them […]
Shakeel Lawrence, a 26-year-old mason from Kitty, was released on bail on Thursday after appearing before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Lawrence faces charges of malicious damage to property. The charge alleges that on May 7, 2025, at Ketley Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, Lawrence maliciously damaged the left front passenger door and […]
Kaieteur News Reports : Darrell Rigby, a 49-year-old visually impaired father of two, is urgently pleading for help to rebuild a safe home for his family after their house began collapsing earlier this year. Rigby, a former security officer at the Georgetown Public Hospital, currently resides in the North Sophia squatting area. Since losing his […]
Kaieteur News Reports : A man has been arrested after allegedly sending threatening photos to his ex-girlfriend via WhatsApp, claiming the images were AI-generated. This incident comes amid ongoing harassment allegations, as the woman has a protection order against him due to years of reported abuse. The ex-girlfriend has accused the suspect of continuing to […]
The 2025 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Playoffs and Finals are set to take place at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence from September 16-21. To ensure all fans have a fair opportunity to attend, tickets will be released in several batches. Ticket Release Schedule Visa Pre-Sale: The first batch of tickets was exclusively available for […]
AFC leader Nigel Hughes announced ambitious infrastructure proposals during a press conference on Friday, including a new transport system connecting Mahaica to Durban Park and Diamond. This initiative is part of the party’s broader infrastructure agenda as they prepare for the 2025 elections. Hughes outlined plans for each administrative region, emphasizing the development of new […]
A 25-year-old man, Karran Sukhan, has been remanded to prison following serious charges of domestic violence, wounding, and other offences. Sukhan, a resident of number 2 Village, East Canje Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Mathias at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court. During the proceedings, Sukhan pled guilty to charges of Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Threatening […]
Georgetown, Guyana – The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation is expanding its team and is currently seeking motivated individuals for several key positions within the organization. The available roles include Programme Coordinator for MSc in Nursing Anaesthesia, Programme Coordinator for DM in Adult Cardiology, and Communication Officers. Job Openings Programme Coordinator – MSc in Nursing Anaesthesia […]
There has been much discussion surrounding the arrest and remand of Baby Skello, following allegations that his recent song vulgarized a Hindu Goddess. I must admit, after listening to portions of the song, I found it vulgar and distasteful—a sentiment likely shared by many. This incident starkly highlights the degradation of our collective values as […]
The Georgetown Public Hospital Institute of Health Science has announced exciting new training opportunities for healthcare professionals seeking to advance their careers. The institute is offering programs in Bachelor of Science in Neonatal Nursing, Operating Room Training Technician, and Master of Medicine in Orthopedics and Traumatology. Training Programs Overview Bachelor of Science in Neonatal Nursing: […]
Local Government Ministry Refutes False Claims The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has firmly rejected recent false reports circulating on a social media page called ‘Credible Sources’. These reports allege that students in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region have been informed that there is no funding available for the annual 2025 Work-Study Programme. The Ministry […]
In a recent press conference, the APNU Coalition sought to clarify misunderstandings and misreporting regarding their positions and statements over the past week. Concerns About Electoral Integrity The APNU emphasized that their concerns about free and fair elections in Guyana remain unchanged. Key issues include a bloated voters list, registration of ineligible voters, threats against […]
Rawle Toney Wrote Via Social Media : If what happened to Babyskello doesn’t make you deeply uncomfortable, then something is seriously wrong. Let’s be clear: while one can criticize the ignorance in his lyrics or the actions that led to his arrest, denying him bail and remanding him to prison is outrageous. Meanwhile, the internet […]
Recent comments by activist Rickford Burke have sparked a heated debate regarding the actions of Magistrate Judy Latchman in the case of Daniel Wharton, also known as “Baby Skello.” Wharton was remanded to prison for a song that allegedly portrays the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi in a vulgar manner, raising questions about freedom of expression and […]
A police operation led by Deputy Superintendent has resulted in the discovery and destruction of two significant cannabis farms at Yarrowkabra Backdam on Friday, June 13, 2025. The first farm spanned two acres and contained approximately 4,500 cannabis plants ranging in height from three to five feet. Authorities also found a makeshift camp at the […]
