The family of Marisa Eastman, who tragically died after reportedly jumping from a window at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), has released a statement addressing and categorically rejecting false claims circulating about the late individual’s health status. In a press release, the family expressed deep distress over allegations that Ms. Eastman was HIV positive. […]
News Source Guyana Reports | A tragic accident on Wisroc Road in Linden late tonight has claimed the lives of two men and a woman. The incident involved a car and a container truck. The accident occurred just after 10 PM. According to initial reports, the car driver attempted to overtake the container truck but […]
Two individuals have been reported dead following a serious accident involving a car that collided with a container truck at Wisroc. Details are still emerging regarding the circumstances of the incident, including the identities of the deceased and any potential injuries to others involved. Authorities are likely to conduct an investigation to ascertain the cause […]
A 39-year-old labourer, Jaichan Castello, has been granted bail in the amount of $100,000 following charges of sexual assault related to an incident that occurred on October 14, 2025, at Westbury Back Dam, Essequibo Coast. Castello appeared before the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, where the charge was presented. He pleaded not guilty to […]
The Guyana Government is expressing confidence in a ruling from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) this year regarding the longstanding border controversy with Venezuela. Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Hugh Todd emphasized that recent political changes in Venezuela, including the toppling of Nicolás Maduro’s regime, would not delay the case’s proceedings. Todd stated, […]
Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, has declared that she will not tolerate students attacking teachers, emphasizing that those caught on camera in a recent classroom incident will face suspension and potential expulsion. Following an investigation into the incident, which resulted in a viral video showing a teacher attempting to separate two fighting students, Parag announced […]
Investigators probing the reported death of wanted man Jamal “Skinny” Bourne have recovered what they believe to be his remains in Linden. The remains will undergo forensic analysis to confirm their identity. Police Headquarters confirmed that the discovery occurred during an operation on Wednesday at Three Miles, Wisroc Housing Scheme, Wismar. Authorities examined a burnt […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources has announced significant progress in its ongoing efforts to dismantle illegal mining operations across Guyana, with more than 50 pieces of mining equipment and related materials recently seized from unlicensed operations in the North West District. These seizures occurred during compliance and enforcement exercises conducted in collaboration with the Guyana […]
The Guyana Police Force continues its robust enforcement against dangerous driving, with several motorists charged, fined, and brought before the courts for offenses detected through the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS) traffic cameras. This system employs automated cameras and data-driven monitoring to identify traffic violations and supports judicial enforcement. On January 13, 2026, two drivers […]
Police have arrested three males in connection with the assault of a 16-year-old student outside Zeeburg Secondary School on Wednesday. The detained suspects include two juveniles, aged 16 and 15, and a 19-year-old male. According to Police Headquarters, the schoolboy was attacked by multiple individuals who slapped him in the face and struck him with […]
A policewoman was injured on Thursday morning after being struck by a motorcyclist while crossing a roadway in Diamond. The incident occurred around 8:10 AM and involved a 29-year-old motorcyclist riding motorcycle CR 7062. According to a statement from Police Headquarters, preliminary investigations indicate that the motorcyclist was traveling south along the eastern carriageway when […]
Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, has reaffirmed his stance that fugitive offender Azruddin Mohamed is not suitable for the position of Opposition Leader due to ongoing extradition proceedings related to several indictable charges in the United States. Nadir’s position comes after his recent meeting with diplomats at the Public Buildings on Thursday, where […]
In a decisive move against illegal mining practices, the Government of Guyana has announced the arrest and charging of 44 individuals in connection with unlawful mining activities across the country. The Ministry of Natural Resources detailed these developments in a press statement issued on January 22, 2026, highlighting the seizure of over 50 pieces of […]
Tandeka Dia Fraser has reached out to the community via a heartfelt post on Facebook on behalf of Ms. Faith Cadogan, the mother of nine-year-old Kaden. The post details Kaden’s challenging medical journey after developing a concerning red spot in his eye around June-July of this year. Initially, after several visits to the hospital, Kaden’s […]
Three men have been charged in connection with the trafficking of over 70 kilograms of cocaine following court proceedings at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. According to a statement from the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), Devon Haynes and Narindra Singh appeared before Magistrate George facing charges of possession of narcotics for the purpose of […]
Ganesh Lewis, a 44-year-old man from St. Lawrence, East Bank Essequibo, has been sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment after being convicted of attempted rape of a four-year-old child. The sentencing occurred today at the Demerara High Court, presided over by Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh. A jury unanimously found Lewis guilty of the charge following […]
A 25-year-old miner from the North Pakaraimas, Region Eight, has been charged with the rape of a child under 16 years. The charge is laid under Section 10(3) of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03. On Wednesday, he appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court via Zoom, where the indictable charge was […]
Twenty-seven-year-old Jhonny Boodram, one of the taxi drivers charged in connection with a deadly gas station bombing, has notified the Court, through his attorney Mikel Puran, of his intention to challenge the admissibility of any confession statement in the case. Boodram is jointly charged with Daniel Alexander Ramirez Poedemo, Alexander Bettencourt, and Kystal LaCruz with […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, raised concerns on Tuesday night regarding the upcoming election of Guyana’s next Leader of the Opposition, cautioning that the rise of an internationally indicted fugitive to the position would be a “grave indictment” of the country. The election, scheduled for Monday, January 26, was announced by […]
Two teenagers are among six individuals arrested as police investigate the discovery of a firearm and ammunition during a late-night operation in Linden on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The operation took place between 7:00 PM and 11:30 PM at Three Miles, Wisroc, following intelligence linked to a video circulating on social media involving wanted man […]
