After two weeks of hearings, the trial concerning the March 2020 General and Regional Elections was adjourned on Friday, with a schedule of dates fixed to carry proceedings through June 2026. The matter is before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and is being managed under structured case-management guidelines. Friday’s sitting […]
Minister of Housing Collin Croal has confirmed that contractors responsible for infrastructure works in sections of Blocks 1 and 7 of the Diamond Housing Scheme have been terminated for under performance. The affected areas include lots 493–677 in Block One — which comprises 1,018 lots in total — and lots 31–220 in Block Seven, which […]
Camex Restaurants Inc. today celebrated its 20th anniversary in Guyana with the grand opening of a transformed and expanded location in New Amsterdam — the first facility in Berbice to house the company’s three flagship brands, Church’s Chicken, Mario’s Pizza and Dairy Queen, under one roof. The launch, which ushers in a year-long national anniversary […]
The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, led by billionaire businessman Azruddin Mohamed who is under U.S. sanctions, has retained a U.S.-based lobbying firm to cultivate relationships with U.S. legislators and private-sector actors, according to filings with the U.S. Department of Justice. The filing names LGS, a Wyoming lobbying firm headed by a former aide […]
Residents of Annandale North on the East Coast Demerara are set to see their community fully illuminated within the next two weeks. This development is part of the government’s ambitious plan to rollout 100,000 street lights across the country, aimed at enhancing community safety and security. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, made the […]
Michael Miguel, a 20-year-old male of Amerindian descent from Left Bank Tabatinga, Lethem, Central Rupununi, appeared at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, before His Worship Magistrate Mr. Omandatt Chandan. He faced charges related to offences committed on February 24, 2026, on Tabatinga Public Road. Miguel pleaded guilty to a total of […]
Rushana Hopkinson, a 28-year-old data entry clerk from Lot 77 Section C, Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on February 22, 2026, by Corporal 22954 Kendall of the Turkeyen Police Station. She has been charged with Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, in violation of Section 35(1) of the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act, […]
Rayon Benn, a 33-year-old construction worker from Bushlot, Essequibo Coast, has been charged with the offense of Dangerous Driving, in contravention of Section 36 (1) of the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02. The charge arises from an incident involving 82-year-old Terrence Williams, a pensioner residing at Lot 38 Suddie Housing Scheme, Essequibo […]
Mark Grant, a 30-year-old laborer of Lot 502 Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, has been charged with several offenses regarding his conduct while driving. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Saturday, February 7, 2026, on Mainstay Public Road. The charges against Grant include: Driving Whilst Breath Alcohol Level Exceeded the Prescribed Limit, […]
In a recent Facebook post, Hon. Deodat Indar MP addressed concerns from PNC member Ganesh Mahipaul regarding the Wakenaam Solar PV Hybrid System, outlining key facts about the project and its current status. Indar clarified that the Wakenaam Solar PV Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) was not funded by the Government of Guyana. […]
Patients, healthcare workers, and visitors to the Diamond Regional Hospital on the East Bank of Demerara can soon look forward to safer and easier access, as the Ministry of Housing and the Central Housing and Planning Authority advance construction of new parking facilities aimed at reducing congestion and improving traffic flow in the area. “The […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security shared a heartwarming moment on Facebook, showcasing Minister Vindhya Persaud’s special visit to Ms. Eileen Walrond just days before her remarkable 100th birthday, celebrated this Saturday. During her visit to Granny Eileen’s home in South Ruimveldt, the two enjoyed a delightful afternoon filled with laughter and stories. […]
I News Guyana Reports. A patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) tragically lost his life this afternoon after jumping from the second-floor male surgical ward. Details surrounding the incident remain scarce as authorities continue to investigate. This incident follows another tragic event last month, when 22-year-old Marissa Eastman, a pregnant woman, died after […]
President Irfaan Ali of Guyana is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on March 7 in Miami to discuss crucial issues related to regional security and other challenges facing the Caribbean. The announcement was made by President Ali following a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the 50th regular meeting […]
In a heated exchange during the ongoing extradition case involving the Mohamed family, Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman was petitioned to bar Prosecuting Attorney Glen Hanoman from further participation in the proceedings following accusations that he labeled the Mohameds as the “biggest criminals.” The incident occurred this morning as Defense Attorney Siand Dhurjon cross-examined Sharon Roopchand, […]
A 69-year-old shop owner from Rose Hall, Berbice, is grappling with trauma following a recent robbery carried out by three armed, masked men. Shanie Ramsingh, the proprietor of Shanie’s Grocery and Off-Licence Liquor Store, located at lot 75 Reef Section, recounted her harrowing experience to reporters. The incident occurred around 9:00 PM on Monday while […]
Henrick Serrao, a 39-year-old resident of Cummings Lodge, tragically lost his life on Friday morning following a motorcycle accident on Dennis Street, Sophia, Georgetown. According to police reports, the incident occurred around 3:00 AM, near the Juvenile Holding Centre. The accident involved a motor vehicle, PLL 6764, driven by a 22-year-old male from ‘B’ Field, […]
The Guyana Police Force has announced that it is taking action on all relevant offences in the case of a 15-year-old girl who was critically injured by a 28-year-old man. This incident has sparked significant public outrage and concern. The attack occurred on Tuesday evening in Heatburn Village, East Bank Berbice, where the teenager was […]
All citizens can now benefit from enhanced eye care services through the Ministry of Health’s expanded healthcare voucher programme, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 67 private healthcare providers on Thursday. This significant expansion removes previous age restrictions, which limited services to individuals aged 18 and younger, as well as those […]
Questions regarding the handling of extradition requests took center stage during Thursday’s hearing involving U.S.-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sharon Roopchand-Edwards, returned to the stand for further cross-examination by defense attorney Siand Dhurjon. The day primarily focused on the procedures […]
