On Monday, March 2, 2026, and Wednesday, March 4, 2026, between 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM, a warrant drive was conducted within the Georgetown District led by Inspector R. Trotz, Inspector N. Persaud, Corporal 25275 Charran, and Lance Corporal 25270 Brummell. During this operation, two warrants were executed, resulting in total fines amounting to Sixty-five […]
Edelson Leonard, a 23-year-old Guyanese male of mixed ancestry from Karasabai Village, South Pakaraima, appeared before His Worship Magistrate Mr. Omandatt Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court. He faced charges related to offenses committed on Saturday, February 28, 2026, on Airport Road, Lethem. Leonard, the driver of a red and black motorcycle lacking identification marks, […]
Aron Edwin, a 22-year-old Guyanese Amerindian from Parikwarnau Village, South Central Rupununi, appeared before His Worship Magistrate Mr. Omandatt Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court. He faced charges related to offenses committed on Saturday, February 28, 2026, on Airport Road, Lethem. Edwin, the driver of a black motorcycle lacking identification marks, pleaded guilty to several […]
In a widely publicized video on Facebook, Leader of the Opposition Azruddin Mohamed is seen and heard chastising “questionable persons, lesbians, and bisexuals coming into the masjid to pray,” lamenting that “our leaders are not speaking out” against this. The Guyana Standard reported on this in an article titled “Mohamed warns about division, infiltration of […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, has confirmed the establishment of a tribunal to investigate the actions of two Child Care and Protection Agency (CPA) officers seen in a video dragging a schoolgirl. The officers have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. “A tribunal has been […]
High Court proceedings filed by Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, seeking to reinstate their cambio license were dismissed on Thursday by Justice Damone Younge. The Mohamed family, through their lawyer Darren Wade, applied for a judicial review of the Bank of Guyana’s decision to revoke their cambio license for the business, Confidential Cambio. […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is warning the public, particularly those in the business community, to exercise caution in light of an emerging online extortion scheme. Reports indicate that individuals and businesses are receiving emails from purported investigative reporters claiming to uncover drug trafficking networks operating within Guyana. According to the GPF, these emails often […]
The Department of Education, Region 10, wishes to express its deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Mr. Horold Coachman and Ms. Brenda Coachman of Great Falls, Demerara River, on the tragic passing of their beloved daughter, Rosita Coachman, age 16. Rosita was a Grade 10 student at Linden Foundation Secondary School, where she was a […]
A jury at the Demerara High Court has convicted Bryan “Big Foot” Leitch of murder in the killing of hotel proprietor Joseph Jagdeo, marking a significant development in a case that has spanned over a decade. Leitch was previously found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 33 years in prison. However, the Court of Appeal […]
Osafi Johnson, 32, and Randy Tafari, 25, from Ruimveldt, have pleaded guilty to the fatal attack that led to the death of 29-year-old Nicholas Layne, also known as “Daddy.” The men appeared before Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh at the Demerara High Court to formally accept responsibility for the crime, which occurred four years ago. […]
The mother of a 15-year-old girl, Tiana Chapman, who was brutally stabbed around 25 times, is urging for increased security at the New Amsterdam Hospital. Tiana remains hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and her mother fears for her daughter’s safety as the 28-year-old suspect in the attack remains at large. The incident occurred […]
News Room Reports | A tragic car crash early Thursday morning resulted in the deaths of Kenneth Johnson and his 15-year-old daughter, Kelly Johnson. The accident occurred around 1:50 AM at the Mandela Roundabout when Kenneth, who was driving motor car PAL 2882, lost control of the vehicle. Preliminary investigations reveal that Kenneth was traveling […]
Sheina Douglas, the mother of a 15-year-old schoolgirl who was dragged through the Stabroek Market Square bus park by Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) officers, has vowed to seek justice and bring charges against the officers involved. “My daughter is not a floor cloth, she is not a dog; she is a human with rights […]
A man and an unidentified woman lost their lives early Thursday morning following a car crash at the Mandela Roundabout. The deceased have been identified as Kenneth Johnson, from ‘A’ Field, Liliendaal, Sophia, who was driving the vehicle, motor car PAL 2882, and the unidentified woman who was seated in the front passenger seat. The […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the promotion of 101 officers within the Guyana Prison Service (GPS), marking the most comprehensive advancement exercise in recent years. This initiative underscores the Government’s commitment to enhancing correctional leadership and institutional stability. In a press release, the Ministry outlined that these promotions cover various levels, including supervisory, […]
The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) has expressed profound sadness at the passing of Monica Thomas, who died on Wednesday, March 4th. Monica served as the Manager of the PNCR Georgetown District Office and was also the Chairperson of the Werk-en-Rust PNCR group, as well as an Executive member of the National Congress of Women […]
HGP Nightly News Reports | Jennifer Ally was taken into police custody on Wednesday night following an incident in which she allegedly refused to submit to a breathalyzer test during a traffic stop along Agriculture Road in Triumph. According to police reports, the incident occurred around 10:00 PM on March 4, 2026. Ally, a 32-year-old […]
Ganesh Mahipaul, a Member of Parliament representing the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), is urging Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir to convene the Committee of Selection to appoint critical parliamentary committees. Mahipaul emphasized that the ongoing delays are an assault on parliamentary democracy. In a public statement, MP Mahipaul pointed out that […]
A 23-year-old laborer from Bounty Hall, Chakall Sugrim, has been charged with attempting to commit a felony against 65-year-old businessman Ramkumar, also known as Prince. The case was brought before the Charity Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir presided. The charge, which falls under Section 36 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter […]
In response to the recent tragic deaths of a 70-year-old man and a 22-year-old pregnant woman who jumped from their wards, the Georgetown Public Hospital is taking immediate steps to enhance patient safety. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony announced these measures as part of a commitment to prevent similar incidents in the future. The incidents […]
