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Extradition Proceedings Against Azruddin Mohamed Continue Amid Courtroom Tensions

Extradition proceedings involving businessman and Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed resumed on Thursday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, following Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman’s firm refusal to grant a defence request for an adjournment. Magistrate Latchman addressed the adjournment application with a straightforward remark: “Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is yet to come. Let us proceed.” This statement […]

Growing Threat of Organized Crime in Guyana: President Ali Calls for Broader Military Mandate

In a strong call to action against the escalating threat of organized crime in the region, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has urged the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to adopt a more expansive role that extends beyond traditional border protection. His remarks came during the GDF’s Annual Officers’ Conference as he highlighted the increasing complexity of […]

Four Workers Tragically Collapse and Die While Attempting to Rescue Each Other During Cargo Vessel Inspection

News Room Guyana Reports | What began as a routine inspection aboard a docked cargo vessel at the Courtney Benn Wharf on Water Street turned deadly within minutes on Wednesday evening, as four employees of Guyana Port Inc. collapsed inside the vessel’s engine room while attempting to save each other. The incident occurred around 6:00 […]

Police Investigate Deaths of Four Crew Members on Docked Cargo Vessel

Police are currently investigating the deaths of four crew members who collapsed aboard a cargo vessel docked at a wharf on Water Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, on Wednesday evening at approximately 6:30 p.m. The incident occurred while the men were on duty aboard the vessel. Investigators report that the crew entered a confined area near the […]

Tragic Discovery: One Victim Identified in Water Street Wharf Incident

Hgp Nightly News Reports | One of the four men found dead aboard a vessel at a Water Street Wharf has been identified as Dominique Alexis, a 33-year-old father of five. He had been employed at Pritipaul for over a year. Family members grew increasingly alarmed when communication with Alexis suddenly ceased, prompting them to […]

Tragic Incident Update: Four Men Die from Suspected Chemical Exposure on Cargo Barge

Four men have tragically died following suspected chemical exposure aboard a cargo barge docked at a wharf on Water Street, Georgetown. The identities of the deceased have yet to be confirmed, but reports indicate that they include the vessel’s captain and two dock workers. According to initial reports, the incident occurred when the men entered […]

Elderly Man Sentenced for Unlawful Wounding

Claud Howard, an elderly man, was sentenced to imprisonment after pleading guilty to a charge of unlawful wounding during an appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Howard stood before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding Terrence Grenada at Bourda Market on January 27, 2026. The prosecution outlined that the incident […]

Legal Setback for Businessmen Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed in Extradition Case

Azruddin Mohamed, the Opposition Leader of Guyana, and his father, Nazar Mohamed, have experienced a significant legal setback in their attempts to block extradition to the United States to face charges of fraud and money laundering. The Mohameds, both businessmen, had filed two challenges in the High Court. One application targeted sections of Guyana’s Fugitive […]

Minister Highlights Benefits for Small and Medium Contractors in Public Works

During the 2026 Budget debates, Mandalall Ramraj, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, announced that over 12,000 small and medium-sized contractors benefitted from contracts awarded by the Ministry last year, aimed at building capacity among young contractors for critical works across the country. Ramraj reported that 10,868 small contractors received contracts starting at $14 […]

Minister of Tourism Addresses Corruption Claims and Highlights Growth in Budget Debate

During her contribution to the Budget Debate on Tuesday evening, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, addressed allegations of corruption related to her property purchases in the U.S. and Guyana. She firmly denied these accusations, asserting her openness to scrutiny and defending her record against claims made by APNU Member of Parliament, Sherod […]

APNU MP Calls for Forensic Audit of Local Government Ministry Expenditures

During a session in the National Assembly, Ganesh Mahipaul, a Member of Parliament for the Partnership for National Unity (APNU), demanded a forensic audit into the hundreds of billions of dollars allocated for projects under the Ministry of Local Government. He emphasized the need for accountability, asserting that funds designated for infrastructure and capital works […]

Minister of Natural Resources Defends Oil and Gas Management Amid Criticism

During the National Budget Debates, Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, emphasized that Guyana’s burgeoning Oil and Gas sector is a significant driver of growth and development. He highlighted the industry’s prudent management, asserting that it operates with a high level of transparency and accountability. Bharrat stated, “Guyana’s Oil and Gas Sector is regarded as […]

Berbice Man Pleads Guilty to Rape and Assault in High Court

Anthony Jeffrey, a 29-year-old man from Berbice, has pleaded guilty to charges of rape and assault after breaking into a woman’s home and attacking her in the early hours of March 4, 2024. Jeffrey, also known as “Tony,” appeared before Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty at the Berbice High Court, where he admitted to unlawfully entering the […]

Court Proceedings Continue in Gas Station Explosion Case

The court case involving four of the seven accused linked to the deadly gas station explosion at Regent Street, Georgetown, was called again on Wednesday, with March 10 set for the commencement of paper committal proceedings. The case is being heard before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. During the session, […]

Breaking News: Four Men Found Dead Aboard Vessel at Water Street Wharf

Hgp Nightly News Reports | In a shocking development, four men have been discovered dead aboard a vessel at Water Street Wharf this evening. The grim discovery was made on a boat moored along the wharf, prompting immediate dispatch of emergency responders and police units to the scene. At this time, authorities have not released […]

Guyanese Authorities Work to Repatriate Nationals Stranded in Suriname

Authorities in Guyana are mobilizing efforts to bring home nationals stranded in Suriname following the temporary suspension of the Guyana/Suriname Ferry Service on February 4. “We are trying to procure two tugs to aid the vessel to conduct a repatriation for persons left on both ends, both the Guyana end and the Suriname end,” said […]

ExxonMobil Completes Purchase of FPSO ONE GUYANA from SBM Offshore

ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd has finalized the purchase of the FPSO ONE GUYANA from SBM Offshore, concluding the transaction ahead of the unit’s maximum lease term, which was set to expire in August 2027. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Amsterdam. With this completion, ExxonMobil Guyana now assumes ownership of the floating production, storage, and […]

Investigation Underway in Burning Death of Tour Guide Leon Baird- Family Seeks Answers

The family of Leon Baird, a tour guide known as ‘Rasta,’ is seeking answers following his tragic and violent death in a remote area of the Rupununi savannah, where his burned remains were discovered last month. Relatives claim Baird had been living under threat due to his encounters with cattle rustlers in the region. Baird’s […]

Corentyne Man Pleads Guilty to Felonious Wounding of Stepfather

Mulshankar Sukharam, a 32-year-old man from Number 79 Village, Corentyne, has pleaded guilty to the charge of felonious wounding of his stepfather, Yughanray Suknaram, during an appearance before Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty in the Berbice High Court. The incident in question occurred on July 16, 2021, when Sukharam attempted to kill his 58-year-old stepfather. While he […]

Digital Transformation of Public Services Highlights in 2026 Budget Debate

The third day of the 2026 Budget Debate brought focus to the digital transformation of public services, with Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, outlining significant advancements in this area. During his speech, Ally announced that thousands of Guyanese have registered for the new electronic identification (e-ID) system, an initiative aimed […]

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