Guyana News Updates

News Room Reports : Chief Elections Officer Vishnu Persaud announced on Monday that, barring any major delays or requests for recounts, the results of the September 1 general and regional elections should be available by the night of September 2, with an official declaration expected the following day. During a media briefing at the conclusion […]

In a heartfelt announcement on Facebook, Shazaam Ally expressed his deep honor at being selected as a candidate for the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) in the upcoming 2025 General and Regional Elections. Ally emphasized the significance of this moment, particularly as Guyana is recognized as the world’s fastest-growing economy. “This is a critical moment in […]

The United Workers Party (UWP) announced via Facebook that it has officially joined forces with the Alliance for Change (AFC) to contest the General and Regional Elections scheduled for September 1, 2025. This strategic alliance aims to combine resources and support in order to present a united front in the upcoming electoral battle. The UWP […]

The Guyana Police Force is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a deceased man who succumbed to injuries sustained in a fatal incident on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The incident occurred between 4:30 a.m. and 4:45 a.m. along the eastern carriageway of the Berbice River Bridge Road, near Palmyra Village, East Coast Berbice. […]

Adam Downes, a 31-year-old mason from Craig Old Road, was arrested on July 10, 2025, by a police officer from the Ruimveldt Police Station. He has since been charged with Break-and-Enter-and-Larceny, an offense in violation of Section 229(a) of the Criminal Law Offence(s) Act, Chapter 8:01. Downes appeared in the Diamond/Golden Grove Magistrate Court before […]

Former Mayor of Georgetown, Pt. Ubraj Narine, expressed serious concerns regarding perceived political bias within the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) in a statement shared via Facebook on July 12, 2025. Narine noted his dismay at the involvement of two Reserve Officers, Dr. Mahendra Carpen and Dr. Erica Forte, who have participated openly in the political […]

Kaieteur News Reports : Presidential hopeful Azruddin Mohamed addressed a gathering on Friday during an outreach hosted by his party, We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), claiming that more than 50 percent of the Guyanese population lives in poverty. While he did not provide specific statistics, he emphasized the struggles faced by families, particularly parents unable […]

Kaiteur News Reports : A private international investigative team, led by attorney Dr. Dexter Todd, is actively examining the circumstances surrounding the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge. The team is currently analyzing surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses, and speaking with persons of interest linked to the case, aiming to conduct an independent investigation that will compare […]

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo addressed a large crowd of supporters on Sunday during the party’s campaign launch in Kitty. He expressed confidence that no matter how many political parties align against the PPP/C, his party will emerge victorious in the upcoming elections on September 1. Jagdeo […]

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) officially kicked off its 2025 election campaign on Sunday afternoon, receiving enthusiastic endorsements from a diverse group of young supporters. Notable figures included cardiologist Dr. Mahendra Carpen, economist Roger Rogers, Toshao of Bethany village Sonia Latchman, and former PNC central executive committee member Thandi McAlister. The overarching message from these […]

Lenox Shuman, former presidential candidate of the Liberty and Justice Party (LJP), officially endorsed the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) during the party’s 2025 elections campaign launch on Sunday. Shuman highlighted the PPP/C’s significant investments in indigenous communities and youth as key factors in his decision to join the party. Speaking to supporters, Shuman commended the […]

Political parties across Guyana are set to march to the Umana Yana on Monday, July 14, where they will submit their Lists of Candidates and nominators to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) in preparation for the 2025 General and Regional Elections. During the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) campaign launch on Sunday, General Secretary Dr. Bharrat […]

Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, addressed supporters at the launch of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) 2025 election campaign on Sunday afternoon. In her speech, she dismissed the plans proposed by the opposition as “child’s play.” Rodrigues, who first joined the PPP/C platform ahead of the 2020 elections, emphasized that […]

News Room Guyana Reports : President Dr. Irfaan Ali issued a powerful warning against attempts to buy votes during the launch of his re-election campaign on Sunday evening. He described such actions as an affront to the dignity of every Guyanese and cautioned citizens not to be swayed by bribes from his political opponent, Azruddin […]

President Irfaan Ali, seeking a second term in office, promised a future grounded in “unity, results, and vision” during the launch of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) 2025 election campaign on Sunday afternoon. Addressing thousands of supporters at the PPP market square, he emphasized that the PPP remains the “engine of development, growth, and prosperity” […]

In a heartfelt message shared on Facebook, Ganesh Mahipaul expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support he has received in recent days. His Messenger and WhatsApp inboxes have been filled with messages encouraging him not to judge individuals based solely on their attendance at events hosted by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). Mahipaul noted that many […]

The police are investigating an alleged double murder involving Clifton Thomas, a 34-year-old Amerindian farmer, and Sylvester Thomas, a 20-year-old Amerindian farmer, both from Micopara Settlement. The tragic incident occurred on July 11, 2025, at Tuseneng Creek in North Pakarimas. The suspect has been identified as Kendel Joseph, also known as ‘James,’ though his age […]

With just two days remaining until a pivotal moment in the country’s 2025 General and Regional Elections, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced that all preparations are in place for Nomination Day, scheduled for Monday, July 14, at the historic Umana Yana in Kingston, Georgetown. The nomination exercise will take place from 10:00 hrs […]

News Source Guyana Reports : Leaders from the Alliance For Change (AFC), the Assembly of Liberty and Prosperity (ALP), and the Forward Guyana Movement have expressed significant concerns regarding the lack of communication from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) about Nomination Day procedures. They are particularly troubled by GECOM’s decision to allow the governing People’s […]

Kaieteur News Reports : Days after the Guyana Police Force (GPF) provided Adriana Younge’s autopsy report to her family’s lawyer, the document has been sent to U.S.-based forensic pathologist Dr. Carol Terry for an independent analysis. Dr. Terry, who conducted a second autopsy on the 11-year-old, is now performing a comparative review of her findings […]