Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony announced on Friday that Guyana is anticipating a decline in new Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections this year. Currently, nearly 7,800 individuals living with HIV are on antiretroviral treatment (ARVs), with the majority achieving viral suppression. During a session considering the Ministry of Health’s 2026 estimates and expenditures, Member […]
The Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) has introduced a new Invoice Financing facility aimed at supporting Guyanese businesses, particularly in the oil and gas sector and other productive industries. This facility offers short-term working capital by providing up to 80% of the invoice value, with unsecured financing options available up to $2.5 million. The […]
Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) has announced a strategic partnership with Flowcatalyst Technology and Consulting Inc. (FTC Inc.), a local financial technology firm, to launch Flopay, a new payment facilitation service aimed at enhancing access to modern card payment solutions for businesses across Guyana. Flopay is designed to address common challenges faced by merchants in the […]
The trial addressing irregularities during the March 2020 General and Regional Elections resumed on Monday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court after a break of over two months since the last hearing in December 2025. Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty is overseeing the proceedings, which are being managed under case-management guidelines to ensure efficiency and preparedness […]
Magistrate Judy Latchman addressed the court on Monday regarding Azruddin Mohamed, the Leader of the Opposition, who was taken into custody and brought to court in handcuffs after failing to appear for an extradition matter. Latchman granted Mohamed bail but warned him that any further lateness would result in immediate withdrawal of his bail. The […]
Trevor Daniels, a motorcyclist from Kairuni on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, tragically died on Sunday following a collision with a motorcar in Amelia’s Ward, Linden. According to police reports, the car, identified as PXX 5812, was being driven by a female resident of Central Amelia’s Ward. Daniels was traveling east along the northern side of Amelia’s […]
Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited is excited to unveil a strategic enhancement to its residential mortgage products, reinforcing its commitment to making homeownership more affordable for all Guyanese families. In alignment with the Government of Guyana’s housing agenda under the 2026 Budget, Republic Bank now offers mortgages up to G$60 million at a competitive rate of […]
Denesh Rohit, a 54-year-old cattle owner, has been charged with three counts of allowing animals to stray, specifically cows, in violation of Section 28(1)(a) of the Road Act, Chapter 51:01. According to police reports, the offences occurred in the Prospect Young Professional Housing Scheme, the Herstelling Housing Scheme, and the Farm Housing Scheme, all located […]
Police have confirmed that the individual killed at a construction site on Friday has been identified as Fendel Trotman, also known as “Johnny” or “Rasta Man,” a 30-year-old laborer from Anna Catherina. In a report issued on Saturday, authorities revealed that Trotman was working as a mason on a two-storey concrete structure along the Meten-Meer-Zorg […]
Eric David, a 23-year-old construction worker; Keegon Cummings, a 25-year-old construction worker; and Whitney Fraser, a 35-year-old businesswoman, have been charged with possession of narcotics with the intent to traffic. The charges, which contravene the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Chapter 10:10, were presented to the trio during a Zoom appearance at the […]
Asif Bacchus, a 43-year-old unemployed man from Arcade Street, has been sentenced to four years in prison for possession of narcotics with the intent to traffic. Bacchus appeared via Zoom at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Friday, February 13, 2026, before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir, where the charge, a violation of Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic […]
Mya Williams has issued a heartfelt plea on Facebook regarding her missing daughter, who has not been seen since Thursday night in Diamond. In her post, she requests that anyone who may have any information about her daughter’s whereabouts contact her at either 670-2503 or 665-3952. Williams emphasizes the urgency of the situation, stating that […]
HGP Nightly News Reports | Embattled Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, have formally approached the Court of Appeal, seeking an urgent stay of the ongoing extradition proceedings against them. In a Notice of Motion submitted to the appellate court, the duo is requesting an immediate halt to the committal hearings currently […]
Jermin Summer, a 37-year-old laborer, has been charged in connection with a wounding incident that occurred earlier this month. Summer faces a charge of Felonious Wounding in relation to an alleged attack on a 40-year-old construction worker from the same area. The incident reportedly took place on February 1, 2026, in Vryheid’s Lust. On Thursday, […]
Joseph George, a 53-year-old laborer from Brush Dam, has been charged in connection with an alleged armed robbery that occurred earlier this month. George faces a charge of Robbery Under Arms, related to an incident involving a 47-year-old self-employed woman from Montrose on February 9, 2026. The incident reportedly took place along the Vryheid’s Lust […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports | Waveny Fernandes, a 63-year-old woman, is currently hospitalized following a traffic incident on Wednesday night at the intersection of David and Alexander Streets in Kitty. Fernandes sustained facial lacerations and injuries to her arms and legs due to the accident. Reports indicate that one vehicle attempted to overtake at […]
Dexter Philadelphia, a 51-year-old contractor from Number 51 Village, Corentyne, was acquitted of a charge of rape following a trial at the Berbice High Court on Thursday. The case was presided over by Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty. The allegations against Philadelphia stemmed from an incident that allegedly occurred on August 6, 2016, while he was residing […]
Demerara Bank Limited has announced an expansion of its Residential Housing Loan framework, raising the lending ceiling from $30,000,000 to $40,000,000, effective February 9, 2026. The bank will maintain a competitive interest rate of 5% per annum, positioning itself as the only commercial bank in Guyana to offer such levels of residential financing at this […]
News Source Guyana Reports | Staff members at Stabroek News gathered in heartbreak and uncertainty today after being informed that the newspaper will cease all operations on March 15, 2026. With nearly 40 years of service as a leading independent media entity in Guyana, the closure reflects significant shifts in the media landscape and declining […]
An armed robbery on Thursday night resulted in the recovery of stolen phones and suspected counterfeit cash following a swift police response. According to Police Headquarters, a 59-year-old businesswoman was targeted by two armed men around 21:15 hrs while walking along a street. The suspects approached her, with one brandishing what appeared to be a […]
