Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, announced on Monday that a new national system aimed at making payments easier for the public should be ready within the next few months. The President made the announcement while speaking at the opening of Demerara Bank’s new Beterverwagting branch on the East Coast Demerara, saying he expects the system […]
The Hydrometeorological Service has advised that unstable weather conditions are expected to affect Guyana over the next six days (March 23–28, 2026), resulting in widespread rainfall with the potential for flooding and, in some cases, exacerbating existing flooding, particularly in low-lying and poorly drained areas. Current weather conditions are being influenced by strong low-level convergence, […]
A fisherman is feared dead after reportedly falling off a boat in the Corentyne River on Saturday. The missing man has been identified as 28-year-old Avinash Dookie of Number 77 Village, Corentyne, Berbice. Reports say Dookie was trying to start the boat’s engine while bent over and leaning toward the side of the vessel when […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, S.C. says the State is prepared to defend its position at the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) if Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed succeed in advancing their latest legal challenge to the extradition process. The father and son have filed documents at the CCJ seeking special […]
Businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed also the country’s Opposition Leader have moved to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) seeking special leave to appeal a recent decision that cleared the way for their extradition proceedings to continue. In an urgent application, the Mohameds are asking the CCJ to overturn Guyana’s Court of […]
Five months after the deadly explosion at the Mobil gas station, alleged mastermind Daniel Alexander Ramirez Poedemo told the court on Monday that he wishes to admit responsibility, claiming he acted alone and that others charged in the matter were not involved in the tragedy. The matter was called before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty […]
Christopher Maharaj, a 45-year-old Trinidadian man of East Indian descent, of Red Road Plantation, East Bank Demerara, and driver of Motor Lorry GAJ 8982, was charged by Inspector Jadunandan with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. He appeared before Her Worship Magistrate Wanda Fortune at the Diamond/Grove Magistrate’s Court, where the charge was read to […]
Marcus McKenzie, 22, of Second Avenue, Bartica, appeared at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Monday, March 23, 2026, before His Worship Magistrate Teriq Mohamed, where he faced traffic-related charges. McKenzie was charged with Driving a Motor Vehicle while his Breath Alcohol Level exceeded the prescribed limit, contrary to Section 39A (1) of the Motor Vehicle […]
Don Wright, also called “Danny,” a 44-year-old businessman of Tabatinga, Lethem, Central Rupununi, has been charged in connection with an alleged larceny of horse offence. Wright was charged under Section 176 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. On Friday, March 20, 2026, Wright appeared before His Worship Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem […]
Twelve-year-old Marlon Jupiter, who had been battling an aggressive form of blood cancer for more than a year, has died after his family was unable to raise the funds needed for a life-saving bone marrow transplant overseas. His sister, Lashana Jupiter, confirmed the death in a Facebook post, writing: “With a heavy heart I must […]
Disney has confirmed that two major Disney and Pixar franchises are set to return with new theatrical sequels in the coming years. According to information released during Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro’s first shareholder meeting, both Lilo & Stitch 2—a live-action adaptation of the concept—and Incredibles 3, the original animated follow-up, are currently in active development. […]
A century of life has brought James Gladwin Samuels an abundance of memories and unforgettable experiences, as he celebrated his 100th birthday today. Yesterday, Samuels marked the milestone with family, friends and community leaders at his home at Lot 25, McDoom. A World War II veteran, he served as a signaller in the Royal Corps […]
NCN Guyana Reports : A second fatal accident in Mahaicony has claimed the life of a man, occurring just twenty-four hours after a previous crash in the area left two people dead. The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Imran Assad of Good Faith, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara. Reports say that at around 8:30 p.m. […]
Kaieteur News Reports : Fifteen-year-old Tiana Chapman, who was stabbed more than 25 times by the father of her child, says she is relieved that her attacker has been apprehended and is in police custody, but is now calling on authorities to “hasten” the delivery of justice. In her first interview since the assault, Chapman, […]
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has seized a significant quantity of cannabis and cocaine following an operation at the Transport Wharf on Water Street, Kingston, Georgetown. On Friday, March 20, 2026, CANU ranks acted on information received and intercepted a suspect carrying two cardboard boxes. During a search of the boxes, officers reportedly found thirteen […]
NCN Reoports : Two people died and four others were injured in a crash at Airy Hall, Mahaicony, Region Five, this evening. One of the victims has been identified as 33-year-old Serochanie Kehmraj of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo. The taxi driver who also died has not yet been identified. Police said six occupants were in […]
NCN Reports : A taxi driver and a female passenger were killed on Friday night in a crash at Airy Hall, Mahaicony, Region Five. Police are currently on the scene processing the accident, which occurred sometime around 7:30 p.m. Information reaching NCN News indicates that the victims were travelling to Berbice when the fatal accident […]
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘B’ are investigating an alleged Robbery Under Arms that occurred on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at about 19:55 hrs at Providence Public Road near the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, East Bank Demerara. The incident involved two Chinese nationals from Eccles, East Bank Demerara, who were reportedly walking north along […]
Shemroy Robertson, also known as “Minutes,” who was arrested in January 2016 with 1.156 kilograms of cocaine pellets, was on Thursday sentenced to six years’ imprisonment and fined $1.734 million following a trial in the High Court. The case was heard before Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif. Robertson, 42, was arraigned on the offence of possession of […]
The Opposition APNU/PNCR has raised concerns over a reported spike in troubling incidents affecting schools across Guyana, calling on the Government to respond more effectively to bullying, violence and alleged abuse. At a press conference today, APNU Member of Parliament Dexter Todd said bullying must be addressed directly rather than reactively. He pointed to an […]
