Guyana-born Dr. Ian Roberts, the former Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) in Iowa, was sentenced Monday to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to immigration and weapons charges. Roberts, who represented Guyana at the 2000 Olympics before building a career in education in the United States, was arrested in September 2024 […]
The Opposition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has sharply criticized the government’s handling of the national $100,000 cash grant initiative, claiming that thousands of pensioners, persons with disabilities, and Hinterland residents remain without their promised funds. APNU Member of Parliament Juretha Fernandes is calling for an immediate overhaul of the distribution process, describing the […]
Just seven schools across Guyana have been temporarily closed due to weather-related challenges, the Ministry of Education announced Monday, following nationwide assessments carried out over the weekend amid heavy rainfall. In a public statement, the Ministry said Education Officers visited more than 75 percent of schools nationwide on Sunday, May 31, to evaluate conditions and […]
Commuters who are overcharged by minibus operators or encounter buses without displayed fare structures are being urged to report the matter to the nearest police station — and they do not need to travel to Georgetown to do so. The reminder came from Inspector Andre Forde during a recent episode of the Road Safety and […]
The search for a young couple swept away by strong currents while swimming at Unity Beach, East Coast Demerara, entered a new phase Monday as police and military personnel intensified efforts to locate them. The missing have been identified as Lyodisa Waldron, called “Loyda,” 20, and her fiancé Andri Francis, called “Bobby,” 31, both residents […]
A tragic road accident on the Epsom Public Road, Corentyne Berbice, claimed the life of a 29-year-old man late Sunday night. The deceased has been identified as Samuel Campbell of Lot 28 Fourth Street, Manchester Village, Corentyne Berbice. According to reports, at around 22:20hrs, Campbell was driving motorcar PAP 1332 at an allegedly excessive speed […]
Police are investigating an alleged murder that claimed the life of a 23-year-old labourer following a violent altercation at Lovers Lane, Amelia’s Ward, Mackenzie, Linden, on Sunday evening. The deceased has been identified as Tafawa Alexander of Scheme Hill, Wismar, who succumbed to multiple stab wounds inflicted during the incident, which occurred at approximately 18:07hrs. […]
Police in Regional Division number 4 ‘C’ are investigating an incident in which two persons disappeared after being dragged under by strong currents while swimming at Unity Beach, East Coast Demerara, on Sunday afternoon. The missing have been identified as Lyodisa Waldron, called “Loyda,” 20, a sales girl of Victoria Village, East Coast Demerara, and […]
A desperate appeal has been launched to raise funds for emergency medical treatment for a young child who sustained severe burns while sleeping. Little Liana suffered devastating burns while sleeping in her bed. She was rushed to the Linden Health Center before being quickly transferred to Georgetown Public Hospital, where she is currently being managed […]
The Guyana Police Force has issued wanted bulletins for three men in connection with last week’s discovery of 10 high-powered AK-47 rifles in the Corentyne, Berbice area. The three wanted men have been identified as 33-year-old Antonio Alonzo Lawrie aka “Lanzo” of Farm Village, East Bank Demerara and Crabwood Creek, Corentyne; 32-year-old Ryan Singh aka […]
Police are investigating a fatal mining incident which claimed the life of 25-year-old miner Ryan Roberts at Chi Chi Backdam, Upper Mazaruni River, on Tuesday afternoon. Roberts, of Kwaimatta Village, North Rupununi, Region Nine, was reportedly working in a mining pit with several other workers at around 14:45 hours when a water hose burst. According […]
The government has advanced its efforts to support eligible persons who need assistance to register for the $100,000 cash grant. Shut-ins, pensioners, persons living with disabilities and other beneficiaries can access assistance by visiting https://cashgrant.gov.gy/ and selecting the “Get Help” option. Applicants will then be required to provide their first name, last name, telephone number […]
Minister of Education Sonia Parag has condemned alleged acts of abuse against students at the David Rose Special Education Needs School in Georgetown after a video circulated publicly appearing to show such incidents. “No child should ever be subjected to such treatment, particularly within a school environment entrusted with their care, development and protection,” Minister […]
A 33-year-old taxi driver of Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara, was on Thursday remanded to prison after being charged in connection with the discovery of ten AK-47 rifles in Berbice. Stephen Rajah appeared before the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court where a possession of firearm charge was read to him. He was not required to plead […]
News Room Guyana Reports : A 29-year-old woman died late Sunday night after the car she was travelling in crashed into a parked lorry along the Sarah Johanna Access Road, East Bank Demerara. Dead is Lisa Blackman of Turkeyen, Georgetown. According to Police Headquarters, the fatal accident occurred at about 22:40 hours and involved motor […]
A 19-year-old construction worker and two others, including a 17-year-old, have been arrested and are being questioned over the murder of Providence, East Bank Demerara resident, Mohammed Shaheed aka “Fizal” and “Artist”. Shaheed was 69 years old. In a statement this morning, the Police said it is suspected that the elderly man was murdered sometime […]
Police investigators in Region 9 are probing an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday in Lethem at a business place. One of the suspects in the robbery has since been discovered dead with gunshot wounds, while another suspect has been taken into custody. A police report stated that it was just around 2 pm on […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali confirmed that the first set of disbursements from the new Guyana Development Bank will be made soon, as the government plans to table the necessary legislation at the next sitting of the National Assembly. At a press conference on Friday, President Ali told reporters that the technical work needed for the […]
Police in Regional Division 6 are investigating the discovery of ten AK-47 rifles which were found on Friday during an operation conducted along No. 11 Village Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice. During the operation, ranks were conducting a stop-and-search exercise along the Berbice River Bridge Access Road between 01:00 hours and 04:30 hours, when a black […]
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death on Wednesday evening at the Route 40 mini-bus park at the Stabroek Square, and the suspect is also 17-years-old. In a statement this morning, the Guyana Police Force identified the dead young man as Keroy Profit of Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara. According to a Police statement, Profit […]
