Driver Charged with Two Counts of ‘Facilitating a Terrorist Act’ Jason Jacobis, a 28-year-old driver from Lot 131 Prashad Street, Annandale, East Coast Demerara, was arrested by a Detective Corporal from the Ruimveldt Police Station and charged yesterday with two counts of ‘Facilitating a Terrorist Act’, contrary to Section 309 A(2) of the Criminal Law […]
Intelligence-Led Police Operation Conducted at Plaisance: Narcotics and Cash Found Earlier today (Wednesday), between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM, based on intelligence received, Superintendent Dufu, along with other ranks, proceeded to Lot 18 Victoria Road, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, to conduct a search for ammunition, firearms, and narcotics. Upon arrival, a male of African descent, […]
‘Scarface’ Sentenced to Three Years in Prison Ryan Sookdeo, known as ‘Scarface’, a 21-year-old fisherman from Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on June 1, 2025, and charged today by ranks from the Vigilance Police Station with the offense of ‘Break-and-Enter-and-Larceny’, contrary to Section 229(a) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. Sookdeo is […]
Two Armed Robbery Suspects Charged and Remanded to Prison Shawn Prince, a 22-year-old auto body worker from Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, and Nick Sumair, a 26-year-old construction worker from Good Hope (Phase 2), East Coast Demerara, were arrested on June 1, 2025, and charged today (June 4) by ranks from the Vigilance Police Station with […]
Families Tour Block ‘B’ Experiment Housing Scheme Scores of families who were allocated house lots at Block ‘B’ of the Experiment Housing Scheme in Region Five recently had their first look at what will soon be their new homes. The Ministry of Housing and Water facilitated a special engagement that included a virtual tour and […]
It’s Time to Secure a Seat at the Table – Together! In a Social Media Post VPAC wrote : We are not chasing positions; we are chasing purpose. We enter this race not with blind ambition, but with a deeply rooted mission—to confront corruption and create inclusive opportunities where the voices of young people, working-class […]
Over 250 people who have been allocated plots of land were given a virtual tour of the Hogstye Housing Development at Black Bush Polder in Region Six on Wednesday. The tour allowed allottees to see their future house lots. Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water Susan Rodrigues addresses allottees during the virtual tour […]
New Trader ? Congrats in this Article you will learn why you lose money trading forex in Guyana. Forex trading can be a lucrative venture, but many traders in Guyana find themselves struggling to make profits. Understanding the common pitfalls can save you from unnecessary losses. Here, we highlight some basic mistakes traders often make, […]
Trial Date Set for Melissa Cylus in Manslaughter Case Melissa Cylus is scheduled to stand trial on June 5 before Justice Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus at the Georgetown High Courts for the 2018 killing of her common-law husband, Julian Anthony Reberio. Cylus, who faces a charge of manslaughter, has entered a not-guilty plea. On May 29, 2018, […]
Sentencing of Man for Manslaughter in Strangulation Case A 27-year-old man who confessed to strangling a woman and disposing of her body near a mining camp was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Monday by Justice Navindra Singh at the High Court in Essequibo. Keron Hope, also known as “Blacka,” of Lot 5 Middle […]
From the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Protected Areas Commission On the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) proudly joins the global community in celebrating our collective responsibility to protect and restore our natural world. This year’s observance serves as a critical reminder that the health of our environment […]
Guyana’s coconut industry has seen significant expansion since 2020, with the government’s aggressive National Coconut Decentralisation Programme (NCDP) driving massive progress and exceeding expectations. This initiative highlights the rising demand for coconuts and their by-products at the local, regional, and international levels. Coconut farming in Guyana Today, coconut ranks as the third-highest income earner in […]
–over 23,000 school children benefitting to the tune of $1.3B in Region Six, -$11.3 B in grants being distributed countrywide to 205,000 school children Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, today participated in the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant distribution in Region […]
Gphc Neurosurgery Saves Four Gunshot-to-the-head Patients In Just Four MonthsBetween January And April 2025, The Neurosurgery Department At The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (Gphc) Successfully Treated And Saved Four Patients Who Sustained Direct Gunshot Wounds To The Head—an Extraordinary Medical Achievement By Any Global Standard. These Patients Presented With Open, Penetrating Skull Fractures, Brain Contusions, […]
Prison Service welcomes 26 New Prison Officers Twenty-six (26) prison officers have been inducted into the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) after they completed a three-month Basic Recruit Training Course (BRTC) No. 1/2025 at the Prison Training Centre at Mazaruni. The new prison officers, (18) males and ( females who came different communities, obtained training in […]
Guyana is slowly becoming a hub for international travel as President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali inaugurated yet another airline service, this time the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines twice-weekly service connecting Amsterdam in the Netherlands to Georgetown in Guyana via St Maarten. On June 4, 2025, the first flight from Amsterdam will land in Georgetown, marking […]
Missing Person Report Priscilla Benjamin Name: Priscilla BenjaminAge: 14 years oldDescription: Priscilla left for school and never returned home. She attends East Ruimveldt Secondary School. If seen, please contact her mother at: 699-7877 Other News : Missing Person Report Yullanda Taylor
Source: trinidadexpress.com An arson attack was carried out on the Tobago home of the police officer who shot dead 74-year-old pensioner Frank Sandy. Reports indicate that the home was firebombed shortly before midnight on Saturday while relatives, including children, were inside. A front portion of the house sustained damage in the incident. Yesterday, Senior Superintendent […]
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has launched a coordinated emergency response and damage assessment following a high wind event that affected multiple communities across Guyana on June 2, 2025. Preliminary reports indicate that several areas experienced significant wind gusts, leading to structural damage to homes, schools, and other public infrastructure. The CDC has deployed rapid […]
Missing Person Report MISSINGYullanda Taylor If you have any information, please call:Contact Numbers: 592-646-6267 / 592-703-4723Or contact the nearest police station. Your assistance is greatly appreciated in helping to locate Yullanda. Other News : Police Constable Transferred Following Interaction with Presidential Candidate Azruddin Mohamed
