Police have recovered the bodies of two security guards who tragically drowned after their boat capsized in the Puruni River, Middle Mazaruni, on Wednesday afternoon. The victims have been identified as Patrice Grimmond and Kevis Robin, both employees of a private security firm. According to police reports, the aluminum vessel was traveling from a backdam […]
In a Recent Statement The We Invest in Nationhood Party Wrote : Is this the same Government of Guyana that stood before the world condemning the creeping dictatorship in Haiti? Is this the same administration that called on Canada, Kenya, CARICOM, and every democratic partner to intervene, restore order, and defend the rule of law? […]
Kaieteur News Reports | In a developing story, the Guyana Police Force has begun trailing the vehicles owned by Azruddin Mohamed, leader of the We Invest In Nationhood (WIN) party, following a controversial incident involving a Lamborghini at Parliament. This action comes after Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo criticized Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken for allowing […]
A former police officer, Conrad Thomas, 33, now working as a truck driver, was remanded to prison on Wednesday after being charged with possession of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. He appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty. The charge states that on November 4, 2025, Thomas, of One Mile […]
The Guyana Police Force is currently investigating a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a gold miner at Arawak Backdam, Cuyuni River, on Thursday morning. The deceased has been identified as Methuselah Charles, 50, from Friendship Canal, Lower Pomeroon River. Preliminary investigations reveal that Charles and a coworker were cutting wood for construction […]
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has initiated an investigation following an incident involving an Air Services Limited Cessna 208 Grand Caravan, registered as 8R-THR, which mistakenly landed at the site of the new Lumidpau Secondary School in Region Nine on Thursday morning. Reports indicate that the aircraft was en route to Karaudarnau in the […]
On Friday, the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) celebrated one of the largest graduating cohorts in the country’s history, with 1,345 new teachers completing their training in various fields. The graduation ceremony, held at the Providence National Stadium, was themed “Empowering Educators, Inspiring Futures: A Legacy of Excellence.” Minister of Education Sonia Parag delivered […]
Acting President and Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has called on public officials and influential figures to lead by example and refrain from interfering in the work of traffic ranks. He emphasized that such meddling undermines efforts to improve road safety in the country. Speaking at the opening of Road Safety Month 2025, Phillips […]
The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) expresses its sorrow at the passing of Ms. Junnie Fraser, a dedicated and long-serving member of the PNCR Central Mahaicony group, East Coast Demerara. On Thursday, November 6, 2025, PNCR General Secretary Mr. Sherwin Benjamin and Vice Chairman Mr. Vinceroy Jordan, MP, visited the family and relatives of the […]
Former Alliance For Change (AFC) Member of Parliament (MP) Devin Sears has been granted bail of $400,000 in the High Court after being remanded on a drug trafficking charge on October 23. Justice Navindra Singh granted the bail following an application from Sears’ legal team. Sears had been remanded to prison after pleading not guilty […]
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, ranks of the Guyana Police Force conducted a routine exercise at the Kurupukari Police Checkpoint, resulting in the discovery of a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis. The search took place on a motor lorry en route to Lethem, where the suspected narcotic was found in […]
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has unveiled new enforcement measures aimed at tackling illegal parking, road encumbrances, and the operation of trucks carrying excessive loads that damage roads across the country. In his address, Edghill highlighted that the ministry is actively monitoring and testing trucks for axle loads at multiple locations, having already weighed over […]
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has issued a strong warning that abandoned and unused vehicles left along public roadways and shoulders will be removed and taken to the government’s garbage site. This announcement was made during a live statement on the ministry’s Facebook page, where he highlighted the dangers posed by such vehicles. Edghill […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that no Guyanese will be excluded from receiving cash grants due to the lack of a bank account, even as the government encourages citizens to open accounts for more convenient access to funds. Speaking about ongoing efforts to expand financial inclusion, particularly in remote and underserved areas, Jagdeo […]
Business operators in Guyana are increasingly frustrated by delays in accessing foreign currency from banks, with reports of requests taking up to three weeks to process. Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo acknowledged the issue, stating that the government is closely monitoring the situation. He noted that delays can occur when multiple requests are made by […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has drawn troubling parallels between Guyana’s current political landscape and Colombia’s historical issues with corruption and criminal influence, particularly regarding the ongoing situation involving U.S.-indicted businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed. At a press conference at Freedom House in Georgetown, Jagdeo expressed concerns that segments of the political opposition, judiciary, and […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has strongly criticized Opposition MP and U.S.-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed for what he termed a “brazen act of arrogance” after Mohamed drove his luxury Lamborghini to Parliament earlier this week, reportedly without valid insurance. During a press conference at Freedom House in Georgetown, Jagdeo described the act as a deliberate […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has strongly condemned statements made by newly sworn-in Opposition parliamentarian Azruddin Mohamed, who alleged that the 2025 general elections were rigged, calling the claim “outrageous” and “evidence of lunacy.” Speaking at his weekly press conference at Freedom House in Georgetown, Jagdeo criticized Mohamed’s assertion to reporters at the ACCC on […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has announced that Budget 2026 will be presented early and will include funding to fulfill key promises made by the governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). Among these promises is the establishment of a structured legal migration framework aimed at addressing labor shortages while safeguarding national identity and security. During his […]
A fishing boat owned by Sherilyn Bhagwandin was engulfed in flames early Wednesday morning, with authorities suspecting arson as the cause of the fire. Sherilyn, 36, received the alarming news from another boat owner at the Adventure landing site. Accompanied by her husband, Manie Bhagwandin, who captained the vessel, they arrived at the location around […]
