In a decisive move against illegal mining practices, the Government of Guyana has announced the arrest and charging of 44 individuals in connection with unlawful mining activities across the country. The Ministry of Natural Resources detailed these developments in a press statement issued on January 22, 2026, highlighting the seizure of over 50 pieces of […]
Tandeka Dia Fraser has reached out to the community via a heartfelt post on Facebook on behalf of Ms. Faith Cadogan, the mother of nine-year-old Kaden. The post details Kaden’s challenging medical journey after developing a concerning red spot in his eye around June-July of this year. Initially, after several visits to the hospital, Kaden’s […]
Three men have been charged in connection with the trafficking of over 70 kilograms of cocaine following court proceedings at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. According to a statement from the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), Devon Haynes and Narindra Singh appeared before Magistrate George facing charges of possession of narcotics for the purpose of […]
Ganesh Lewis, a 44-year-old man from St. Lawrence, East Bank Essequibo, has been sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment after being convicted of attempted rape of a four-year-old child. The sentencing occurred today at the Demerara High Court, presided over by Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh. A jury unanimously found Lewis guilty of the charge following […]
A 25-year-old miner from the North Pakaraimas, Region Eight, has been charged with the rape of a child under 16 years. The charge is laid under Section 10(3) of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03. On Wednesday, he appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court via Zoom, where the indictable charge was […]
Twenty-seven-year-old Jhonny Boodram, one of the taxi drivers charged in connection with a deadly gas station bombing, has notified the Court, through his attorney Mikel Puran, of his intention to challenge the admissibility of any confession statement in the case. Boodram is jointly charged with Daniel Alexander Ramirez Poedemo, Alexander Bettencourt, and Kystal LaCruz with […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, raised concerns on Tuesday night regarding the upcoming election of Guyana’s next Leader of the Opposition, cautioning that the rise of an internationally indicted fugitive to the position would be a “grave indictment” of the country. The election, scheduled for Monday, January 26, was announced by […]
Two teenagers are among six individuals arrested as police investigate the discovery of a firearm and ammunition during a late-night operation in Linden on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The operation took place between 7:00 PM and 11:30 PM at Three Miles, Wisroc, following intelligence linked to a video circulating on social media involving wanted man […]
Police in Regional Division Seven have launched an investigation into an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, targeting a 32-year-old gold miner from Blankenburg, West Coast Demerara. The incident took place between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM when the miner was traveling from a mining pit to his camp with two co-workers […]
Police have arrested one individual as they investigate the fatal shooting of 34-year-old carpenter Homton Chichester, known as “Orlando,” on Sunday night along the Bare Root Access Road. The incident, which occurred around 7:30 PM, has left family and friends devastated. Police Commander of Region 4C, Khali Pareshram, confirmed the arrest, stating that investigations are […]
An operator has been fined after pleading guilty to illegal mining during an appearance at the Mahdia Magistrate’s Court. The arrest was part of routine inspections aimed at ensuring compliance with the Guyana Mining Act and Regulations, conducted across several mining operations in the Essequibo River. According to a release from the Ministry of Natural […]
Terrence Alstrom has been charged by local authorities following reports of dangerous driving along the Rupert Craig Highway, where he damaged several palm trees planted as part of the city’s beautification initiatives. Alstrom, a resident of Georgetown, appeared before Magistrate Shivani Lalaram at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded guilty to the charge of […]
HGP Nightly News Reports | Police have recovered the burnt remains of a man at Phase Three, Wisroc, Linden, believed to be Jamal Bourne, also known as “Skinny.” Bourne was wanted by law enforcement in connection with several serious criminal offenses. The remains were discovered early Wednesday morning in the area, reportedly burnt beyond recognition, […]
We, the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, strongly condemn the conduct and remarks made by the Speaker of the National Assembly during his address to the nation on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. His disparaging, abusive, defamatory, false, and malicious statements directed at the presumptive Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Azruddin Mohamed, are unacceptable. Additionally, […]
Big Smith News WATCH Reports | Police are awaiting post-mortem results regarding the death of a 39-year-old woman, Treena De Weever, also known as “Samantha,” whose body was discovered in a canal at North Ruimveldt on Sunday, January 18. De Weever’s mother informed investigators that she had been a psychiatric patient. Residents of the community […]
A 22-year-old motorcyclist, Daryl Permaul, tragically lost his life on Monday evening after allegedly being struck by a motorcar on Independence Boulevard in Albouystown, Georgetown. Permaul, a resident of First Street, Alexander Village, was employed by Banks DIH Limited and was a father to a two-year-old boy. Family members have expressed frustration, stating that the […]
APNU Parliamentary Leader Dr. Terrence Campbell has initiated a Fixed Date Application for Judicial Review and Constitutional Relief, challenging the President’s appointment of members to the Teaching Service Commission (TSC). The APNU stated that this action is taken in the public interest to uphold constitutional compliance and reinforce the importance of parliamentary involvement in governance. […]
Concerns surrounding the deteriorating sanitation conditions in Georgetown were spotlighted on Monday as the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development and the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (GM&CC) articulated differing strategies to tackle the city’s waste management crisis. Local Government Minister Priya Manickchand indicated that Central Government intends to take a more hands-on approach […]
Police ranks made significant seizures of firearms and ammunition during two distinct incidents in Chenapou, Region Eight, and along the Linden to Mabura Road over the weekend. On Sunday afternoon, officers were involved in a chase along the Linden to Mabura Road, targeting two individuals on a motorbike. During the pursuit, the pillion rider leaped […]
The government is set to present the 2026 National Budget on Monday, January 26, despite ongoing claims of a lack of Parliamentary Opposition and allegations of misinformation circulating in public discourse. Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, addressed these claims in a statement issued on Monday, asserting that they are deliberate […]
