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 […]
Don Wright, also called “Danny,” a 44-year-old businessman of Tabatinga, Lethem, Central Rupununi, has been charged in connection with an alleged larceny of horse offence. Wright was charged under Section 176 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. On Friday, March 20, 2026, Wright appeared before His Worship Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem […]
Twelve-year-old Marlon Jupiter, who had been battling an aggressive form of blood cancer for more than a year, has died after his family was unable to raise the funds needed for a life-saving bone marrow transplant overseas. His sister, Lashana Jupiter, confirmed the death in a Facebook post, writing: “With a heavy heart I must […]
Disney has confirmed that two major Disney and Pixar franchises are set to return with new theatrical sequels in the coming years. According to information released during Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro’s first shareholder meeting, both Lilo & Stitch 2—a live-action adaptation of the concept—and Incredibles 3, the original animated follow-up, are currently in active development. […]
A century of life has brought James Gladwin Samuels an abundance of memories and unforgettable experiences, as he celebrated his 100th birthday today. Yesterday, Samuels marked the milestone with family, friends and community leaders at his home at Lot 25, McDoom. A World War II veteran, he served as a signaller in the Royal Corps […]
NCN Guyana Reports : A second fatal accident in Mahaicony has claimed the life of a man, occurring just twenty-four hours after a previous crash in the area left two people dead. The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Imran Assad of Good Faith, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara. Reports say that at around 8:30 p.m. […]
Kaieteur News Reports : Fifteen-year-old Tiana Chapman, who was stabbed more than 25 times by the father of her child, says she is relieved that her attacker has been apprehended and is in police custody, but is now calling on authorities to “hasten” the delivery of justice. In her first interview since the assault, Chapman, […]
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has seized a significant quantity of cannabis and cocaine following an operation at the Transport Wharf on Water Street, Kingston, Georgetown. On Friday, March 20, 2026, CANU ranks acted on information received and intercepted a suspect carrying two cardboard boxes. During a search of the boxes, officers reportedly found thirteen […]
NCN Reoports : Two people died and four others were injured in a crash at Airy Hall, Mahaicony, Region Five, this evening. One of the victims has been identified as 33-year-old Serochanie Kehmraj of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo. The taxi driver who also died has not yet been identified. Police said six occupants were in […]
NCN Reports : A taxi driver and a female passenger were killed on Friday night in a crash at Airy Hall, Mahaicony, Region Five. Police are currently on the scene processing the accident, which occurred sometime around 7:30 p.m. Information reaching NCN News indicates that the victims were travelling to Berbice when the fatal accident […]
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘B’ are investigating an alleged Robbery Under Arms that occurred on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at about 19:55 hrs at Providence Public Road near the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, East Bank Demerara. The incident involved two Chinese nationals from Eccles, East Bank Demerara, who were reportedly walking north along […]
Shemroy Robertson, also known as “Minutes,” who was arrested in January 2016 with 1.156 kilograms of cocaine pellets, was on Thursday sentenced to six years’ imprisonment and fined $1.734 million following a trial in the High Court. The case was heard before Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif. Robertson, 42, was arraigned on the offence of possession of […]
The Opposition APNU/PNCR has raised concerns over a reported spike in troubling incidents affecting schools across Guyana, calling on the Government to respond more effectively to bullying, violence and alleged abuse. At a press conference today, APNU Member of Parliament Dexter Todd said bullying must be addressed directly rather than reactively. He pointed to an […]
Police in Regional Division #3 have launched an investigation into a fatal accident that claimed the life of a one-year-old child on Thursday morning at Canal No. 1, West Bank Demerara. The deceased has been identified as Talesh Bhudram, who lived at the residence where the incident occurred. Preliminary reports indicate that the accident took […]
Chuck Norris, the martial artist, actor and cultural icon known for his roles in action films and the long‑running television series Walker, has died, his family announced. The family said he passed away yesterday morning, surrounded by loved ones and at peace. They asked that the circumstances of his death be kept private. Norris rose […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports : Two individuals were reported to have collapsed and died at separate restaurant locations in Georgetown on Friday morning, prompting emergency responses in two areas of the city. In the first incident, a man identified as Matthew Gordon Meany, a U.S. national, reportedly suffered a seizure and collapsed inside the […]
The Customs Anti‑Narcotics Unit (CANU) has seized 222 THC‑infused beverages hidden inside cargo shipments at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), authorities confirmed today. The products were designed to resemble ordinary soft drinks, raising concerns that they could be mistakenly consumed by unsuspecting members of the public, particularly young people. CANU warned that cannabis and all […]
