Anthony Jeffrey, a 29-year-old man from Berbice, has pleaded guilty to charges of rape and assault after breaking into a woman’s home and attacking her in the early hours of March 4, 2024. Jeffrey, also known as “Tony,” appeared before Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty at the Berbice High Court, where he admitted to unlawfully entering the […]
The court case involving four of the seven accused linked to the deadly gas station explosion at Regent Street, Georgetown, was called again on Wednesday, with March 10 set for the commencement of paper committal proceedings. The case is being heard before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. During the session, […]
Hgp Nightly News Reports | In a shocking development, four men have been discovered dead aboard a vessel at Water Street Wharf this evening. The grim discovery was made on a boat moored along the wharf, prompting immediate dispatch of emergency responders and police units to the scene. At this time, authorities have not released […]
Authorities in Guyana are mobilizing efforts to bring home nationals stranded in Suriname following the temporary suspension of the Guyana/Suriname Ferry Service on February 4. “We are trying to procure two tugs to aid the vessel to conduct a repatriation for persons left on both ends, both the Guyana end and the Suriname end,” said […]
ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd has finalized the purchase of the FPSO ONE GUYANA from SBM Offshore, concluding the transaction ahead of the unit’s maximum lease term, which was set to expire in August 2027. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Amsterdam. With this completion, ExxonMobil Guyana now assumes ownership of the floating production, storage, and […]
The family of Leon Baird, a tour guide known as ‘Rasta,’ is seeking answers following his tragic and violent death in a remote area of the Rupununi savannah, where his burned remains were discovered last month. Relatives claim Baird had been living under threat due to his encounters with cattle rustlers in the region. Baird’s […]
Mulshankar Sukharam, a 32-year-old man from Number 79 Village, Corentyne, has pleaded guilty to the charge of felonious wounding of his stepfather, Yughanray Suknaram, during an appearance before Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty in the Berbice High Court. The incident in question occurred on July 16, 2021, when Sukharam attempted to kill his 58-year-old stepfather. While he […]
The third day of the 2026 Budget Debate brought focus to the digital transformation of public services, with Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, outlining significant advancements in this area. During his speech, Ally announced that thousands of Guyanese have registered for the new electronic identification (e-ID) system, an initiative aimed […]
In his inaugural address to the National Assembly, Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith, revealed plans for a comprehensive training programme aimed at truck drivers. The initiative will be implemented through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) and aims to enhance road safety and driving standards. Speaking during the Budget Debate, Griffith noted […]
Gail Teixeira, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, has addressed concerns regarding the entitlements of the newly-elected Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed, following questions about his security arrangements and benefits. In a Facebook video posted on Wednesday, Teixeira explained that the Opposition Leader is entitled to the same benefits as a government minister. She clarified that […]
In a candid post on Facebook, Priya Manickchand, the Minister of Local Government, expressed her frustration with internet service providers in Guyana. Manickchand criticized the current state of internet services, stating, “Dear internet providers. DO BETTER. Or get off the spectrum. The services have been nothing short of crappy recently. We can’t be building out […]
HGP Nightly News Reports | Jomel Kenny, a 23-year-old truck driver charged in connection with the deadly multi-vehicle collision on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, has been granted bail in the amount of two million dollars. Kenny appeared in the Diamond Magistrates’ Court today, facing charges of causing death by dangerous driving, among other […]
In a significant initiative to enhance child protection across Guyana, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through its Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA), has launched a Rapid Response Team (RRT) aimed at urgently addressing cases of child abuse and neglect. Under the leadership of Minister Hon. Dr. Vindhya Persaud, the RRT is designed […]
A known thief has targeted residents in the upper West Coast Demerara community of Meten-Meer-Zorg, stealing goods and valuables early Wednesday morning, including a set of canter keys essential for the family’s daily operations. The distraught family is urgently seeking the community’s assistance in recovering their stolen belongings. They are particularly pleading for the return […]
A total of 126 criminal cases are scheduled for trial at the January 2026 session of the Demerara Criminal Assizes, reflecting a significant decline in the number of cases over recent years. This reduction in caseload signifies improvements in judicial capacity and efficiency within the Guyanese legal system. In January 2023, the Assizes had 308 […]
The Guyana Press Association (GPA) has issued a press statement condemning recent remarks by Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr. Nadir, regarding media access during parliamentary sessions. The association asserts that his comments made during the 3rd Sitting of the House on February 2 and 3 contained significant misrepresentations. The GPA clarified that the Speaker […]
A heated debate unfolded yesterday in Parliament as Opposition Members of Parliament Gordon Barker from the WIN party and Coretta McDonald of the APNU confronted Education Minister Sonia Parag regarding budgetary allocations for the Education Ministry and the overall state of the education sector. MP Barker raised concerns about the government’s school feeding program, questioning […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports | Odel Garnett, also known as “Crab,” has been formally committed to stand trial in the High Court for the murder of seven-year-old Jeremiah Gustave, who tragically lost his life after being struck by a stray bullet during a shooting incident in Charlestown. Garnett was arrested and charged with murder […]
A suspected human skull was discovered on the Number One Foreshore in Albion, Corentyne, prompting an ongoing police investigation. The discovery occurred around 11:22 AM when a 23-year-old employee of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority, who was working in the area, stumbled upon what appeared to be a human skull. After making the unsettling […]
In a live Facebook broadcast this morning, President Irfaan Ali announced that Guyana’s unemployment rate has significantly decreased over the four-year period from 2020 to 2024, and the trend continues downward. Expressing his satisfaction, the President highlighted improvements in job availability, particularly among women and youth. He attributed the positive change to government policies that […]
