Guyana News Updates

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha faced intense questioning from Opposition members in the Committee of Supply on Tuesday regarding the Guyana Sugar Corporation’s (GuySuCo) mechanisation efforts and investigations into the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) as the National Assembly reviewed the 2026 budget estimates. Responding to concerns about how mechanisation would impact employment at GuySuCo, Mustapha assured […]

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd assured that Guyana remains a safe, stable, and attractive destination for investment, even amid ongoing developments in Venezuela. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Todd emphasized the government’s proactive engagement with global partners to safeguard the country and its citizens. Todd noted that President Irfaan Ali has […]

During the continued consideration of the 2026 budget estimates on Tuesday, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd faced scrutiny from Opposition MP Amanza Walton-Desir regarding budgetary priorities and spending shifts, particularly concerning the new Foreign Service Institute building. The budget allocates $138.3 million for the construction of the Foreign Service Institute, with […]

Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar addressed the National Assembly on Tuesday, defending his ministry’s budget estimates for 2026, which are heavily impacted by subsidies, particularly a $25 billion allocation to Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL). Indar highlighted that the government is absorbing increasing operational costs across essential services while maintaining a […]

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has secured $500 million for the construction of a new Amerindian Hostel, following approval from the Parliamentary Committee of Supply on Tuesday evening. Minister Sarah Browne-Shadeek announced that three potential locations for the hostel have been identified, and further public announcements will be made regarding the chosen site. During a […]

Ameer Husain, a taxi driver from Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara, pleaded guilty to the offence of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in a court appearance on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Husain appeared before His Worship Dylon Bess at the Diamond/Golden Grove Magistrate’s Court, where the charge was formally presented. Following his guilty plea, the […]

In a heartfelt Facebook post, Klassy Kitty expressed her devastation over the brutal death of her beloved cat, Peanut, allegedly at the hands of one of her tenants. The incident occurred on Monday, February 9, 2026, prompting an outpouring of grief and outrage. Klassy described the horrific scene, stating that Peanut’s face was crushed, and […]

HGP Nightly News Reports | Gabriel Harrigin, a Trinidadian national recently cleared of cybercrime allegations, was unexpectedly detained by immigration authorities and deported from Guyana on Tuesday morning. Harrigin had been instructed to report to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), but upon arrival, he was instead met by immigration officials. He was subsequently taken into […]

Big Smith News Watch Reports | A minibus driver, Travis Gordon Benjamin, is currently standing trial in the Georgetown High Court, facing charges related to the death of passenger Vanessa Bishop. Legal proceedings began under Justice Gino Persaud as the prosecution presented medical and video evidence linked to the case. During the trial, two medical […]

Big Smith News Watch Reports | The indictable charges of attempted murder and robbery under arms against 19-year-old St Lucian national Condoleezza Henry and her co-accused, Kristoff Nicholas, have been withdrawn and dismissed after a financial settlement was reached with the victim. The decision was made in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts by Acting Chief Magistrate […]

The Guyana Police Force is investigating a violent incident that occurred on Sunday, February 8, 2026, around 3:00 a.m. within the compound of the Parika Police Station, located on the East Bank of Essequibo. Preliminary inquiries reveal that a male individual had visited the police station to report an alleged assault when he was unexpectedly […]

As the government prepares to distribute a $100,000 cash grant to every adult citizen, Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat is urging recipients to remain productive and continue their work following the grant’s receipt. Speaking to miners at Puruni Landing in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) last Friday, Bharrat emphasized the importance of not becoming complacent after […]

The Office of the First Lady has received an allocation of $50 million in the 2026 national budget, with plans to raise an additional $35 million through fundraising efforts to support various initiatives throughout the year. This was announced by Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira during the Consideration of the Budget Estimates. […]

Police in Region 7 are investigating the homicide of 55-year-old gold miner John José Marciano, originally from One Mile, Wismar, Linden. The incident occurred on Saturday morning at a mining camp located at 14 Miles Issano, along the Middle Mazaruni River. According to a police statement, Marciano was found slumped on the ground at his […]

Amanza Walton-Desir, a Member of Parliament for the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), is urging the government to release the investigation report concerning the tragic helicopter crash involving the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), which resulted in the deaths of five servicemen in December 2023. Walton-Desir asserts that the government is legally bound under Annex 13 of […]

The Parliamentary Committee of Supply has approved a budget allocation of $40 million for the Office of the Commissioner of Information, with over 75% of this amount designated for the salary of Commissioner Charles Ramson Snr, a retired Court of Appeal Judge. During the deliberation of the 2026 budget estimates, Opposition Member of Parliament Ganesh […]

Minister of Governance Gail Teixeira addressed the Parliamentary Committee of Supply today, emphasizing the importance of time in changing societal norms and behaviors, particularly regarding violence in Guyana. This statement accompanied the justification for the allocation of over $900 million to the Men on Mission Programme. As budget estimates were considered, Opposition Member of Parliament […]

The ongoing extradition hearing against billionaire businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed was halted and adjourned this morning after the court was informed of the hospitalization of 73-year-old Nazar Mohamed following a medical emergency. Nazar was reportedly preparing for court when he experienced a health crisis, prompting his urgent transport to the hospital due to complaints […]

Police are actively investigating reports of suspected Trafficking in Persons (TIP) following a joint operation conducted on the night of February 7 into the early hours of February 8, 2026, at a building located on Charlotte and Albert Streets in Georgetown. The operation was executed by members of the Trafficking in Persons Unit at the […]

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a stern warning to all drone operators and the general public, emphasizing that compliance with safe and responsible drone operation is mandatory under Guyana’s laws. The irresponsible and unlawful use of drones presents significant risks to public safety, national security, and personal privacy. Drone users are reminded […]