Guyana News Updates
James Singh, head of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), has stated that most narcotics entering Guyana originate from Venezuela, with many destined for Europe and West Africa. In a recent episode of the Safeguarding Our Nation program, Singh explained that Guyana is increasingly used as a transit point for drug cartels, shifting from North American […]
Khadidja Ba of Stabroek News has won the first Women and Gender Equality Commission Media Prize, with fellow journalist Miranda La Rose in second place and Danielle Swain of News Room Inc. in third. Ba was recognized for her feature on parents affected by the Mahdia dormitory fire in May 2023, which claimed 20 lives. […]
The Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) has outlined a roadmap for 2025 focused on preparing athletes for global competitions while nurturing future talent. Following a successful performance by the junior squad at the Pan American Games, AAG President Sheryl Hermonstine will visit Adidas headquarters in Germany from August 24 to 27 to discuss securing new […]
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has pledged to implement 5,000 new projects in Indigenous communities over the next five years if re-elected on September 1. This initiative, detailed in the party’s 2025 manifesto, aims to enhance hinterland village economies. The projects will focus on supporting Village Sustainability Plans (VSPs) and will be primarily funded through […]
The governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has announced plans to explore extending the Local Content Act, which currently benefits the oil and gas sector, to the mining industry if re-elected on September 1. This pledge, part of the party’s 2025 manifesto launched at the Pegasus Corporate Centre, comes as gold and bauxite mining undergoes significant […]
Competitive chess is returning to Berbice with a one-day 20/20 Rapid Chess Tournament organized by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) on Sunday, August 24. The event, held at the Little Rock Suites Conference Hall in New Amsterdam, is open to all local players and aims to revive interest in the game. Each player will have […]
The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) of the Guyana Police Force has concluded its investigation into allegations that an Inspector and three other officers stole $4 million from a Chinese businessman during a stop-and-search in Georgetown. Initially placed under close arrest on August 14, the four ranks are now under open arrest but remain confined […]
President Irfaan Ali has pledged a significant restructuring of the government if his party, the PPP/C, is re-elected in the upcoming September elections. He aims to create a nimble, project-driven model that reduces bureaucracy and leverages technology to meet ambitious goals over the next five years. Ali stated that the changes would begin “day one” […]
INTERPOL has issued a Red Notice for Brazilian national Fernando Teles Pereira, wanted by the Guyana Police Force for the murder of 21-year-old Venezuelan Miguelys Centeno Gerdez. Pereira, employed by W. Golding, Logistics and Aggregate Company, picked up Gerdez on February 5, 2025, at Diamond Junction. Her body was found on March 4, 2025, showing […]
The Carter Center’s election observation mission has called on Guyana’s Elections Commission (GECOM) to publish detailed tabulation procedures and improve public communication as the September 1 elections approach. The Center warned that lack of information could undermine confidence in the electoral process. In its report, the Center urged all political parties to sign the Ethnic […]
In a passionate address, Juretha Vanessa Fernandes , the prime ministerial candidate for the APNU (A Partnership for National Unity), expressed strong criticism of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) regarding their treatment of Indigenous communities in Guyana. Her remarks came in response to the recently released PPP manifesto, particularly its plans for Indigenous empowerment. Fernandes […]
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Media practitioner Courdel Jones has publicly apologized to the people of Guyana and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for his “confrontational” conduct at a police station on August 16, 2025. Jones acknowledged that his behavior escalated tensions while reporting a car accident. He stated, “I should have de-escalated and followed instructions.” He apologized to those […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports : Terbhawan Ramjit, a 38-year-old contractor from Bath, West Coast Berbice, has been granted $250,000 bail after being charged with defrauding Nalini Ramcharan of over $1 million. Ramjit pleaded not guilty in Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to the allegation that he took $1,030,000 from Ramcharan between June 1 and July 31, […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports : A 72-year-old pensioner from North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was granted $100,000 bail after being charged with obtaining $1.75 million under false pretenses. Norman Phillips pleaded not guilty in Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The charge alleges that on December 27, 2024, Phillips defrauded Lawrence Lorimer by falsely claiming he could secure a […]
by Dr. Philip Handel Mozart Thomas In a recent Statement We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) has officially rejected social media reports claiming that Dr. Philip Handel Mozart Thomas has been appointed as Foreign Secretary. In a statement, the party clarified that it has not appointed or endorsed anyone to that position. Founded in June 2025 […]
Guyana has confirmed its first case of Oropouche fever, part of a broader outbreak in the Americas that has seen over 12,000 infections reported by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Health authorities are increasing surveillance and urging citizens to take preventive measures. As of July 27, 2025, PAHO documented 12,786 cases across 11 countries, […]
Aubrey Norton, the Presidential Candidate for APNU, outlined his party’s strategy to resolve Guyana’s power generation problems and eliminate outages. In a recent interview, he criticized the government’s reliance on rented power ships, suggesting it reflects corruption and a lack of ownership. Norton emphasized the need for effective management at the Guyana Power and Light […]
Chief Elections Officer Vishnu Persaud of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) assured the public that it is “virtually impossible” for anyone to vote twice in the upcoming General and Regional Elections on September 1, 2025, unless there is collusion. At a press conference, Persaud outlined measures to ensure electoral integrity, including a folio of colored […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that the new Single Electronic Identification System will simplify access to the cash grant voucher program for all citizens. He made the announcement at the commissioning of a new block at North Ruimveldt Secondary School, stating he was the first person to be registered under the initiative. The digital ID […]
