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 […]
The body of a man was found buried at a construction site in Meten-Meer-Zorg on Friday, triggering an ongoing police investigation. According to sources, the incident arose from a dispute between two men at the construction site. The argument escalated into a physical altercation, during which one man allegedly stabbed the other with a knife. […]
Stabroek News, one of Guyana’s leading daily newspapers, is set to halt printing operations starting March 15. The announcement was made by Brendan de Caires, Chairman of Guyana Publications Inc. (GPI), during a communication with employees, as reported on the newspaper’s website. The decision comes as the publication faces challenges, including a decline in circulation […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has introduced an extensive array of technological tools as part of a proactive crime-fighting strategy that is already yielding measurable results. At the recent Annual Officers’ Conference, Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken announced the deployment of 5,384 body-worn cameras across the nation. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability […]
Reporting a crime may soon be as easy as tapping a smartphone screen, as President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced a fully integrated e-reporting system for the Guyana Police Force. The announcement was made at the opening of the Guyana Police Force Annual Officers’ Conference. President Ali emphasized the need for modernizing crime reporting mechanisms in […]
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., revealed that the Anna Regina National Stadium will officially be commissioned in March, following the recent opening of the Bayroc National Stadium earlier this month. This announcement was made during the considerations of estimates and expenditure for Budget 2026 on Wednesday evening. The Committee of Supply […]
A 31-year-old electrician, Adwan Kanhai, has been remanded to prison after facing charges of assaulting his sister and using abusive and threatening language towards her and their mother during an incident in Georgetown. Kanhai appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where he pleaded not guilty to all charges. The […]
A 41-year-old handyman, Kent Williams, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to the charges of Break and Enter and Larceny. Williams, who has no fixed address, was charged in connection with a burglary at the property of a businessman from Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara. The offense occurred between January […]
A 36-year-old driver, Audwin Mingo, was granted bail of $300,000 on Wednesday after appearing in court facing multiple charges related to firearms, ammunition, and narcotics. Mingo, a resident of Bamia, Linden Highway, was arrested on February 8, 2026, in Amelia’s Ward, Linden. He stands accused of possessing narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, as well […]
Students loitering at city bus parks during school hours may soon have fewer places to hide, as the Ministry of Human Services and the Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) have launched daily inspections targeting truancy in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force (GPF). The initiative, named “Street Light Activity,” commenced on Monday and involves joint […]
News Source Guyana Reports | A heated dispute has arisen over the control of the Critchlow Labour College building on Woolford Avenue, leading to an altercation between Lincoln Lewis, Director of the College, and Dr. Stanley Paul, who claims to have seized control of the property. This morning, Lewis threatened to bulldoze the fence to […]
A man is in custody as police investigate a fire that engulfed the family home in Onderneeming, Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, leaving his partner and their four children devastated. Romona Bechu, the mother of the children, reported to the News Room that the fire, which occurred on Wednesday night, was allegedly set by her partner […]
Georgetown is grappling with significant flooding after several hours of rain overwhelmed the city’s drainage systems. Authorities are actively working to control the situation as water levels continue to rise. The heavy downpour began early Thursday morning, quickly causing drain systems to strain. Major streets across the capital became impassable, severely affecting commuters heading to […]
Three individuals were arrested on Wednesday night after police officers discovered a quantity of cannabis at the Four Miles Housing Scheme in Bartica. According to a statement from Police Headquarters, the incident occurred around 6:00 PM when officers responded to a report of suspicious activity. Upon arrival, officers observed a bag being thrown over the […]
The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) has received official notifications from international law enforcement agencies regarding the discovery of cocaine concealed within two separate containers, both of which originated from Guyana. The containers, declared as containing rice and chemicals, underwent thorough inspections before departing from Guyana. At the time of the inspections, no irregularities were […]
The family of tour guide Leon Baird is growing increasingly frustrated as they report a lack of recent communication from police regarding the investigation into his tragic and gruesome death. Baird’s brother, Nigel Andrew, expressed his dismay to the News Room on Thursday, stating that the family’s efforts to engage with investigators have been met […]
Georgetown’s historic markets, iconic buildings, and community spaces are set to undergo significant improvements this year, as the government launches a $2.8 billion Georgetown Enhancement Programme. During a session of the Parliamentary Committee of Supply, Opposition MP Ganesh Mahipaul and Duarte Hetsberger scrutinized the funding details with Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya […]
Residents of Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) can now more easily access essential government services following the inauguration of a new Government of Guyana Service Centre in Fort Wellington this week. Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, marked this opening as a significant step in decentralizing public services, making it easier for residents […]
