Guyana News Updates

President Dr. Irfaan Ali of Guyana and President Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons of Suriname are set to meet in Nickerie this Saturday to discuss key matters of mutual interest. Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud confirmed the meeting, stating that a “range of bilateral cooperation matters” will be on the agenda. Topics include the construction of the Corentyne […]

News Source Guyana Reports : In the aftermath of a devastating fire on Thursday that destroyed four buildings on James Street, Albouystown, more than 30 individuals have been left homeless and are now receiving support from the government and various organizations. The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has set up a shelter at the Six Head […]

News Source Guyana Reports : President Irfaan Ali has confirmed that the new Demerara River Bridge is on track to open for vehicular traffic before the end of September. During a visit to the worksite, President Ali noted that ongoing construction includes the approach roads to the bridge, with a roundabout being built on the […]

News Room Guyana Reports : Aubrey Norton, the former Leader of the Opposition and Presidential Candidate for the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) coalition in the 2025 elections, announced on Friday that he will not seek the presidency again. Speaking to reporters, Norton emphasized his intention to make way for “fresh blood” to take […]

Ignite News Reports : A 19-year-old resident of Cummingsburg, Neo Glen, was granted bail on Friday after being charged with possession of child pornography. Glen appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where he denied the allegation. The charge states that on September 8, 2025, Glen possessed child pornographic material […]

Authorities are investigating the murder of 38-year-old gold miner Mark Benn from Blueberry Hill, Linden, who was allegedly killed late Thursday night at Big Mara Mara Backdam along the Puruni River. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Dexter Agrian, an excavator operator from Second Avenue, Bartica, has been arrested and remains in police custody. According to […]

Hgp Nightly News Reports : Homicide detectives have taken Wayne Barker into custody following his voluntary surrender at the Ruimveldt Police Station on Friday afternoon. Barker is accused of attempting to murder social media personality Lolita Callendar, known as “Lola Doll.” Barker’s attorney, Siand Dhurjon, informed HGP Nightly News that his client was not wanted […]

Aubrey Norton, Chairman of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and representative for the party’s List in the 2025 General and Regional Elections, today announced the 12 individuals who will serve as Members of Parliament in Guyana’s 13th Parliament. At a press conference, Norton highlighted that the selections were made following extensive consultations. Prominent businessman […]

Relatives of 25-year-old Alvin Bhawani, known as ‘Pinky,’ from Soesdyke Junction, East Bank Demerara, are urgently seeking answers after he went missing in the interior nearly three months ago. Bhawani left for Mabura, Region 10, on July 13, 2025, to work at a gold mining operation. Two days later, family members received concerning news that […]

The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) will enter the next Parliament with a mix of old and new faces, having secured 12 seats in the September 1 elections. APNU leader Aubrey Norton has announced he will not serve as an MP but will remain the party’s list leader. He is expected to release the […]

News Source Guyana Reports : A massive fire on James Street, Albouystown, destroyed four buildings this afternoon, leaving several families homeless despite the efforts of the Guyana Fire Service. The fire erupted just before 3:00 PM, nearly flattening half of a block. Among those affected was 26-year-old Kelly-ann Andrews, who lost all her belongings while […]

President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Dr. Irfaan Ali, awarded the Joint Services Medal to several officers and ranks for their outstanding service during ‘Operation Plexus,’ a national security operation conducted around the 2025 General and Regional Elections. The ceremony, held on Thursday, recognized the dedication of men and women who maintained security at […]

News Room Reports : Police have arrested a 20-year-old orthopedic technician after he admitted to filming social media star and artist Lolita Callendar, known as Lola Doll, while she was receiving treatment for gunshot wounds at the Georgetown Public Hospital. According to a release from Police Headquarters, the technician was detained as part of an […]

Paul “Randell” Daby Jr. has been released on $1 million bail after being held by police for 72 hours in connection with an investigation into a shooting incident involving Lolita Callender, also known as “Lola Doll,” of Texas Square East Ruimveldt. The shooting occurred last Saturday night, with CCTV footage capturing a lone gunman on […]

The Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) has formally requested information from the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh, regarding the registration and participation of Commonwealth citizens in the upcoming 2025 General and Regional Elections. In a letter from FGM Leader Amanza Walton-Desir, the organization seeks clarity on several key points, including: […]

A body discovered along the Melanie, East Coast Demerara seawall on September 2, 2025, has been identified as 54-year-old Christopher Andrew Sergeant, an employee of the Guyana Revenue Authority. The identification was made by his wife, Rosanna Phillips, in the presence of a Detective Sergeant and Government Pathologist, Dr. Nehaul Singh, at the Memorial Gardens […]

Kaieteur News Reports : The family of 27-year-old Christopher Stephens is demanding justice following his murder at Puruni Landing on August 18. Found face down in the river with a fatal chop wound, a post-mortem confirmed he died from blunt trauma. Stephens’ mother, Natasha, and sister, Tatiana, expressed frustration over the slow police investigation, noting […]

Kaieteur News Reports : The High Court, led by Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh, has quashed a decision by Magistrate Delon Bess that dismissed three fraud charges against convicted fraudster Dave Rajeshwar Persaud. Persaud, currently serving a three-year sentence for a separate fraud case, had charges related to financial crimes and money laundering. SOCU argued […]

Kaieteur News Reports : Venezuelan Ambassador to Guyana, Carlos Amador Pérez Silva, has denied any collusion between the Venezuelan government and businessman Azruddin Mohamed or his father, Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed. At a recent event, he dismissed allegations of political coordination or preferential treatment, stating, “No. Why do you say that?” Responding to claims that the […]

News Source Guyana Reports : The newly formed WIN party is in the final stages of confirming its list of representatives for the National Assembly as it prepares for the upcoming parliamentary session. Among the candidates are former APNU+AFC Members of Parliament Tabitha Sarabo-Halley, Dawn Hastings-Williams, and Natasha Singh. These three were part of a […]