In a show of solidarity, Guyana has dispatched its second tranche of emergency relief supplies to Jamaica, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The shipment, coordinated by the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), departed on Thursday from the AFS Shipping Wharf at Friendship aboard the MV Falk and is expected to arrive in Jamaica within […]
In a significant legal development, three men were acquitted on Thursday of charges related to a robbery-murder that took place in Experiment, West Coast Berbice, in 2020. Royston “Sakie/Killa” Dowden, Ivan Lindo, and Devon McCalmon walked out of the Berbice High Court as a 12-member jury found that the State had failed to prove the […]
Authorities in Regional Division number 8 are currently investigating an incident involving the recovery of suspected cannabis during an operation in Campbelltown Village, Potaro, on Thursday. The operation targeted local traffic when police stopped a motorcycle driven by a 28-year-old vendor identified as a resident of Melanie Damishana, East Coast Demerara, and Block 22 Wismar, […]
In a significant legal ruling, 26-year-old Kevin Walton from Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice, has been sentenced to four years in prison for trafficking narcotics valued at over $9.1 million. Walton appeared before Magistrate Allan Wilson at the Mahaicony Magistrates’ Court on Friday, where he pled guilty to the charges against him. The court proceedings […]
In a significant overhaul of vehicle tint regulations, the government has introduced new standards, giving motorists until December 31, 2025, to ensure compliance. Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond announced the reforms during a live broadcast, highlighting a concerning rise in applications for tint waivers and misuse of the previous system. Walrond pointed to an […]
The Ministry of Public Works has issued a statement in response to a report from Stabroek News regarding alleged property damage at a residence in Peter’s Hall, attributed to vibrations from the newly constructed Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge. According to the Ministry, an official report regarding the damage was submitted via their WhatsApp Hotline […]
Guyana has recorded at least 449 new HIV infections in 2025, sparking concern from Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony, who described the situation as alarming, particularly given that many cases could have been prevented. Speaking at a national workplace policy forum at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Dr. Anthony emphasized the need to intensify testing […]
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The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has announced that it will move to the courts to issue summons and arrest warrants for individuals who have failed to pay their outstanding speeding tickets or have neglected to appear in court. This action follows the successful implementation of the Automated Speed Ticketing System introduced earlier this year as […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has expressed its full support for Police Lance Corporal Shem Chattersingh as he gears up to compete in Drag Wars 4: The International Showdown, scheduled for Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the South Dakota Circuit. Chattersingh, representing the GPF on his Suzuki GSXR-600, has garnered recognition for his discipline, dedication, […]
Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed, both indicted in the U.S., appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Friday. The prosecution confirmed that full and final disclosure in their extradition proceedings has been completed, advancing the case toward its next phases. With all documents and evidence from the U.S. request now presented to local […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has expressed serious concern over various online statements claiming that the Force has been directed to cease all tint-related enforcement exercises. The GPF categorically denies these assertions, stating that no such directive has been issued at any level of command. In a public statement, the GPF reminded Regional Commanders and […]
St. Vincent Times Reports | Ralph Gonsalves, the prominent Caribbean politician, has failed to secure a sixth consecutive term in the 2025 elections, signaling a major shift in the political landscape of St. Vincent. Early election results indicate that Gonsalves’ Unity Labour Party (ULP) was defeated by the Opposition New Democratic Party (NDP). The election […]
Barry Sullivan has been formally committed to stand trial for an alleged rape incident at Raghoo’s Bar in Soesdyke. Police confirmed that Sullivan was arrested on July 28, 2025, after his name resurfaced in a video circulating on social media. Sullivan was charged two days later and made his initial court appearance before Magistrate Tamika […]
BIG Smith News Watch Reports | Sixteen children were removed from an unlicensed daycare facility operated by a Cuban national on Robb Street, located between Camp and Alexander Streets. The operation was conducted by the Mayor and City Council’s Public Health Department in collaboration with the Childcare & Protection Agency (CPA), marking the second such […]
BIG Smith News Watch Reports | Uhalisi “Akali” Moore, a 39-year-old resident of Silvertown, Wismar, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murders of his sister, Cheryl Moore, 53, and his niece, Eukeila Adams, 12. The sentences are set to run concurrently. Moore appeared before Acting Chief Justice Navindra […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to distributing another cash grant, emphasizing that this initiative is part of a more comprehensive plan aimed at improving the lives of all citizens. Speaking on the sidelines of an event today, the President responded to inquiries regarding the cash grant promised during his campaign. “Our […]
President Irfaan Ali has made a final appeal to drivers with unpaid traffic tickets, warning that the government plans to publish the names of defaulters and suspend their licenses. His remarks came during a reception at the residence of the British High Commissioner. President Ali revealed that out of 42,000 tickets issued, only about 10,000 […]
A planned beautification project at Stabroek Square commenced on Thursday, generating unease among vendors who raised concerns about access, visibility, and potential loss of income during the busy Christmas season. In response, Mayor Alfred Mentore has called for a temporary suspension of the works. Both the Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Housing […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali reaffirmed on Thursday that the ongoing extradition proceedings involving U.S.-indicted businessmen Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed must adhere to strict due process. He emphasized that the courts in Guyana are not being tasked with trying the criminal allegations put forth by the United States. Speaking at the Arthur Chung Conference […]
