Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde, representing the Mohamed family, spoke to the media following the Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh’s refusal to grant a stay in their ongoing extradition case. “We are disappointed that the Chief Justice did not find that a stay was warranted in the circumstances of this case,” Forde stated. He emphasized their […]
The opposition party, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), has demanded the resignation of Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, amidst escalating concerns regarding her accumulation of wealth and the purchase of high-priced properties both domestically and abroad. Azruddin Mohamed, leader of the WIN Party, has been vocal in highlighting various issues related […]
Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh has denied a request for a stay in the extradition proceedings involving United States-indicted businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed. The father and son duo sought to block their extradition to the U.S. to face charges of money laundering, tax evasion, wire fraud, and other offenses in a Miami court. The […]
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Following the recent U.S. military action to execute a regime change operation in Venezuela, the Alliance For Change (AFC) has issued a call for vigilance among the Guyanese populace. In a statement, the party emphasized the need for preparedness in light of the geopolitical changes unfolding in the region. The AFC stressed that there is […]
Local resident Tasha Chetram is seeking public assistance in finding her sister, Sharda Cyril, who has been missing since Thursday, January 1, 2026. According to Tasha, Sharda left their home around 6:30 PM and has not been seen since. She was last spotted wearing a pink top and green pants. Tasha urges anyone with information […]
A 27-year-old Venezuelan national, Isaias Rojas, was tragically killed this morning after being pinned down by the motor lorry he was traveling in, which toppled on the Queenstown Access Road around 10:46 hours. At the time of the accident, Rojas was in the tray of Motor Lorry GAJ 7403, alongside another Venezuelan national, the driver, […]
An 18-year-old male, Trevon Williams, has been remanded to prison following his arrest for the murder of 25-year-old Nicholas Fredericks during an altercation last week. The incident occurred at approximately 02:30 hours on Monday, December 29, 2025, in Caumeru, Wakapoa Village, situated along the Lower Pomeroon River. Both men were known to each other and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEGEORGETOWN, GUYANAJanuary 4, 2026 The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning (MOLMP) has acknowledged the reports circulating on social media concerning a fire at a building previously associated with the Ministry on Princess Elizabeth Road in New Amsterdam, Berbice. This incident is most unfortunate, and we are relieved to report that no injuries […]
Police in Regional Division #5 have arrested two males following the discovery of a significant quantity of marijuana along the West Coast Berbice public road. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 3, 2026, around 15:45 hrs during a mobile patrol along Naarstigheid Public Road. Police officers stopped a motorcycle heading towards Georgetown, which had two […]
A three-storey building owned by the Ministry of Labour was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday evening. The cause of the blaze remains unknown. Firefighters from the New Amsterdam Fire Service responded swiftly to the scene; however, by the time they arrived, the building was already fully engulfed in flames. Fortunately, no adjoining buildings were […]
President Irfaan Ali took to Facebook to express the government’s stance on recent developments in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by the United States. In his post, President Ali emphasized the importance of stability, adherence to the law, and democratic transitions for both Venezuela and the wider Americas. He reaffirmed Guyana’s support for […]
A quantity of gold was confiscated during coordinated enforcement operations in central Georgetown on January 3, targeting illegal mining and the unauthorized trade of precious metals. The operation involved collaboration among the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission, the ministry’s Compliance Unit, and the Guyana Police Force. Authorities processed several undocumented […]
In a Statement VPAC Wrote | History teaches us a hard lesson: power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. What is unfolding in Venezuela serves as a critical warning to small, oil-producing nations like Guyana. As corruption weakens a country from within, it becomes vulnerable to external pressures and manipulation, making it susceptible to decisions […]
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is scheduled to make an initial appearance in federal court in Manhattan on Monday, following his capture by U.S. armed forces in Caracas on Saturday. This high-profile operation, which has been dubbed Operation Absolute Resolve, was the culmination of months of planning and was approved by President Donald Trump just four […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has publicly rebuffed Azruddin Mohamed’s latest assertions of political victimization by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), stating that Mohamed is “incapable of appreciating reality.” This statement comes in response to Mohamed’s portrayal of himself as a victim rather than acknowledging the repercussions of U.S. sanctions imposed on him and his family. […]
Edward McCollin, a 47-year-old Chief Security Officer from South Vryheid’s Lust, was granted bail in the amount of $400,000 on Friday after facing charges related to the possession of a firearm and ammunition without a license. These offenses are in violation of Section 16(2)(a) of the Firearms Act, Chapter 16:05. McCollin, also known as “Butler,” […]
In a dramatic statement following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas, President Donald Trump declared that the United States will assume control of Venezuela until a “proper transition” can occur. The president made this announcement during an ongoing press conference in Florida. “We’re going to run the country,” Trump […]
Lawrence Joseph, a 38-year-old businessman known as “Tuggy,” was arrested on January 1, 2026, after being found in possession of a .40 Smith & Wesson pistol along with one live round of matching ammunition. Following the discovery, he was charged with two offenses: possession of a firearm without a license and possession of ammunition without […]
Winston Munroe, a 26-year-old mason from South Better Hope, was arrested on December 31, 2025, in connection with an armed robbery incident. The police took him into custody following allegations that he robbed a 32-year-old male construction worker in Vryheid’s Lust. Munroe faced charges in the Sparendaam Magistrates’ Court on January 2, 2026, under Section […]
