Police have confirmed that six individuals have been charged in connection with the death of wanted man Jamal Bourne, whose final moments were captured in a widely circulated video on social media. Shilon Nurse will face charges for possession of a firearm without a license and possession of ammunition without a license. Additionally, Nurse is […]
The police are currently investigating an incident that occurred on Saturday around 8:10 AM, involving ranks from the Guyana Police Force, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), and an officer from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) during a joint operation. Preliminary investigations indicate that the ranks were boarding an 18-foot aluminum boat at the […]
A 29-year-old woman, Ashley Holder of Bushlot, has tragically died after being struck by a motorcar on the Anna Regina Public Road on Friday at approximately 9:50 PM. According to police reports, Holder was hit by motorcar PAK 4313, driven by a 54-year-old male resident of Onderneeming. The driver stated he was traveling south along […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed regret over the recent notification of withdrawal from its organization by the United States, a founding member that has significantly contributed to various public health achievements, including the eradication of smallpox and advancements against diseases like polio, HIV, and Ebola. WHO views this decision as detrimental, arguing that […]
Ramesh Gangoo, a 45-year-old laborer from Anna Regina Housing Scheme, has been arrested and charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, in violation of Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Chapter 10:10. Gangoo was arrested on January 21, 2026, on Anna Regina Old Market Road, where he […]
Frank Satrohan, a 25-year-old resident, has been arrested and charged with the offence of rape of a child under 16 years, in violation of Section 10(3) of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03. Satrohan is accused of committing the offence between November 5 and November 10, 2023, as well as during December 2023. He appeared […]
Elton Gudge, a 49-year-old taxi driver and businessman, has been arrested and charged with sexual activity with a child family member, in violation of Section 16(3)(b)(i) of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03. Gudge is accused of committing the offence in December 2025. He appeared at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on January 21, 2026, […]
Two women are in custody following a police operation that intercepted 345.8 pounds of ganja during a stop-and-search along the Number 10 Public Road on Saturday. According to police reports, the operation took place around 7:20 AM when officers stopped a motor car occupied by the two women and requested to search the vehicle. During […]
HGP NIGHTLY NEWS Reports | After years on the run, Philbert McPherson, a former armed robbery accused, has been arrested in Suriname and returned to Guyana following an Interpol notice. McPherson, who fled the country while on High Court bail, has been sentenced in absentia to seven years’ imprisonment for robbery under arms and illegal […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports | Roberta Murray, a 50-year-old vendor from East La Penitence, has been granted bail after appearing in court to answer several charges stemming from a disruptive incident at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Murray appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, where she admitted guilt to three offenses: assault, resisting arrest, […]
News Source Guyana Reports | Ron Singh, a businessman from Linden, has expressed his outrage and confusion following the issuance of a wanted bulletin by the Guyana Police Force for Teon Allen, the man he credits with saving his life during a recent drive-by shooting incident. In a video statement posted on Facebook, Singh clarified […]
News Source Guyana Reports | Dr. Terrence Campbell, Parliamentary Leader for A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), announced today that his party will not present a candidate for the position of Opposition Leader during the election set for Monday. He indicated that Azruddin Mohamed, leader of the WIN (Working People’s Alliance), is expected to emerge […]
Prince Bagot, a 61-year-old businessman, was arrested on Thursday after the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) conducted an operation at his residence. Officers discovered 912 grammes of cannabis and 11 grammes of ecstasy at Lot 108 David Rose Street. Following the search, Bagot was charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. He appeared […]
Jason Stephaney, a 27-year-old businessman from Greenheart Street, South Ruimveldt, has been arrested and charged with fraudulent conversion, a violation of Section 197(1)(b) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. The arrest occurred on September 19, 2025, and Stephaney is accused of committing the offence over a period from June 2024 to September 2025 […]
Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand has expressed disappointment regarding the spending performance of several Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs). Despite receiving an allocation of $30 million last year—the first such funding since their formation—many councils have struggled to utilize the funds, raising concerns over persistent issues with disbursement. During a recent address, Manickchand […]
Classes at Charity Secondary School were disrupted on Thursday, January 22, after a senior teacher, Alicia Moore, was assaulted by a Grade Nine student during school hours. The incident occurred around 9:30 AM while Ms. Moore was conducting routine supervision and intervening to address a student’s inappropriate behavior. Reports indicate that the situation escalated dramatically, […]
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has issued a formal public invitation to Mr. Kidackie Amsterdam, host of the online social media broadcast “Guyanese Morning Time” on KAMS TV, for a mandatory engagement at the Commission’s Secretariat located at 66 Peter Rose & Anira Streets, Queenstown, Georgetown. This invitation follows multiple unsuccessful attempts by the ERC […]
Police in Regional Division #7 are actively investigating the discovery of suspected cannabis following an intelligence-led operation conducted on January 23, 2026. The operation took place at Fifth Avenue, Bartica, between 10:30 AM and 11:20 AM. Preliminary investigations revealed that officers conducted a search at the residence of a 40-year-old self-employed male. During the search, […]
Electrical faults and theft of electricity have emerged as significant contributors to the more than 2,200 fire incidents recorded in 2025, according to Fire Chief Gregory Wickham. The Guyana Fire Service reported receiving a total of 2,267 fire calls this year, a notable decrease of nearly 1,200 from the 3,461 calls logged in 2024. In […]
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, has urged for the immediate removal of derelict vehicles, containers, and debris from public spaces across Georgetown. This initiative aims to enhance cleanliness and safety in the city. During his recent tour of locations along the Railway Embankment Road and various communities, Edghill noted that his ministry is collaborating […]
