A celebratory hunting trip turned to tragedy this past weekend after 25-year-old Robindranauth “Robbie” Persaud of Zealand, Mahaicony, drowned in the Mahaica Creek. Persaud had embarked on a hunting expedition last Friday alongside four friends. The group had planned the outing to secure wild game for a birthday celebration scheduled for one of the members. […]
A 24-year-old miner from Region One has been remanded to prison following his appearance in the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Monday, June 15, 2026. Orin Cozier, also known as Orin France, a resident of Haimacabra Village, Moruca, was formally charged with Attempt to Commit Murder, contrary to Section 103(c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, […]
The Government of Guyana’s National $100,000 Cash Grant initiative has reached a significant milestone, with more than 424,000 citizens successfully processed to receive the benefit, totaling G$42.5 billion in direct support. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, provided an update on Monday, June 15, 2026, confirming […]
A 27-year-old construction worker, Jonathan David Gans, has been remanded to prison following his appearance at the Wales Magistrate’s Court on Monday, June 15, 2026. Gans, a Venezuelan national residing at Great Diamond, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Magistrate Rondell Weever to face two counts: Possession of a firearm without a licence. Possession of ammunition […]
In a major move toward digital transformation, the Central Immigration and Passport Office has officially rolled out an e-appointment and e-passport application system, designed to modernize services and significantly reduce wait times for Guyanese citizens. The new digital portal allows citizens to initiate the passport process from the comfort of their homes. By visiting the […]
Member of Parliament Deon LaCruz, 31, has publicly denied allegations of domestic violence and child abuse following his recent arrest and subsequent release on G$125,000 bail. In an interview following his release, LaCruz insisted that the accusations against him are entirely fabricated and politically motivated. He stated unequivocally that his reputed wife never filed a […]
Businessman Randy Jagdeo surrendered to the Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Sunday, June 14, 2026, following the issuance of a wanted bulletin in connection with the seizure of 23 AK-47 assault rifles at Schoonard, West Bank Demerara, last Thursday. Crime Chief and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Wendell Blanhum, confirmed that Jagdeo, 40, turned himself in […]
The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Housing, has escalated its efforts to locate housing contractor Omar Malik of the firm DreamVu Homes, who is accused of defrauding numerous young professionals of millions of dollars. The Ministry has officially enlisted the assistance of international law enforcement agencies, including Interpol, the U.S. Federal Bureau of […]
A fire on Sunday evening has left seven people homeless after three houses were destroyed in a blaze that authorities suspect was an act of arson. The Guyana Fire Service was summoned to North Sophia shortly after 7:00 p.m. upon reports of a structure fire. When firefighters arrived, they discovered one house already fully engulfed […]
Authorities have initiated a multi-agency investigation following a fatal mining pit collapse that claimed the lives of two miners this past Saturday. The victims have been identified as 32-year-old Franky Hussain of the North West District and 38-year-old Brazilian national Neunes Da Silva. At the time of the tragedy, the men were part of a […]
A 56-year-old security guard from Coverden is currently under medical care after being hospitalized Sunday evening for the consumption of a poisonous substance. Police investigations indicate that the incident occurred at the man’s residence at approximately 1:30 a.m. Preliminary reports suggest that the man had returned home, at which point an argument ensued between him […]
Mathis Jacobis, a 33-year-old fisherman from Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, and Paramakatoi Village, Region Eight, has been remanded to prison following his appearance at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court on Friday, June 12, 2026. Jacobis appeared before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan to face a charge of Possession of Ammunition Without a Licence, contrary to Section 16(2)(a) of […]
Terrence Williams, a former employee of the Ministry of Health, has been committed to stand trial in the High Court for money laundering. The charges stem from a massive investigation into the disappearance of over G$340 million worth of pharmaceuticals and COVID-19 testing kits. The case is being prosecuted by the Special Organised Crime Unit […]
The High Court has ruled against Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo in a long-standing defamation lawsuit brought by businessman Charles Ceres. Justice Fidela Corbin-Lincoln ordered the Vice President to pay $15 million in damages for defamatory statements, plus an additional $2.1 million in legal costs. The litigation arose from comments made by Jagdeo in 2019, while […]
Crime Chief and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Wendell Blanhum, has pushed back against prevailing public perceptions regarding the dismissal of criminal cases in Guyana. Speaking on Thursday at the opening of a training workshop for investigators and prosecutors, Blanhum highlighted the complex realities that often lead to case dismissals, emphasizing that such outcomes are frequently […]
Two men are currently in police custody after authorities discovered suspected cannabis during a routine mobile patrol operation in Bartica on Thursday afternoon, June 11, 2026. According to the Guyana Police Force, the incident occurred between 2:40 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at Seventh Avenue, where ranks encountered the occupants of a wooden passenger speedboat docked […]
Authorities are preparing to file a second charge against 23-year-old Shaheed Mohammed, alias “Max,” in connection with the injuries inflicted upon the grandmother of 7-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohammed. Crime Chief and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Wendell Blanhum, confirmed that investigators are currently finalizing their probe. The progression of the case is presently contingent on the […]
The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has secured significant convictions against Yuri Garcia Dominguez and his wife, Ateeka Ishmael, for operating an illegal Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of Guyanese citizens of hundreds of millions of dollars. On Thursday, June 11, 2026, Magistrate Sunil Scarce handed down sentences at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court following an […]
Junior Thomas, a 25-year-old labourer from St. Ignatius Village, Central Rupununi, was remanded to prison on Thursday, June 11, 2026, following his appearance at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court. Thomas appeared before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan to answer a charge of Possession of Narcotics for the Purpose of Trafficking, contrary to Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs […]
A community is in mourning following the tragic death of one-year-old Ethan Christian, who drowned on Wednesday morning, June 10, 2026. According to a report from the Guyana Police Force, the incident occurred between 11:30 a.m. and 11:43 a.m. The toddler’s mother had left him lying on a bed inside their home to briefly visit […]
