Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh provided an update on the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant to Guyanese adults, noting that a total of 289,565 citizens have successfully received their cash transfer. Of the total recipients, 265,281 persons received their grant directly into their bank accounts, while others, particularly residents of hinterland and other remote […]
Police Constable Yohance Bourne was arrested on Thursday after he was caught selling a driver’s license illegally during a joint undercover operation conducted by the Guyana Police Force. The operation was carried out between 16:45 hours and 17:00 hours in the vicinity of Norton and Dubran Streets, Georgetown, by ranks from the Special Branch Headquarters […]
Five motorists appeared before Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 28th April, 2026, to answer charges relating to various traffic offences, with four pleading guilty and one contesting a drunk driving allegation. Trevor Smith Fined for Refusing Breath Test Trevor Smith, a 70-year-old pensioner of Henrietta, Essequibo Coast, was charged with Refusing to Provide a […]
Khemadatt Persaud, a businessman accused of attacking a woman multiple times with a cutlass during a violent confrontation at a Berbice car wash, has been committed to stand trial in the Berbice High Court for attempted murder, following a ruling at the Whim Magistrate’s Court. The ruling was handed down on Monday by Magistrate Tuanna […]
I news Guyana Reports : An 11-year-old pupil sitting the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) at Edinburgh Primary School was allegedly attacked by two fellow students on Wednesday, moments after completing his first day of exams, in an incident that has raised serious concerns about school security and police responsiveness. The incident occurred while the […]
News Source Guyana Reports : A draft final report on the deadly helicopter crash that claimed the lives of five Guyana Defence Force servicemen in December 2023 has found that while the aircraft was in “excellent working condition” at the time of the accident, there was a critical lack of specialized training among pilots to […]
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has issued a demand for $30,645,189 in compensation after heavy-duty machinery operated by China Railway First Group (Guyana) Incorporated damaged a critical transmission line during road works, causing a significant service interruption affecting tens of thousands of customers. The incident occurred at approximately 08:50 hours on Sunday, April […]
The Guyana Police Force Traffic Department has reported that several motorists were brought before the courts to answer charges of dangerous driving, as enforcement efforts continue to target unsafe practices on the country’s roadways. On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, multiple drivers appeared before magistrates’ courts in Georgetown and Sparendaam in relation to dangerous driving offences. […]
Demerara Bank Limited announced strong financial results for the six-month period ended March 31, 2026, reporting Profit After Tax of G$4.18 billion, representing a 35.43 per cent increase compared with G$3.08 billion for the corresponding period in 2025. The bank attributed its robust performance to sustained momentum across its core business lines and deepening alignment […]
The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning is continuing to expand its digital recruitment initiatives, with its Job Bank platform having successfully connected hundreds of Guyanese to employment opportunities since its launch. Yolanda Grant, Chief Recruitment and Manpower Officer, described the platform as a straightforward online solution designed to streamline the job-matching process. “This is […]
The Irfaan Ali-led administration has set aside more than $3 billion to provide cash support to rice farmers, as part of broader efforts to assist various sections of the population facing economic pressures. President Dr. Irfaan Ali consulted with farmers on Thursday at the Arthur Ching Conference Centre at Liliendaal, Georgetown. Following the engagement, the […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has raised serious concerns that some citizens are squandering their government cash grants on gambling, expressing alarm at what he described as a significant social problem nationwide. Speaking during his programme “Issues in the News” on Tuesday evening, Nandlall stressed that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) […]
A 29-year-old woman from Lima, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) has been charged with the offence of using a computer system to humiliate a person under the Cybercrime Act. Patrina Butters is accused of conducting the act against Melissa Griffith on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Butters appeared before Magistrate Tariq Mohamed at the Anna Regina […]
A Berbice contractor has stepped forward to rebuild a new home for 45-year-old Tricia Wintz of Pepper Street, Glasgow Village, after a devastating fire on Monday destroyed her family’s house and left eight people homeless. Aubrey David visited the family at the site of the destroyed home on Tuesday, where he delivered essential supplies to […]
A 34-year-old taxi driver lost his life on Tuesday night after the vehicle he was operating crashed into a lamp post and tree along the Cullen Public Road on the Essequibo Coast. Dead is Floyd Ricardo Mal of Lot 79, Huis’t Dieren, Essequibo Coast. The fatal accident occurred at approximately 21:30 hours along a section […]
A 25-year-old man has been awarded $8 million by the High Court after being wrongfully arrested, detained, imprisoned, and maliciously prosecuted by the Guyana Police Force in 2023 when he was 22 years old. Terrence Sandy filed a lawsuit against the Guyana Police Force in 2024 over the 2023 incident. Last Friday, Justice Sherdel Issacs-Marcus […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall is encouraging motorists to file lawsuits against Traffic Ranks who solicit bribe payments to avoid being locked up for ticketed offenses, asserting that citizens have legal recourse against corrupt officers. Speaking on his “Issues in the News” programme, Nandlall acknowledged that despite measures being implemented, some Traffic officers continue soliciting bribes […]
Guyana’s expanding digital platforms are playing a critical role in improving access to government services, strengthening accountability, and deepening democratic participation, according to Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira. Speaking at the National Stakeholders Forum titled “Strengthening Access and Accountability through Digital Platforms” held Tuesday at the World Trade Centre, Georgetown, Teixeira highlighted […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall SC has raised alarm over a growing problem of unqualified and uncertified individuals fraudulently representing themselves as lawyers and offering legal services to unsuspecting citizens. Speaking during his weekly ‘Issues in the News’ commentary on Tuesday night, Nandlall vowed that stricter penalties will soon be implemented to sanction those engaged in […]
Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning Keoma Griffith has called for a fundamental transformation in how workplace safety is approached, arguing that jobs should not expose workers to stress, depression, or unsafe conditions. Speaking at the opening of the Occupational Health and Safety Village and Job Fair on Main Street, Georgetown on Wednesday, Griffith rejected […]
