Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo is optimistic that the Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) will secure significantly more votes from Indigenous communities in the upcoming September 1, 2025, elections. Speaking at his weekly press conference, Jagdeo expressed confidence that support from Amerindians, Indo-Guyanese, mixed communities, and Afro-Guyanese will lead to a larger majority than in 2020. […]
Terbhawan Ramjit, a 38-year-old contractor from Bath, West Coast Berbice, was granted $250,000 bail after appearing before Magistrate Annette Singh at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. He faces charges of obtaining money by false pretence. Ramjit pleaded not guilty to allegations that he defrauded Nalini Ramcharan of $1.3 million between June 1 and July 31, 2025, […]
Aubrey Norton, presidential candidate and leader of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), has issued a stark warning to the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government regarding the upcoming elections, which he calls the most consequential in Guyana’s history. Speaking at a campaign rally in Vreed-en-Hoop on August 16, 2025, Norton stated that any […]
On August 16, 2025, the Guyana Elections Commission announced that 10,481 ballots have been prepared for the Disciplined Forces to vote on August 22, 2025. Deputy Chief Elections Officer Aneal Giddings shared this news during a media training session for the upcoming general and regional elections. The Disciplined Forces, which include the Guyana Defence Force, […]
The Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, congratulates Captain Jermis Batson on completing the Logistics Staff Officer Course at the PLA Joint Logistics Support Force University in Chongqing, China. Conducted from September 1, 2024, to July 8, 2025, this comprehensive program gathered military professionals from 48 nations, focusing on operational logistics and international cooperation. […]
In a recent operation, anti-crime patrol officers from Regional Police Division #3 conducted a successful “Cordon and Search Exercise” at an unattended chicken farm located at Parika Facade, East Bank Demerara. The operation took place on Friday, during which police discovered a total of 684.8 grams of suspected cannabis (marijuana). The search was carried out […]
Police are investigating a tragic accident that occurred on August 15, 2025, around 23:30 hours on the Rupert Craig Highway, near the Russian Embassy, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. The accident involved motor car number PXX 8048, owned and driven by 26-year-old Christopher McPherson. Preliminary inquiries indicate that McPherson was traveling east in […]
Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the attempted murder of Raagendra Sooragpaul and his father, Sookedeo Sooragpaul, at their home in Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast. The incident occurred on March 14, 2025, during the Phagwah holiday. On that day, Raagendra returned home around 13:20 hours and was sitting under the house with his […]
I News Guyana Reports : A serious accident on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway has resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The crash occurred in the early hours of today when the car they were traveling in collided with a parked truck. The deceased have been identified as Shelly Joseph, Keiron Wells, and seven-year-old Meranzo Campbell, […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has expressed serious concerns regarding the systemic failures in talent development and management within West Indies cricket. Speaking on the British podcast The Rest Is Politics, Ali, who is also the Chairman of the CARICOM Sub-Committee on cricket, stated that the regional system has “failed” the sport. His remarks follow a […]
Three individuals, including a woman, appeared in the Leonora Magistrate’s Court on August 15, 2025, facing cocaine trafficking charges. The accused are Joel Leander, Satrohan Hardowar, and Lorna Scott-Williams. Leander admitted to possessing 5.442 kilograms of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and was sentenced to five years in prison, along with a fine of […]
Three individuals were granted bail of $1.5 million each at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on August 15, 2025, following charges of simple larceny. The accused are 47-year-old Colin McClennon, 34-year-old Rayon Vanlonge, and 21-year-old Rocklon Lashley, who are alleged to have stolen significant equipment valued at over G$200 million. The charges state that on December […]
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is re-evaluating its decision to permit voters to carry cell phones into polling booths for the upcoming September 1 General and Regional Elections. This announcement was made by opposition-nominated commissioner Vincent Alexander during an interview with Kaieteur News. Initially, GECOM decided to allow phones in polling booths, supported by Chairperson […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that Guyana is positioning itself to become a “mass manufacturing and industrial base” to meet both domestic and international demand. Speaking at the Building Expo 2025, he emphasized the need for foreign investors to shift focus from retail to production. Ali encouraged international exhibitors to partner with local businesses and […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced plans to construct at least 30,000 new houses over the next five years, delivering 16 homes daily if the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) is re-elected on September 1, 2025. Each house is estimated to cost $15 million, totaling an investment of $450 billion and creating approximately 150,000 jobs. During […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that 4,600 students have already registered for Guyana’s new digital school, which aims to serve learners across the Caribbean. Speaking at the opening of the International Building Expo 2025, he emphasized that the school will foster regional integration and networking among students. The digital school initiative is part of a […]
On August 15, 2025, the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) launched its manifesto for the upcoming General and Regional Elections, pledging to eliminate all forms of poverty. Presidential Candidate Aubrey Norton described the manifesto as a “Compact with the People,” prioritizing the well-being of citizens. Key promises include: In the first 100 days, APNU […]
Aubrey Norton, the presidential candidate for APNU, endorsed Dexter Todd’s comments attributing the coalition’s tax hikes and unmet promises during its 2015-2020 term to the private sector’s actions. Speaking at a recent APNU meeting, Todd claimed that the private sector had shut down economic activities, making it difficult for the APNU+AFC government to succeed. Todd […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that Guyana is in the final stages of developing a comprehensive human capital strategy to address the country’s labour shortages, particularly in healthcare. Speaking on the podcast The Rest Is Politics, he emphasized the strategy’s connection to migration and the specific skills needed for the future. The President highlighted the […]
Queen’s College student Jayden Adrian emerged as Guyana’s top performer in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams, achieving 21 Grade Ones and 6 Grade Twos. He expressed fulfillment from his hard work, aiming for a scholarship in Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics by writing 27 subjects. This year, 12,685 students sat for the exams, with […]
