Kent Bennett appeared at the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court on Monday, March 2, 2026, before His Worship Mr. Clive Nurse, facing two counts of Driving a Motor Vehicle While Exceeding the Prescribed Breath Alcohol Limit. Bennett pleaded guilty to both counts and was sentenced as follows: First Count: Fined $200,000 or three months’ imprisonment in default. […]
On Monday, 02nd March 2026, the defendant, Louina Garraway, appeared at the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court before His Worship Mr. Clive Nurse. The charge was read to her, and she pleaded guilty. She was fined the sum of $300,000, in default four (4) months imprisonment. Additionally, her driver’s license was suspended for a period of six […]
Richard Thomas appeared at the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court on Monday, March 2, 2026, before His Worship Mr. Clive Nurse, facing charges of Driving Under the Influence (D.U.I.). Upon the reading of the charge, Thomas pleaded guilty. He was fined $200,000, with a three-month imprisonment sentence to be served if he fails to pay the fine. […]
Marel Cheong was charged with Driving Under the Influence (D.U.I.) and appeared in the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court on Monday, March 2, 2026, before His Worship Mr. Clive Nurse. After the charge was read, Cheong pleaded guilty and was fined $200,000. Should the defendant fail to pay the fine, a three-month imprisonment sentence will be imposed. […]
Errol Luciene Jr. was charged with Driving Under the Influence (D.U.I.) and appeared in court on Monday, March 2, 2026, before His Worship Mr. Clive Nurse at the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court. Upon hearing the charge, Luciene pleaded guilty and was fined $200,000. In default of payment, he faces a sentence of three months’ imprisonment. This […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, and Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, visited the home of nine-year-old Tiana DeCourt’e and ten-year-old Jaden DeCourt’e, who tragically drowned earlier today in a trench in Enterprise. During the visit, the Ministers conveyed heartfelt condolences on behalf of His Excellency, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and […]
HGP Nightly News Reports | A heartbreaking incident has occurred in the Enterprise community, where two young children have tragically drowned after reportedly swimming in a trench behind the Guyana Water Inc. pump station. The incident unfolded earlier today as the children were playing in the water. Preliminary reports indicate that the girl encountered difficulties […]
Vindhya Persaud, the Minister of Human Services and Social Security of Guyana, has responded to an alarming video depicting a school child being dragged by two officers of the Child Protection Agency. In a statement on Facebook, she announced that both officers have been suspended immediately, and the police have been called in to investigate […]
The government is taking significant steps to enhance access to clean and reliable water in remote communities, announcing the allocation of $312 million for six water supply and infrastructure projects across Regions One, Seven, Eight, Nine, and Ten. These projects are being tendered by Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) under the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) process. […]
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has reported concerning findings from the national voucher programme, which identified thousands of individuals with elevated blood sugar, cholesterol, and other risk factors for diabetes. He emphasized the increasing burden of chronic diseases in the country during a recent health launch. Dr. Anthony warned that many individuals with diabetes have […]
The main opposition party, We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), asserts that digitalizing the compliance system within the Gold Mining Industry would enhance compliance, improve declarations, and facilitate easier operations, especially for small and medium-scale miners. WIN Member of Parliament Dr. Andre Lewis referenced the recent actions of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), which […]
Aubrey Norton and his wife, Martina Seepersaud, have been convicted of money laundering and sentenced to four years in prison. The ruling was delivered by Magistrate Rushell Liverpool at the Sparendaam Magistrates Court on Friday. The charges originated in 2021, initiated by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), which found that the couple acted as […]
Osafo Grundell, also known as “Curl Up,” a 46-year-old businessman from Lot 35 Freeman Street, East La Penitence, has been arrested and charged with several offences, including the Assault of a Peace Officer and Escape from Lawful Custody. Grundell was taken into custody on February 25, 2026, and subsequently charged with the following offences: Five […]
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, has revealed that the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) will facilitate the signing of more than 3,000 Agreements of Sale in the next two months for individuals allocated lands in specific housing areas across Regions 3, 4, and 6. In a video posted by the Ministry of Housing, Croal […]
With citizens continuing to voice concerns over the rising cost of living, the opposition party, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), is calling on the government to initiate the distribution of the promised cash grants. At a press conference on Friday, MP Sherod Duncan expressed growing frustration over the government’s silence regarding the start date […]
Meguel Carlton Toney, a 37-year-old mechanic from Adventure Back Street, has been fined and ordered to complete community service after pleading guilty to possession of narcotics. Toney appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court last Friday, where he faced charges under Section 4 (1) (a) (i) of the Narcotic Drug and […]
Guyana Times Reports | Rohit Lall, 29, a labourer from Walton Hall, and Alexander Benjamin, 18, a labourer from Windsor Castle, have been remanded to prison after being jointly charged with attempted murder. The charge, which falls under Section 103 (C) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, alleges that the two men attempted to commit […]
A security officer identified as Trelon Frank was found dead this morning in Sophia, with authorities continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. Frank, a resident of ‘E’ Field Sophia in the squatting area, was discovered on a dam. The specific details leading to his death have not been disclosed, and investigators are working […]
A man identified only as ‘Mikey’ has been found dead near the Cuyuni River, prompting police to take five men into custody as investigations progress. According to a release from Police Headquarters, the alleged murder occurred sometime between Saturday, February 28, 2026, around 9:30 PM, and Sunday, March 1, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM. Preliminary […]
Joel Anthony Tamesar, a 28-year-old construction worker, tragically died after being stabbed during an altercation on Sunday evening. According to reports from Police Headquarters, Tamesar was in a shop in Lust-en-Rust when he engaged in a fight with a 38-year-old man between 7:30 PM and 7:45 PM. During the altercation, the older man allegedly armed […]
