By: Laurel V. WilliamsDate: November 29, 2025 Location: Couva, Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Reports | A 24-year-old newspaper delivery driver, Antonio Sylvester, succumbed to injuries sustained in a shooting incident two weeks prior. Sylvester passed away on November 28 at the San Fernando General Hospital (SFGH). The shooting occurred around 12:30 AM […]
In a surprising announcement via social media, President Donald J. Trump has declared the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be “closed in its entirety.” The message, addressed to airlines, pilots, drug dealers, and human traffickers, urges them to heed the warning regarding the designated airspace. Trump’s tweet, which included a call for these groups […]
The Ministry of Education has observed misleading statements circulating on social media asserting that teachers are facing restrictions on internet connectivity services in schools. We wish to categorically affirm that at no point has the Ministry—through the Management Information Systems Unit (MISU), the Regional ICT Department, or any other arm—issued any policy, directive, or guideline […]
For Immediate ReleaseU.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida See Official Statement MIAMI – A federal grand jury in Miami has returned an indictment charging two Guyanese nationals, Nazar Mohamed (72) and Azruddin Mohamed (38), with participating in a multi-year scheme to evade millions of dollars in taxes and royalties owed to the Government of […]
Dear Editor, I have read Mr. Norman Browne’s letter regarding the state of water in the Foulis area of East Coast Demerara. While I appreciate public discourse on national issues, I must emphasize that discussions should be fact-based and not aimed at misleading the public for political gain. The challenges in Foulis do not result […]
As Guyana continues to strengthen and modernize its dental care services nationwide, the Ministry of Health today commissioned two major facilities at the Cheddi Jagan Dental Centre: a brand-new Dental Simulation Lab and a Dental Digital Lab. These investments mark a historic leap forward in dental training, innovation, and public service delivery. The Dental Simulation […]
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to a letter published on November 13, 2025, by Annette Ferguson, concerning Guyana’s recent aviation achievements, specifically the impressive score of 80.12% in the 2025 ICAO Aviation Security Audit. I kindly request the publication of my response. Ferguson’s letter suggested that the APNU-AFC Government deserves credit for this […]
Kaieteur News Reports | Traffic Chief, Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Singh, has issued a sweeping directive aimed at overhauling the Traffic Department in response to pervasive misconduct, lawlessness, and unprofessional behavior among traffic ranks nationwide. This initiative, communicated through Deputy Commissioner of Police Errol Watts, addresses the growing “drift of public trust” that has resulted from […]
An early evening outing turned tragic for a couple in Linden when 53-year-old Cecil Boston, a re-migrant and resident of the area, was struck and killed by a speeding vehicle on November 16. Boston and his wife were walking along the Speightland Access Road in Mackenzie, preparing to be picked up by a taxi, when […]
Aubrey Norton, the Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), has urged the Government to release the long-awaited 2022 National Census report, emphasizing its importance for updating the country’s demographic, social, and economic baseline. During a press conference, Norton expressed concern over the government’s refusal to make the report public, stating that such actions […]
On Wednesday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali provided clarification regarding the timing of the election for a new Leader of the Opposition, stating that the process is solely dependent on the National Assembly. He emphasized that progress cannot be made until the Speaker of the House returns to the country to convene the necessary sitting. This […]
In a show of solidarity, Guyana has dispatched its second tranche of emergency relief supplies to Jamaica, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The shipment, coordinated by the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), departed on Thursday from the AFS Shipping Wharf at Friendship aboard the MV Falk and is expected to arrive in Jamaica within […]
In a significant legal development, three men were acquitted on Thursday of charges related to a robbery-murder that took place in Experiment, West Coast Berbice, in 2020. Royston “Sakie/Killa” Dowden, Ivan Lindo, and Devon McCalmon walked out of the Berbice High Court as a 12-member jury found that the State had failed to prove the […]
Authorities in Regional Division number 8 are currently investigating an incident involving the recovery of suspected cannabis during an operation in Campbelltown Village, Potaro, on Thursday. The operation targeted local traffic when police stopped a motorcycle driven by a 28-year-old vendor identified as a resident of Melanie Damishana, East Coast Demerara, and Block 22 Wismar, […]
In a significant legal ruling, 26-year-old Kevin Walton from Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice, has been sentenced to four years in prison for trafficking narcotics valued at over $9.1 million. Walton appeared before Magistrate Allan Wilson at the Mahaicony Magistrates’ Court on Friday, where he pled guilty to the charges against him. The court proceedings […]
In a significant overhaul of vehicle tint regulations, the government has introduced new standards, giving motorists until December 31, 2025, to ensure compliance. Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond announced the reforms during a live broadcast, highlighting a concerning rise in applications for tint waivers and misuse of the previous system. Walrond pointed to an […]
The Ministry of Public Works has issued a statement in response to a report from Stabroek News regarding alleged property damage at a residence in Peter’s Hall, attributed to vibrations from the newly constructed Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge. According to the Ministry, an official report regarding the damage was submitted via their WhatsApp Hotline […]
Guyana has recorded at least 449 new HIV infections in 2025, sparking concern from Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony, who described the situation as alarming, particularly given that many cases could have been prevented. Speaking at a national workplace policy forum at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Dr. Anthony emphasized the need to intensify testing […]
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The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has announced that it will move to the courts to issue summons and arrest warrants for individuals who have failed to pay their outstanding speeding tickets or have neglected to appear in court. This action follows the successful implementation of the Automated Speed Ticketing System introduced earlier this year as […]
