Ravoldo Birbal, a newcomer and youth candidate for the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), is calling on Guyanese citizens to head to the polls on Monday and vote for his party to remove the governing People’s Progressive Party (PPP) from office. Speaking at a public meeting in Corriverton, Berbice on Wednesday night, Birbal emphasized […]
News Source Guyana Reports : In response to rising concerns about the potential misuse of private citizen data, Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Bharrat Jagdeo stated that the private cellphone numbers being contacted by party activists were gathered from “various sources.” Citizens have recently reported an influx of phone […]
Five individuals took their oath to become certified Land Surveyors during a ceremony at the Office of the President on Thursday, with President Irfaan Ali emphasizing the high standards and integrity required in the profession. The newly certified surveyors—Meshacq Richards, Kishon Dos Santos, Justin Jarvis, Troy Histick, and Tyrek Grant—were present for the ceremony, while […]
In just a few months since their opening, five regional hospitals across Guyana have provided care to approximately 25,000 patients, according to President Dr. Irfaan Ali. He made this announcement during the commissioning of the sixth regional hospital at No. 75 Village in Region Six on Thursday. President Ali highlighted that the five operational hospitals […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo expressed deep concern over the alarming prevalence of domestic violence in Guyana, pledging to enhance government efforts to combat this grave issue. “It happens too often and in a really brutal way that stuns the country… It has no place in a modern society,” Jagdeo stated during his weekly press […]
Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), has emphasized that translating Guyana’s economic prosperity into social benefits will be a primary focus of the party if re-elected in the upcoming General and Regional Elections. The PPP/C is one of six parties vying for votes in the 2025 elections. At […]
Jason Carter, chairperson of The Carter Center Board of Trustees and grandson of the late U.S. President Jimmy Carter, will lead the organization’s election observation mission in Guyana. The Carter Center’s team of election observers has already arrived in the country and is currently undergoing training in preparation for their role on election day. Carter […]
A 10-year-old boy is hospitalized after being shot in the chest by his father, who fatally shot the boy’s mother in a tragic incident on Charlotte Street, Georgetown, on Tuesday. The child, who suffered a single gunshot wound, is reported to be in stable condition but remains under close medical supervision as he recovers from […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced early Thursday that commuters will be able to travel on the new Demerara River Bridge at the beginning of September, as final structural and auxiliary works are nearing completion. “Very early in September, we’ll be driving on and off the bridge,” President Ali declared during a visit to the site, […]
Tragedy struck on Wednesday when 26-year-old Ryan Headley, known as ‘Wine’ and ‘Red Wine,’ drowned while bathing in a river at Lime Tree Backdam, Region Seven. Headley, a father of one from Catherine, Mahaicony, had gone to the river with friends. During their swim, witnesses reported seeing him struggle to make it across the water. […]
In an unexpected turn of events, Bradley Sampson, widely known as “The Dirty Dog” or “Doggie,” has been spotted training vigorously for a rumored fight against Mikhail Rrodrigues aka Guyanese Critics. While details remain scarce and an official match date has yet to be confirmed, excitement is building around the potential bout. Backing Sampson are […]
In a Social Media Statement Ganesh Mahipaul has called for September 1, 2025, to be declared a National Holiday, emphasizing the importance of allowing every eligible Guyanese to vote freely and without intimidation. In a public statement, Mahipaul argued that previous General and Regional Elections in Guyana have been recognized as National Holidays to ensure […]
Claims Other Parties Pose ‘Clear Danger to Guyana’ Paul Yearwood, a former vocal member of A New and United Guyana (ANUG), has publicly announced his support for the incumbent People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) in the upcoming elections. In a Facebook post outlining his reasons, Yearwood argues that other political contenders represent a significant threat […]
In a coordinated effort by law enforcement, two suspects linked to armed robbery incidents have been arrested in separate operations. Beres Parkinson, a 24-year-old unemployed resident of Eastville Housing Scheme, Annandale, was apprehended in connection with an alleged robbery under arms that occurred in Regional Police Division 4A. According to Assistant Commissioner Khali Pareshram, Parkinson […]
In a proactive intelligence-led operation, police officers from the Vigilance Police Station and Non-Pareil Police Outpost arrested a 29-year-old man from Annandale Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, for possession of illegal drugs. At approximately 4:10 PM today, law enforcement officials conducted a search of the residence belonging to Joseph Tuesday, known as “Pablo.” During the […]
Ewart Nicholson, a 25-year-old soldier from Belle View, West Coast Berbice, has been charged with the rape of a child under 16 years. Nicholson was arrested on August 19, 2025, by a police officer from the Mahdia Police Station and officially charged on August 26, 2025. The allegations against Nicholson involve a 13-year-old female student […]
Diaram Narine, a 58-year-old water vendor from Middle Street, Tiger Bay, Georgetown, has been remanded to prison after being charged with assault causing actual bodily harm. He appeared before Senior Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. The charge stems from an incident that allegedly occurred on August 25 at Queen Street, […]
The new US$20 million Courtyard by Marriott Hotel officially opened today, located just a stone’s throw away from Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Timehri. This development marks the first international hotel constructed near the airport. The 150-room hotel aims to meet the increasing demand for accommodation in Guyana, specifically targeting airline crew members, business travelers, […]
The Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) has announced an immediate suspension of all outbound postal parcels and packages to the United States, citing changes in U.S. tariff policy as the reason for this decision. This suspension follows the U.S. government’s recent cancellation of the de minimis exemption, which previously allowed goods valued under $800 to […]
Dion Adam Richards, a 25-year-old resident of Diamond, East Bank Demerara, has been acquitted of charges related to causing death by dangerous driving after Magistrate Abigail Gibbs upheld a no-case submission at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. Richards was charged on November 9, 2023, following a tragic accident that occurred on the Railway Embankment […]
