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Traffic Enforcement Exercise Conducted by Madewini Police Outpost

Traffic Enforcement Exercise Conducted by Madewini Police Outpost Ranks from the Madewini Police Outpost at Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara, led by an inspector, conducted a targeted traffic enforcement exercise along the Soesdyke public road on Wednesday. During this operation, several minibus operators were found in breach of various regulations: Failure to wear seat belt – […]

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29-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Break and Enter, Larceny Charge

Sentenced to Four Years Imprisonment Ralph Pollard, known as “Monkeyman,” a 29-year-old resident of Lot 29 Diamond New Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, and also of Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on May 30, 2025, and charged with Break and Enter and Larceny. On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Pollard appeared virtually from Lusignan Prison […]

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VP Jagdeo Slams Mohamed Family Over $11B Theft Claims

Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, launched a scathing attack on aspiring presidential candidate Azzurdin Mohamed, accusing him of dishonesty, contradictions, and a lack of credibility. This statement follows criticisms from the Mohamed family regarding the government’s Because We Care cash grant program. In a Facebook post, […]

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Bharrat Jagdeo Welcomes Opposition Support for PPP/C

General Secretary of the governing People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, announced this afternoon his party’s enthusiasm in welcoming Opposition members who have expressed their support for President Irfaan Ali’s bid for a second term. Recent endorsements came from Opposition Member of Parliament Geeta Chandan-Edmond, as well as the Regional Chairman and Vice […]

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Uncertainty Surrounds Judicial Appointments in Guyana

More than five months after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) concluded interviews and recommended appointments for two critical judicial posts in Guyana, key stakeholders remain uninformed of the decision. Back in January, the JSC recommended that Senior Magistrate Judy Latchman be appointed as the new Chief Magistrate and Alisha George as Deputy Chief Magistrate. This […]

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Advisory from Guyana’s Ministry of Health on New COVID-19 Variant

Guyana’s Ministry of Health issued an advisory on Thursday afternoon, urging members of the public to take all necessary precautions amid the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant. See below the full release from the Ministry of Health: The Ministry of Health (MOH) is urging the public to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions […]

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Division at GECOM: Concerns Over Electoral Matters

Another statutory meeting of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) ended on Thursday with division, as APNU+AFC-nominated commissioners raised concerns and objections on several electoral matters. The discord follows a walkout by the opposition during last Tuesday’s meeting, which ended abruptly. Central issues raised this week revolved around voting rights for prisoners, the ability of polling […]

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‘Evidence of progress’ – VP Jagdeo says as new PAL series launched

Emphasises investment into public infrastructure as critical The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has begun the registration of motor vehicles under the new PAL series – just three months after rolling out its PAK series. And, according to Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, this is a clear […]

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Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh Placed on Administrative Leave

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has announced that Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh has been placed on administrative leave following his sanction by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control for alleged drug trafficking. In a statement, the GPF noted: “In keeping with the Guyana Police Force’s Standard Operating Procedure, Senior Superintendent […]

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‘We own up to our policies’ – Minister Walrond

Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond has reinforced the government’s commitment to keeping its promises and standing by the social contracts it made with the people of Guyana. Minister Walrond visited the Elementary School on the East Bank of Demerara, where she engaged several parents and guardians on Thursday,  who were uplifting their […]

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U.S. Sanctions Four Guyanese Nationals for Drug Trafficking

U.S. Sanctions Four Guyanese Nationals for Drug Trafficking Former Commander of Region One (Barima-Waini) Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh is among four Guyanese nationals sanctioned by the United States for drug trafficking. The others include Paul Daby Jr., Mark Cromwell (a former policeman), and Randolph Duncan. Details of the Individuals: Himnauth Sawh: Current member of the […]

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Celebrating 101 Years: Ms. Hamidan Bacchus Honored by Ministry

Celebrating 101 Years: Ms. Hamidan Bacchus Honored by Ministry Ms. Hamidan Bacchus of Region Two recently celebrated an extraordinary milestone, turning a remarkable 101 years old! To honor this incredible achievement, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security presented her with a commemorative hamper. Ms. Bacchus expressed her gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for this […]

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Investigation Underway in Fatal Accident on Essequibo Coast

Investigation Underway in Fatal Accident on Essequibo Coast Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at approximately 21:25 hrs last night (Wednesday, June 4, 2025) on the Riverstown public road, Essequibo Coast, which claimed the life of 28-year-old Kevin Bacchus. The accident involved three vehicles: motor lorry #GNN 4987, owned and driven by the […]

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Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo Addresses Political Endorsements for PPP

None of the Persons Who Endorsed the PPP/C has been offered anything General Secretary of the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, emphasized that no politician who has recently backed the party has been offered any positions or special benefits. He believes these endorsements stem from a genuine belief in the PPP […]

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Ismail Muhammad-Al-Cush Endorse President Dr. Irfan and the PPP/C

APNU+AFC Region Five RDC Councilor Ismail Muhammad-Al-Cush Endorses President Dr. Irfan Ali and the PPP/C In a Statement he Wrote : Assalamu alikum! I, Ismail Muhammad-Al-Cush, Imam & Mujtahid of Number 3 Masjid, West Coast Berbice, formerly the Imam of Rosignol Masjid, West Bank Berbice, and a sitting APNU+AFC councilor of the Region Five RDC, […]

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Robbery at WF Fast Food Restaurant: $70,000 Stolen

A 60-year-old Chinese businessman, Zhao Pe Lizhan, was robbed of $70,000 in cash during a brazen attack at his business, WF Fast Food Restaurant, located in D’Urban Backlands, Georgetown, on Wednesday evening. The robbery occurred around 6:55 PM and involved four suspects—two males and two females—believed to be juveniles and of African descent. The police […]

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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo Defends Infrastructure Investments

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo Defends Infrastructure Investments Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has described the political opposition as “short-sighted” while defending the government’s infrastructure investments as essential for meeting the needs of the population. At his weekly press conference, Jagdeo highlighted the recent commencement of registration for the PAL motor vehicle series, just three […]

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