Arnold Gonzales, a 70-year-old pensioner and labourer from 1½ miles, Bartica, appeared in the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Thursday to face charges of raping a child under the age of 16. The allegations involve a seven-year-old girl from Essequibo Coast, with the incident reportedly occurring between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2020, in […]
A 20-year-old man from the Charity Housing Scheme has been fined a total of $370,000 after pleading guilty to several traffic-related offences at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court. The individual, identified as Ovid Williams, appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir regarding incidents that occurred on January 21 along Charity Back Street. Williams faced charges for: Driving […]
News Source Guyana Reports | In a heated session of the National Assembly, Leader of the Opposition Azruddin Mohamed vocally criticized the 2026 National Budget, describing it as inadequate for the ordinary Guyanese and overly favorable to the friends and family of the PPP/Civic government. His remarks drew enthusiastic support from his party members, contrasting […]
Education Minister Sonia Parag has firmly rejected allegations that she breached confidentiality by referencing sensitive information regarding Opposition Member of Parliament Gordon Barker’s attendance record during her recent presentation in the Budget debate. Barker, a teacher and representative of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Party, has faced scrutiny following the Minister’s comments. In her […]
In a shocking incident early this morning, around 3:00 AM on Saturday, February 7, 2026, a gold miner identified as “JJ Marciano” was brutally hacked to death by one of his employees at his camp site located in the Fourteen Miles Issano Backdam, Region Seven, Cuyuni – Mazaruni. The alleged assailant, known as “Edward,” is […]
Dear Fellow Guyanese, I recently visited Sophia to witness firsthand the realities on the ground, and what I observed cannot be overlooked. Yes, the land is designated for road construction, and yes, there are squatters present, but it is essential to recognize that people do not choose such living conditions unless they have no viable […]
Hgp Nightly News Reports | Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McKoy, faces serious allegations of sexual misconduct and intimidation following a formal complaint submitted to Speaker Manzoor Nadir by Opposition Chief Whip Tabitha Sarabo-Halley. The complaint details an alleged incident that transpired on February 3, 2026, within the precincts of Parliament, […]
Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond delivered a forceful rebuttal during the ongoing Budget 2026 debates, condemning what she termed divisive and inflammatory rhetoric from opposition figures, including David Hinds of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU). In her address, Minister Walrond asserted that the opposition has been misrepresenting Guyana’s history to sow ethnic division. […]
Glenn Hanoman, counsel for the requesting state in the extradition case against Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed, addressed the court today, stating that no evidence has been presented regarding extradition requests involving individuals other than the Mohameds. His remarks come in response to false claims circulating on social media related to the ongoing court proceedings. Hanoman […]
In a passionate address during the 2026 Budget Debates, Dr. Terrence Campbell, parliamentary leader of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), criticized the government for what he perceives as a deliberate effort to undermine local healthcare workers. He specifically highlighted reports of plans to hire foreign nurses from Bangladesh, raising concerns about the implications for […]
News Source Guyana Reports | The extradition case involving Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed took an unexpected turn today in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, as their attorney, Siand Dhurjon, suggested that both the U.S. and Guyana governments have a political interest in the extradition under the guise of allegations related to mail and wire fraud, money […]
During a session in the National Assembly, Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond responded to critiques regarding crime and domestic violence reports made by We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) MP Toshana Famey-Corlette. Famey-Corlette highlighted budgetary allocations for the Ministry of Home Affairs, noting that while funding has increased from approximately $37 billion in 2025 to […]
APNU Member of Parliament Dr. Dexter Todd has voiced concerns over the 2026 national budget, arguing that it falls short in several critical areas requiring urgent attention. While he acknowledged that some measures in the budget support the populace, he criticized the government’s failure to engage widely with Guyanese society before preparing the fiscal plan. […]
During a visit to the mining hub of Puruni on Friday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali outlined several promises aimed at improving access to services and developing a dedicated mining area for small miners. This initiative forms part of the government’s efforts to engage directly with workers in the sector. Acknowledging the hard work of miners, […]
Eon Martin Perreira, 49, from Meten-Meer-Zorg on the West Coast Demerara, pleaded guilty to Driving a Motor Vehicle While his Breath Alcohol Level Exceeded the Prescribed Limit. This charge followed investigations into a minor accident that occurred around 11:00 PM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, along Hauraruni on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. Perreira was arrested on […]
Zaheer Khaleel, the driver of minibus BAB 5549, made a court appearance at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court regarding traffic offenses. On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Khaleel pleaded guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol before His Worship Dylon Bess and was fined two hundred thousand dollars (GYD $200,000). The following day, February 6, Khaleel […]
More than three years after her daughter was reported missing, Waveney August faced the harrowing reality of burying Waletta Ashana Rigby on Wednesday, a confirmation of her child’s death that has reopened deep emotional wounds. Rigby was reported missing in June 2021 following a boating mishap near the Guyana-Brazil border. August spoke to this publication […]
In a devastating turn of events, Vanlisha Warrick’s life changed forever with a single phone call. The single mother residing at Parcel 362, Mocha Sandreef, was at her mother’s small salon preparing to serve a client when her sister-in-law delivered the shocking news that her home was engulfed in flames. The incident occurred around 5:30 […]
During the budget debates on Thursday, Member of Parliament for the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), James Bond, encouraged young people in the country to engage with the incumbent administration, highlighting numerous benefits and programs designed to foster their development. Bond emphasized the commitment of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports towards advancing the younger […]
Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, has stated that Guyana is exempt from releasing the report on the fatal Guyana Defence Force (GDF) helicopter crash due to confidentiality protections surrounding national security matters. “It was a military operation, it was not a civilian flight,” Indar emphasized during his contribution to the 2026 Budget […]
