After nearly seven years of legal uncertainty, Vishal “Boyo” Jeenarine was unanimously acquitted of an attempted murder charge by a Berbice High Court jury on Tuesday, bringing a long and difficult chapter in his life to a close. Jeenarine had been accused of attacking Derrick Drepaul outside a wedding house in Bush Lot Village, Region […]
One month after hundreds of workers at Aurora Gold Mines staged a protest for a 10% salary increase, the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning has announced that the company, along with the workers’ union—the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE)—have signed a two-year Collective Labour Agreement. This agreement will lead to […]
The Ministry of Housing will introduce a new online portal in approximately two weeks for residents of Region Four who applied for housing in 2021 and earlier. This announcement was made by Housing Minister Collin Croal on Thursday during the launch of the Hyde Park Homestead project. “In two weeks’ time, we will launch the […]
Bradley Hibbert, a 36-year-old security officer from Brooklyn, New York, was arrested on Wednesday after being caught with 15.758 kilogrammes (approximately 34.74 pounds) of foreign cannabis at the airport. According to a release from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), Hibbert had traveled to Guyana from the United States. Acting on information received, authorities conducted a […]
Travis Fraser, a 53-year-old cane harvester, was arrested after the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) discovered cannabis and cocaine at his residence. According to a release from CANU, officers conducted a search of Fraser’s house, where they found 46 grams of cocaine and 1.798 kilograms of cannabis. Investigations into the matter are ongoing as authorities continue […]
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his team staged a protest at the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) office in Region 10 yesterday, highlighting the ongoing delay in the election of a regional chairman. Notably, Region 10 is the only region in the country without a duly elected chairman. During the protest, Mohamed emphasized the overwhelming support […]
NCN Guyana Reports | A truck driver is scheduled to appear before the Diamond Magistrate’s Court tomorrow morning in connection with the fatal accident that occurred today on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge. Police have confirmed that both the driver of the truck and the owner of the motor lorry will face charges following […]
The Ministry of Public Works wishes to issue a formal statement regarding the multi-vehicle accident that occurred today on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge. First responders have confirmed one fatality, one person in serious condition, and two individuals who sustained minor injuries. The injured parties are currently receiving medical attention. The Ministry extends its […]
A tragic traffic accident on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara Harbour Bridge has resulted in one man dead and another in critical condition. The deceased has been identified as Scott Dorwart from Grove, East Bank Demerara. According to police reports, the accident occurred when a truck laden with cement was traveling toward the western side of […]
At approximately 06:54 AM, a burst conductor on the L22 Transmission Line between Canefield and No. 53 Village, combined with a damaged transformer panel at the Onverwagt Substation, caused the 36 MW Powership at Everton, Berbice to go offline. This incident resulted in a cascading effect and a system disturbance across the Demerara Berbice Interconnected […]
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) reported that firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) responded to a major traffic accident on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge on the morning of Thursday, January 29, 2026. Preliminary reports indicate that six vehicles were involved in the incident. The GFS deployed one fire tender and two EMS ambulances, […]
Severe flooding in the West Watooka squatting area of Region 10 has left residents in distress, prompting urgent action from government officials. Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed recently visited the area to assess the situation and deliver much-needed relief to the affected families. The flooding, which has persisted for weeks, is attributed to blocked drainage systems […]
Authorities are investigating the brutal killing of Leon Baird, a well-known tour guide, whose charred body was found inside his vehicle in a remote area between Wichibi and Sand Creek in the Rupununi region. The gruesome discovery is believed to have occurred over the weekend, sparking concern in the community. Investigators have received information suggesting […]
Jaswant Murilal, a 27-year-old man from Lot 21 First Street, Martyrsville, Mon Repos, appeared before the Diamond Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, facing charges of dangerous driving. Murilal pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined G$50,000 or, in default, he faces 12 months’ imprisonment. The charge arose in response to public outrage […]
The family of Venus Henry, an 80-year-old woman missing for over two weeks, is in deep distress, claiming a lack of assistance from relevant authorities in their search for her. Venus Henry, of lot 1560 Parfaite Harmonie, was last seen at home on January 10, 2026, around 10:00 AM. At that time, she was wearing […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has assured citizens that the country’s power generation issues will be fully stabilized within the next two years, effectively eliminating blackouts. During the weekly Issues in the News program, Nandlall highlighted that the investments announced in the budget for the energy and power generation sector are crucial for modernizing aged infrastructure […]
A 34-year-old woman is currently hospitalized after being attacked by a masked man on Tuesday night. According to reports from Police Headquarters, the incident occurred around 7:00 PM while the woman was seated on her veranda with several family members. During this time, a masked assailant approached and attacked her. In an attempt to escape, […]
A police constable has sustained serious injuries and is currently hospitalized following a collision with a vehicle on Palmyra Public Road on Tuesday morning. Reports indicate that around 8:00 AM, a motor vehicle, identified as PKK 1010, driven by 35-year-old Ashton Seegobin, was traveling west along the southern lane of Palmyra Public Road. As Seegobin […]
Two women from Smithfield have been remanded to prison following charges of trafficking a substantial quantity of cannabis. Sarafina Pitt, 32, a housewife, and Shamay Bryan, 33, a grocery shop owner, appeared at the Blairmont Magistrates Court before Magistrate Michelle Matthias on Tuesday. The court was informed that the women were found in possession of […]
Shawn Sargeant, a 28-year-old labourer, has been charged with causing the death of Jason Bhojedat, 33, following a tragic accident that occurred on Sunday night. Sargeant appeared before Magistrate Dylon Bess at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court, where he was not required to plead to the charge and was granted bail in the amount of $700,000. […]
