The Government of Guyana says it is in discussions with the United States and other partners on establishing an integrated system to help protect the country’s airspace and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The talks are being held amid concerns about the continued use of international waters and the EEZs of various countries by criminals, and […]
News Source Guyana Reports : Family members of Jordan Payne, a 30-year-old man who was pronounced dead at the Enmore Regional Hospital after being taken there by the police early Tuesday morning, are demanding answers and justice. Payne, of South Haslington on the East Coast of Demerara, had been in police custody since last Thursday […]
A search is ongoing for Aladdin Dookie, 28, a fisherman residing at Number 77 Housing Scheme, Corriverton, Berbice. Reports say that on March 21, at about 17:59 hours, Dookie who was the captain of the boat was fishing with three other men near Orealla Village on the Corentyne River. Investigators stated that while trying to […]
Extradition proceedings involving Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, were again delayed after the younger Mohamed was diagnosed with dengue, a diagnosis confirmed in court by the attending physician. When the matter was called before Magistrate Judy Latchman on Tuesday, defence attorney Roysdale Forde informed the court that Mohamed was currently unwell and under […]
News Room Reports : Defense lawyers have rejected a proposal for Azruddin Mohamed to undergo a second blood test, insisting that the original laboratory work is certified and should be relied upon as the case proceeds. Doctor Kawal Dalip appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman on Tuesday afternoon, where he confirmed that he diagnosed Mohamed with […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs said it is aware of the incident at the Cove and John Police Station and is working in close coordination with the Guyana Police Force to establish the full circumstances surrounding the matter. The ministry stated that a thorough and comprehensive investigation has been initiated, assuring the public—particularly the affected […]
A 30-year-old man held in police custody at the Cove and John Police Station died early Tuesday morning after reportedly falling ill while in the lockups. The deceased has been identified as Jordan Payne of South Haslington, East Coast Demerara. According to police, Payne had been in custody since March 20, 2026, after he was […]
Mr. James Gladwin Samuels of McDoom, Georgetown has reached an extraordinary milestone: 100 years of life, love, and lived experience. A century filled with stories of resilience, quiet courage, and unwavering strength. On Monday, our officers from the Difficult Circumstances Unit (DCU) paid him a visit at his home and took a thoughtful care package […]
Opposition Leader Mr. Mohamed has donated his first gross salary of $1,271,911 to assist individuals and communities across Guyana. The donation supported 11 persons and one community group, with assistance focused on education, small business support, and social assistance. Faneiza Amzad of Bath Settlement, a Form 4 student at Fort Wellington Secondary School, was gifted […]
APNU Member of Parliament Saiku Andrews is calling for explanations over the delay in road construction works along the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Andrews said the APNU Coalition supports development, but projects must be completed to international standards, in line with global best practices, and […]
Guyana’s Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, has called for a renewed regional push to end AIDS, noting that major progress has been made over the past decade, including a reduction in AIDS-related deaths of more than 60% since 2010. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 10th Meeting of National AIDS Programme Managers and […]
Kaieteur News Reports : The four children who were injured in Friday’s deadly crash along the Airy Hall Public Road, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, have all been discharged from the Mahaicony Public Hospital and are recovering well. Relatives confirmed to Kaieteur News on Sunday that the children, who sustained minor injuries, were discharged on Saturday. […]
Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, announced on Monday that a new national system aimed at making payments easier for the public should be ready within the next few months. The President made the announcement while speaking at the opening of Demerara Bank’s new Beterverwagting branch on the East Coast Demerara, saying he expects the system […]
The Hydrometeorological Service has advised that unstable weather conditions are expected to affect Guyana over the next six days (March 23–28, 2026), resulting in widespread rainfall with the potential for flooding and, in some cases, exacerbating existing flooding, particularly in low-lying and poorly drained areas. Current weather conditions are being influenced by strong low-level convergence, […]
A fisherman is feared dead after reportedly falling off a boat in the Corentyne River on Saturday. The missing man has been identified as 28-year-old Avinash Dookie of Number 77 Village, Corentyne, Berbice. Reports say Dookie was trying to start the boat’s engine while bent over and leaning toward the side of the vessel when […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, S.C. says the State is prepared to defend its position at the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) if Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed succeed in advancing their latest legal challenge to the extradition process. The father and son have filed documents at the CCJ seeking special […]
Businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed also the country’s Opposition Leader have moved to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) seeking special leave to appeal a recent decision that cleared the way for their extradition proceedings to continue. In an urgent application, the Mohameds are asking the CCJ to overturn Guyana’s Court of […]
Five months after the deadly explosion at the Mobil gas station, alleged mastermind Daniel Alexander Ramirez Poedemo told the court on Monday that he wishes to admit responsibility, claiming he acted alone and that others charged in the matter were not involved in the tragedy. The matter was called before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty […]
Christopher Maharaj, a 45-year-old Trinidadian man of East Indian descent, of Red Road Plantation, East Bank Demerara, and driver of Motor Lorry GAJ 8982, was charged by Inspector Jadunandan with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. He appeared before Her Worship Magistrate Wanda Fortune at the Diamond/Grove Magistrate’s Court, where the charge was read to […]
Marcus McKenzie, 22, of Second Avenue, Bartica, appeared at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Monday, March 23, 2026, before His Worship Magistrate Teriq Mohamed, where he faced traffic-related charges. McKenzie was charged with Driving a Motor Vehicle while his Breath Alcohol Level exceeded the prescribed limit, contrary to Section 39A (1) of the Motor Vehicle […]
