An attempt to smuggle contraband into the Guyana Prison Service’s Lusignan Prison was thwarted Saturday morning when prison officers intercepted a visitor carrying cannabis hidden in his footwear. Timothy McGarrell, a resident of Timehri, East Bank Demerara, was arrested during a routine checkpoint search upon his arrival at the facility. Officers discovered a quantity of […]
Three men from the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), were fined for various traffic-related offences after appearing before the Charity and Anna Regina Magistrates’ Courts. Trevon Jupiter Trevon Jupiter, 27, a miner from Dunkel, was charged with refusing to provide a breath specimen for a breath alcohol test. This offence occurred on February 6 at […]
Four men from the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon–Supenaam), appeared in the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court last week facing various traffic offences under the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act. Zaphnath Williams Zaphnath Williams, 26, a construction worker from Bush Lot, was charged with driving while exceeding the legal alcohol limit. This offence allegedly occurred […]
Police in Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), are investigating a tragic accident that occurred in the Essequibo River on Sunday night around 9:30 p.m. The incident has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, identified only as George and another person, with three others sustaining injuries. The accident took place at Tuh Tuh Island Point Area […]
The trial concerning the 2020 General and Regional Elections resumed on Wednesday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, with key testimony highlighting issues related to the use of a spreadsheet and the speed of the Statements of Poll (SOPs) tabulation process. During the morning session, defense attorney Nigel Hughes challenged the qualifications of prosecution witness Bibi […]
A storage bond in Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, caught fire on Wednesday afternoon. The facility, owned by businessman Rameez Mohamed, was being rented by Chinese nationals. Mohamed reported that the fire started around 4:00 p.m., with a loud explosion heard inside the building just before smoke began to emerge. Firefighters are currently on the […]
Magistrate Wanda Fortune has dismissed a cocaine trafficking charge against Andre Gomes, known as “Zipper,” initially brought in October 2021. Gomes was arrested alongside another individual during an operation by the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) at Craig Street, Campbellville, Georgetown, where approximately 2 kilograms of cocaine were discovered. While Gomes’ co-accused had pleaded guilty and […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has reported the successful processing of at least 115 dangerous driving cases captured by traffic cameras, with offenders facing fines and, in some cases, suspension of their driver’s licenses. This initiative is part of a nationwide effort to strengthen traffic law enforcement. According to a recent police release, hundreds of […]
The extradition proceedings involving Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed were further adjourned on Wednesday after Nazar expressed ongoing health complications. Both father and son appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Judy Latchman. However, no new medical report was presented to support Nazar’s claim of continued illness. Attorney Siand Dhurjon, representing the Mohameds, informed the […]
Ken Faria, a 49-year-old Community Relations Officer from Culvert City, Central Rupununi, Region Nine, has been charged with the murder of Leon Baird. Faria appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday before Magistrate Faith McGusty, where he was remanded to prison without having to enter a plea. The case has been adjourned until March […]
A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday along the Cornelia Ida Public Road, West Coast Demerara, resulting in the death of a 64-year-old man identified as Roy Chanka. According to police reports, Chanka was riding an electric cycle when he was struck by a truck. The incident took place around 1:56 p.m. The driver of the […]
The Court of Appeal has wrapped up hearings regarding the appeals linked to the 2008 Bartica Massacre, with a ruling expected on March 11, 2026. The announcement was made by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Chambers following the conclusion of arguments in the case. The appeals were initiated by Mark Royden Williams, Dennis Williams, […]
A rice farmer in Black Bush Polder, Region Six, was the victim of a late-night burglary on Wednesday, with reports indicating that a lone intruder made off with $150,000 in cash. Nazir Khan, 53, shared that he was at home with his family around 11:15 p.m. when they heard an unusual sound coming from inside […]
U.S. Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, affirmed on Wednesday that the United States government is “100% committed” to extraditing businessman Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin. The formal extradition request, signed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio late last year, underscores the seriousness of the case. “The U.S. government does not spend tens of […]
Hgp Nightly News Reports | Gabriel Harrigin, known as “Batman,” has been remanded into custody in Trinidad and Tobago after being denied bail during a recent court appearance. The 32-year-old, residing on Bombay Street in St. James, faces serious charges, including kidnapping, false imprisonment, two counts of rape, grievous sexual assault, and assault by beating. […]
Timothy McGarrell, a 24-year-old laborer from the Timehri Squatting Area in East Bank Demerara, has been sentenced for the crime of introducing narcotics into a correctional facility. This offence, which violates Section 7(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, occurred on February 17, 2026, at the Lusignan Prison. McGarrell appeared in the […]
On February 17, 2026, an operation by police in Regional Division #6 led to the arrest of a 24-year-old laborer from Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje Berbice. The action was taken between 2:30 a.m. and 2:55 a.m. following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media. The footage shows a traffic officer being assaulted […]
On Tuesday, YouTube encountered a significant outage, impacting a large number of users across the platform. As reported by Downdetector.com, over 390,000 individuals had experienced issues with the site by 5:24 p.m. PT. The majority of complaints pertained to difficulties using the YouTube application. In addition, YouTube TV users also reported challenges, with more than […]
Ignite News Reports | The family of 21-year-old Jagdeo Bhimsingh, an overseas-based Guyanese from Number 63 Village, Corentyne, is calling for justice after his tragic death in a road accident on Monday along the Number 64 Public Road. According to police reports, the collision involved Bhimsingh’s motorcycle and a car driven by a 60-year-old resident […]
Digital wallet services are on the horizon for Guyana, as two banks are poised to introduce modern electronic payment systems following approval from the Bank of Guyana. This significant development was announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali during the opening ceremony of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2026. President Ali emphasized the […]
