With one in every four new HIV infections in Guyana occurring among young people between the ages of 15 and 24, healthcare providers are sounding the alarm warning that a persistent cultural reluctance to have open conversations about sex education is putting the lives of adolescents at serious risk. Director of the Guyana Responsible Parenthood […]
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh announced Wednesday night that 23,816 additional citizens will receive their $100,000 cash grant deposited directly into their bank accounts within 24 hours, bringing the total number of recipients so far to 85,842 and the overall disbursement to $8.5 billion. Dr. Singh made the disclosure in a Facebook post, noting that […]
The Iwokrama International Centre has strongly condemned the actions of a group of passersby who were recently observed physically harassing a Giant Green Anaconda within the Iwokrama Forest, warning that such behaviour is both irresponsible and unlawful. According to the Centre, individuals were seen pulling and interfering with the animal, causing unnecessary stress and potential […]
A 28-year-old man accused of raping a pensioner during a terrifying late-night home invasion appeared before the Fort Wellington Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday and was remanded to prison. Rohan Muhammed, who was known to the 66-year-old victim having previously carried out work at her home, was not required to plead to the indictable charge. The […]
Automotive and tint application shops across the city were packed on Wednesday as Guyana’s new vehicle tint regulations officially came into full effect, with the Government making clear it expects full compliance and will not be entertaining any calls seeking special treatment. Appearing on the New Day morning show on Gomoseley Radio, Minister of Home […]
Mayor of Georgetown Alfred Mentore is drawing a firm line in the sand, vowing to take the Central Government all the way to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) if necessary, as he pushes back against what he describes as a “hostile takeover” of city assets. The Mayor’s declaration comes in response to signals from […]
Acting Fire Chief Gregory Wickham has confirmed that two fire officers are under investigation following allegations that a laptop was stolen from a house near the Quamina Guest House, which was destroyed by fire last week. Wickham disclosed the matter on Wednesday while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event, confirming that both […]
A massive fire tore through a multi-occupied building on Fifth Street, Alberttown on Tuesday night, leaving dozens of residents among them Guyanese, Cuban, Trinidadian, and Venezuelan nationals homeless after the structure was completely destroyed. Acting Fire Chief Gregory Wickham confirmed Wednesday morning that while the building was a total loss, firefighters successfully prevented the blaze […]
The Digital Identity Card Act of 2023 officially came into operation on Tuesday, March 31, following a commencement order issued by Prime Minister Mark Phillips in his capacity as the responsible minister — but the Government is assuring citizens that sensitive personal data will not be requested until full data protection mechanisms are in place. […]
Motorists who fail to comply with Guyana’s newly implemented vehicle tint regulations will face a $30,000 fine, Attorney General Anil Nandlall reminded citizens on Tuesday night, as he outlined the updated rules now in full force. Speaking to clarify the regulations made under the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act and gazetted on January 1, […]
A group of workers contracted to the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) were forced to abandon their worksite and run for their lives on Tuesday after disturbing a hive of Africanized bees in Haslington, East Coast Demerara. The frightening incident occurred on March 31, 2026, while the crew was carrying out works in the area. Video […]
The Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) has launched the contraceptive patch in Guyana, becoming the first healthcare provider in the country to make the birth control method available to local women. The patch is now available at GRPA’s clinic on Quamina Street, Georgetown. The contraceptive patch is a small, discreet transdermal patch worn directly on […]
Guyana has not yet made a decision on whether it will accept third-country deportees and refugees from the United States, but discussions remain active, US Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot has confirmed. Speaking on the SOURCES programme on Sunday, Ambassador Theriot said the US is engaged in ongoing talks with Guyana and several other countries […]
News Source Guyana Reports : Nine months after being sanctioned by the United States Government, Senior Superintendent of Police Himnauth Sawh remains on administrative leave from the Guyana Police Force as an investigation into his alleged involvement in an international drug ring continues, Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond has disclosed. Sawh was among four […]
Two employees of the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) have been dismissed after being caught fraudulently using the signature of Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond to grant tint waiver permits to themselves and at least one other individual. Minister Walrond confirmed the incident on Tuesday, stating that criminal charges will be filed against the […]
Guyana’s Digital Identity Card Act of 2023 is now fully operational, with Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips announcing that a Commencement Order has been issued bringing the legislation into effect as of March 31, 2026. The Prime Minister described the development as “a major step forward” in modernising government services and improving how citizens […]
Sixteen gold miners were brought before the courts last month on various charges under the Mining Act, as the Ministry of Natural Resources intensifies its crackdown on illegal mining operations across Guyana. The miners appeared before the Bartica and Mahdia Magistrate’s Courts corresponding to the locations where the ministry’s Corps of Wardens uncovered their operations. […]
The government is moving forward with plans to introduce an automated passenger identification system at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), using facial recognition and biometric technology to streamline the arrival process for Guyanese citizens. Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, announced the initiative on Monday at the opening of the Women in […]
A woman and two men remanded to prison earlier this month in connection with an armed robbery at a Rose Hall Town supermarket were each granted $300,000 bail during their second court appearance on Tuesday. Steve Tsoi, 21, known as “Timmy,” of Lot 19 Alness Village; Sherlon McLean, 20, a construction worker of Nursery Village; […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources has commended the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and partner regulatory agencies following the arrest, prosecution, and deportation of several Brazilian nationals caught engaging in illegal mining activities in Guyana. Four Brazilian nationals Antonio Isal Das Soura, 49; Michael De Souza Martin, 26; Clinton Martins Fernandes, 19; and Matheus Sere Martins, […]
