United States Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot has rejected claims that the extradition case against U.S.-indicted businessman Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin, is politically motivated. Speaking during the SOURCES programme on Sunday, Theriot responded to growing assertions by the Mohameds that the extradition request is driven by political influence and could destabilise Guyana’s political […]
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is warning of possible flooding as heavy rainfall is expected to intensify across Guyana up to Tuesday. In a statement on Sunday, the CDC said the Hydrometeorological Service has advised that persistent rainfall could lead to significant flooding. The commission urged residents to take precautionary measures, particularly in flood-prone and […]
An 87-year-old pensioner from Blairmont Village returned to her home last weekend to find it broken into and ransacked. Bibi Rahim of Lot 44, Number One Settlement, West Bank Berbice, told reporters that after the death of her son in November 2024, she had been staying with a nearby relative. She said that when she […]
Hgp Nightly News Reports : A Video Circulating Widely On Social Media Has Sparked Outrage Among Motorsport Fans After An Assault Allegedly Unfolded During An Official Race Sanctioned By The Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (Gmrsc). The Incident Reportedly Occurred During The Supermoto Race At The Mps Kart Revival Event, Which Got Underway At […]
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of an unidentified male’s body found on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the Demerara River behind the Marriott Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown. The body was reportedly spotted around 10:40h. Police said the deceased is an unidentified male who appeared to be of African descent and in his early […]
A 19-year-old woman of Moblissa, Linden-Soesdyke Highway, was killed in her home village on Saturday after the minibus in which she was travelling turned turtle. Police said Sarah Simon, of Moblissa, was a passenger in minibus BAK 9272, which was being driven by a 22-year-old man, also of Moblissa. Around 09:45h, officers said the driver […]
This morning, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Honourable Priya Manickchand, visited several communities across the East Bank and Georgetown that were severely impacted by flooding following heavy, persistent rainfall overnight. During her visits, Minister Manickchand engaged directly with residents, listening to their concerns and assessing the challenges they are facing as a result […]
Royston Drakes Production Reports : Police have launched an investigation into the discovery of a man’s body floating in the Atlantic Ocean near the Kingston Seawall, behind the Marriott Hotel. Preliminary reports indicate that the body was spotted by a fisherman in the area. The fisherman told this newscast that he observed the body drifting […]
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, says the Government’s $100,000 national cash grant programme is receiving a strong early response, with thousands of Guyanese completing registration within the first 24 hours after the online portal went live. Speaking on Friday evening, Dr. Singh reported that 6,834 […]
Former Policeman Keenon David has been acquitted of the murder of Kurt Anthony Duncan after Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts ruled there was insufficient evidence to proceed. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday by Magistrate Annette Singh at the close of the prosecution’s case, following a no-case submission filed by Attorney-at-Law Siand Dhurjon. The decision brings an […]
Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh on Monday sentenced Brian Mathieson to five years in prison for the manslaughter of his neighbour, Ronald Betancourt, following a violent altercation in 2019. The time Mathieson spent in remand custody was ordered to be deducted from the sentence. In delivering the sentence at the Demerara High Court, Acting Chief […]
Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall has signalled an aggressive expansion of Guyana’s asset recovery drive, warning that more high-profile seizures of wealth linked to criminal activity are on the horizon as the State intensifies its crackdown on illicit finances. Speaking on his weekly programme, Issues in the News, Nandlall said the Government […]
A mixed verdict was delivered on Tuesday night in the High Court trial over the killing of 25-year-old Keon McPherson, with one defendant found guilty and three others acquitted. The jury returned its decision at around 20:30h before Justice Gino Persaud at the Demerara High Court. Nicholas Hercules, known as “Bucko”; Brenna Nurse; Devon Harry; […]
The Georgetown Mayor and City Council today passed a resolution objecting to the seizure and reclassification of 22 city streets, citing alleged breaches of the Municipal and District Council Act. The resolution was approved in the absence of the 11 People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Councilors, who did not attend an emergency meeting called for this […]
The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) is calling for ongoing diplomatic engagement between Guyana and Suriname after recent public statements by both governments on charges connected to activity on the Corentyne River. In a statement, the Chamber said the matter should be handled through direct dialogue and constructive engagement, stressing that it could affect bilateral […]
A West Coast Berbice man, Hemraj Singh Pahalad of Number 11 Village, was on Thursday found guilty of embezzlement and larceny after stealing more than $13 million from his former employer. Pahalad was convicted following a trial at the Berbice High Court before Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty. Court records showed that between February 12 and 16, […]
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) has announced an aggressive five-year plan aimed at eliminating illegal settlements, clearing the backlog of housing applications and significantly expanding the national housing programme. Chief Executive Officer Dr. Martin Pertab made the disclosure during remarks at the launch of the International Building Expo 2026, calling the initiative a […]
The Guyana Police Force is again warning the public that driving under the influence of drugs carries the same serious legal consequences as drunk driving. Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh said such offences are not being treated lightly. Penalties Under the Law Under the law, a person found driving or attempting to drive while under the […]
The Ministry of Public Works has rejected statements by the Mayor of Georgetown regarding the designation of twenty-two (22) roads as public roads, describing them as legally flawed, misleading, and an attempt to misinform the public. The Ministry said the Government of Guyana has acted lawfully, responsibly, and in the public interest, adding it will […]
Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at about 13:50 hrs on Rome Access Road, East Bank Demerara. The accident involved: Motor lorry: GAK 7143 with trailer attached TYY 9718 Driver: 30-year-old male of Little Abary, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara Pedal cyclist: Shawn Roache, 24-year-old construction worker of Agricola, […]
