Demerara Bank Limited has revealed the ten winners of the 2025–2026 DBL Innovation Tank, completing a vibrant competition that highlighted the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit across Guyana. Launched in September 2025, this initiative aims to support early-stage businesses and startups through a G$10 million Corporate Social Responsibility commitment, providing non-repayable grants, mentorship, and practical business […]
The Court of Appeal heard arguments on Tuesday regarding the extradition process involving U.S.-indicted businessmen Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed. Trinidadian Senior Counsel Douglas Mendes emphasized that the extradition cannot be halted simply because one of the men has entered politics and is now an opposition figure. Mendes made his case during a session led by […]
Motorists are being reminded that failing to carry a physical driver’s license or neglecting to update their address can result in penalties. Inspector Naresh Khanoo, overseeing traffic in Regional Division Three (Essequibo Islands–West Demerara), recently made this announcement during the “Road Safety and You” program. According to Inspector Khanoo, it is mandated by law that […]
The Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeals of two deceased convicts involved in the Bartica massacre case and resentenced the two surviving appellants, Clebert Reece (“Chichi”) and Michael Caesar (“Capone”), to life imprisonment. Justice Jo-Ann Barlow delivered the unanimous decision on Wednesday. The appeals were filed by Mark Royden Williams, Dennis Williams, Clebert Reece, […]
A tragic accident claimed the life of 31-year-old Keiron Warner, a resident of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 6:30 AM along the Loo Creek Public Road, part of the Linden/Soesdyke Highway. Warner was driving motor car PZZ 934 when he allegedly collided head-on with motor lorry GXX 3002, driven […]
A concerning incident unfolded on Monday when a Grade Five pupil from a city primary school was found in possession of a licensed firearm belonging to a relative. The incident occurred around 1:06 PM when the pupil asked a teacher for permission to use the washroom. Shortly thereafter, another teacher reported hearing a “click” sound […]
Steve George, a resident of Sophia, Georgetown, tragically lost his life on Wednesday following an accident along the Rockstone Trail, Linden. According to reports from Police Headquarters, George was traveling with a 25-year-old driver of motorcar PAD 1602 when the incident occurred. The driver was allegedly speeding and, around 10:11 AM, lost control of the […]
Joshua Hunter, a 23-year-old gold miner from the Squatting Area of Helena #1 Village, has been arrested and charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. This charge is pursuant to Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Chapter 10:10. Hunter was apprehended on March 8, 2026, in the […]
Nadira Persaud, also known as “Nanda,” a 52-year-old businesswoman from Helena #1 Mahaica Village, has been arrested and charged for setting an unmuzzled ferocious dog to be at large. This charge falls under Section 153(xxxii) of the Summary Jurisdiction (Offences) Act, Chapter 08:02. Persaud was apprehended on September 29, 2025, in connection with the incident […]
Narendra Jherry, a 31-year-old resident of Martyr’s Ville, Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, has been arrested and charged with dangerous driving and breaching a one-way street. The charges fall under Section 36(1) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, as amended by the Administration of Justice Act 1978, and Section 48(1)(c) of the same […]
Franklin Edwards, a 53-year-old farmer from Shea Village, South Rupununi, along with his sons Romauld Edwards, 20, and Francisco Edwards, 22, have been charged with the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition without a license. The charges were filed under Section 16(2)(a) of the Firearms Act, Chapter 16:05. The trio appeared before His Worship Magistrate […]
Mortimer Dick, a 50-year-old resident of Tabatinga, Lethem, has been charged with alleged trafficking in narcotics. The charge is filed under Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Chapter 10:10. On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Dick appeared before His Worship Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court. Upon being read […]
A tragic incident occurred on Saturday when two-year-old Samirah Evans drowned in the Upper Pomeroon River. According to a police release, preliminary investigations revealed that around 12:30 PM, the child was at home with her mother but was later discovered missing. Relatives and community residents conducted a search for the girl. At approximately 5:30 PM, […]
A 39-year-old woman, Caslene Toney, was tragically killed on Sunday morning after being stabbed by her reputed husband, Morris Hugh, who subsequently attempted suicide and is now hospitalized. Reports indicate that Toney was attacked at their home, where she and Hugh shared six children, the youngest being just three years old. Their long-term common-law relationship […]
A 26-year-old truck driver, Umadatt Dindial, has been disqualified from driving a motor lorry pending the outcome of a dangerous driving charge. The ruling was made by Senior Magistrate Clive Nurse at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court. Dindial, who resides in Non Pariel and Haslington, East Coast Demerara, was granted bail of $100,000 when he appeared […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali met with United States Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on Friday to discuss enhancing cooperation in the energy sector and positioning Guyana as a key player in regional energy security and industrial development. The engagement took place ahead of the ‘Shield of the Americas Summit’ scheduled for the same day. […]
The construction of the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project has achieved a significant milestone with the arrival of the first pipe rack at the facility in Wales. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced this development via his official social media page on Friday evening. The newly arrived pipe rack will support pipelines that transport natural gas from […]
Police in Regional Division #10 are investigating an alleged murder that took place on March 5, 2026, around 17:00 hrs at Mackenzie Market, resulting in the death of 59-year-old Ray London, a laborer from South Amelia’s Ward, Linden. Preliminary investigations indicate that London and another male, a 41-year-old carpenter from Wismar, were known to each […]
Steve Tsoi, a 21-year-old construction worker known as “Timmy,” has been granted bail of $200,000 after appearing before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Albion Magistrates Court on charges related to two counts of armed robbery. Tsoi, a resident of Lot 19 Alness Village, Corentyne Berbice, is accused of participating in a series of robberies. The […]
The tragic murder of 24-year-old Vishal Miguel has sent shockwaves through the community, instigating fears for safety and calls for justice. Miguel, who left home for work on Monday night, was found dead in the Essequibo River on Wednesday. Family members reported horrifying signs of violence on his body, including missing eyes, broken teeth, burn […]
