One man has been sentenced to prison while another remains in custody following their arrest for drug possession earlier this month. Daniel Quintyn, 22, a construction worker from Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, and Jamera Wills, 31, a miner from Savannah Park, New Amsterdam, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court. On January 3, […]
Vendors operating in the vicinity of the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) have been issued a new order to vacate the area, as the long-standing issue of unauthorized street vending continues to escalate. During a special meeting of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council, Town Clerk Candace Nelson announced that she has received a lawyer’s letter […]
Extradition proceedings against U.S.-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, advanced on Tuesday in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court following the formal presentation of key extradition documents, allowing the committal hearing to proceed despite repeated attempts to delay the process. Presiding Magistrate Judy Latchman rejected a defense application to pause the proceedings, instructing the […]
Deonarine Dookhoo, also known as ‘Dinesh,’ was sentenced to 35 years in prison on Tuesday for the murder of his mother, Teshwattie Jaglall, committed in 2021. The sentencing took place at the Berbice High Court, presided over by Justice Sandil Kissoon. Dookhoo was found guilty of killing Jaglall, affectionately known as ‘Babo,’ between June 30 […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali engaged in a conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on January 6, 2026, addressing recent developments in Venezuela along with other significant issues affecting the Western Hemisphere. In a statement attributed to Foreign Secretary Mr. Robert M. Persaud, President Ali praised the leadership of President Trump and Secretary […]
Dr. Yubisleidis Gonzales Morales, a devoted Senior Medical Registrar in the Medical Outpatient Department (MOPD) at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), has been serving patients with unwavering commitment and compassion for nearly a decade. Graduating as a medical doctor in 1995, Dr. Gonzales Morales began her career with two years of rural service, gaining […]
The Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP) has issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability in public office, particularly regarding allegations surrounding Minister Susan Rodrigues and her financial dealings. The ALP has raised serious concerns about the acquisition of a US$540,000 property in the United States linked to Minister Rodrigues, emphasizing […]
Shawn Mounter, also known as “Wannie,” a 32-year-old resident of Hope Lowland on the East Coast Demerara, was arrested on Friday, January 2, 2026, by officers from the Cove and John Police Station. Mounter was found in possession of 30 grams of cannabis and 0.8 grams of cocaine. Following his arrest, Mounter was charged and […]
On Monday, January 5, 2026, Assistant Superintendent V. Looknauth, alongside Sergeants Leacock and Nelson, as well as Woman Corporal Sampson and Woman Lance Corporal Ayling-Fraser, conducted a community engagement exercise within the Rose Hall Town Station District. During this initiative, police ranks visited local residents and vendors to interact directly with the community, listen to […]
On Monday, January 5, 2026, Commander of Regional Police Division #6, Assistant Commissioner Shivpersaud Bacchus, visited the home of the deceased Chinese national, Chen Yong Ping, who was tragically murdered during a robbery at his residence. Accompanied by members of his team, Commander Bacchus met with Chen’s wife, Wu Xiaofeng, and their son, Cheng Dongrong. […]
Five residents from Region One have been arrested and charged for operating a motor vehicle with breath alcohol levels exceeding the legal limit, in violation of Section 39A (1) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02. The individuals charged are: Louina Garraway Ron Fernandes Kelimo English Jamal Graham Adrean Garett On Monday, […]
Shania Benjamin, a 24-year-old clerk from Central Amelia’s Ward, has been charged with the alleged murder of Amar Jones, which took place on December 30, 2025, at Half Mile, Wismar. On January 6, 2026, Benjamin appeared before Her Worship Rushelle Liverpool at the Linden Magistrate’s Court via Zoom. During the hearing, the murder charge was […]
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, has issued a formal statement addressing recent allegations made by Azruddin Mohamed, who is facing extradition on criminal charges. In her statement, Rodrigues asserted that Mohamed is attempting to discredit her reputation to deflect attention from his own legal troubles. Rodrigues described Mohamed’s assertions as a “twisting […]
Following recent directives from President Irfaan Ali for gold miners to fully comply with regulatory requirements, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has announced the immediate suspension of gold mining operations for 107 Brazilian nationals in the country. The suspension includes all mining operations, permissions to operate, and any related authorizations. The GGMC clarified […]
The We Invest In Nationhood (WIN) party is calling for the immediate resignation of Ministers Susan Rodrigues and Zulfikar Mustapha, citing serious allegations of high-level corruption that have surfaced under the current PPP government. WIN asserts that the Guyanese people are entitled to transparency regarding how public officials, entrusted with national resources, can amass significant […]
The Vigilant Political Action Committee (VPAC) has urged the Government of Guyana to initiate an independent investigation into Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues. This request follows recent disclosures that raise critical questions about transparency, accountability, and the management of public funds. Reports have linked Minister Rodrigues and her immediate family to various […]
The Mayor and City Council are actively considering various options to relocate street vendors as part of efforts to improve city order and compliance with recent legal rulings. During a council meeting today, Mayor Alfred Mentore announced plans to establish a “Greens market” for vendors previously operating on Robb Street, particularly those displaced near Yhip’s […]
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Celia Flores, made their first court appearance at a Manhattan courthouse on Monday, pleading not guilty to charges of drug trafficking and gun running, as alleged by the U.S. government. The couple was captured early Saturday morning by U.S. military agents during a high-stakes operation in Venezuela. […]
Attorney General and Senior Counsel Anil Nandlall has condemned what he describes as deliberate attempts to delay the extradition proceedings involving businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed. Nandlall emphasized that the filing of an appeal does not automatically halt the case before the Magistrate’s Court. In a media interview on Tuesday, Nandlall addressed […]
Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde, representing the Mohamed family, spoke to the media following the Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh’s refusal to grant a stay in their ongoing extradition case. “We are disappointed that the Chief Justice did not find that a stay was warranted in the circumstances of this case,” Forde stated. He emphasized their […]
