News Source Guyana Reports | The extradition case involving Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed took an unexpected turn today in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, as their attorney, Siand Dhurjon, suggested that both the U.S. and Guyana governments have a political interest in the extradition under the guise of allegations related to mail and wire fraud, money […]
During a session in the National Assembly, Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond responded to critiques regarding crime and domestic violence reports made by We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) MP Toshana Famey-Corlette. Famey-Corlette highlighted budgetary allocations for the Ministry of Home Affairs, noting that while funding has increased from approximately $37 billion in 2025 to […]
APNU Member of Parliament Dr. Dexter Todd has voiced concerns over the 2026 national budget, arguing that it falls short in several critical areas requiring urgent attention. While he acknowledged that some measures in the budget support the populace, he criticized the government’s failure to engage widely with Guyanese society before preparing the fiscal plan. […]
During a visit to the mining hub of Puruni on Friday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali outlined several promises aimed at improving access to services and developing a dedicated mining area for small miners. This initiative forms part of the government’s efforts to engage directly with workers in the sector. Acknowledging the hard work of miners, […]
Eon Martin Perreira, 49, from Meten-Meer-Zorg on the West Coast Demerara, pleaded guilty to Driving a Motor Vehicle While his Breath Alcohol Level Exceeded the Prescribed Limit. This charge followed investigations into a minor accident that occurred around 11:00 PM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, along Hauraruni on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. Perreira was arrested on […]
Zaheer Khaleel, the driver of minibus BAB 5549, made a court appearance at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court regarding traffic offenses. On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Khaleel pleaded guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol before His Worship Dylon Bess and was fined two hundred thousand dollars (GYD $200,000). The following day, February 6, Khaleel […]
More than three years after her daughter was reported missing, Waveney August faced the harrowing reality of burying Waletta Ashana Rigby on Wednesday, a confirmation of her child’s death that has reopened deep emotional wounds. Rigby was reported missing in June 2021 following a boating mishap near the Guyana-Brazil border. August spoke to this publication […]
In a devastating turn of events, Vanlisha Warrick’s life changed forever with a single phone call. The single mother residing at Parcel 362, Mocha Sandreef, was at her mother’s small salon preparing to serve a client when her sister-in-law delivered the shocking news that her home was engulfed in flames. The incident occurred around 5:30 […]
During the budget debates on Thursday, Member of Parliament for the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), James Bond, encouraged young people in the country to engage with the incumbent administration, highlighting numerous benefits and programs designed to foster their development. Bond emphasized the commitment of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports towards advancing the younger […]
Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, has stated that Guyana is exempt from releasing the report on the fatal Guyana Defence Force (GDF) helicopter crash due to confidentiality protections surrounding national security matters. “It was a military operation, it was not a civilian flight,” Indar emphasized during his contribution to the 2026 Budget […]
A police corporal sustained stab wounds after allegedly being attacked by two men while responding to a violent street altercation early Friday morning in Mahdia. The incident occurred around 1:45 AM at 111 Miles, Mahdia, according to reports from Police Headquarters. Preliminary investigations indicate that ranks from the Mahdia Police Station were dispatched following reports […]
Aurora Gold Mine (AGM) Inc. has announced the introduction of a paid paternity leave benefit for its male employees, reflecting the company’s commitment to employee well-being, family support, and inclusive workplace policies. Effective January 1, 2026, all eligible male employees will be entitled to one week of paid paternity leave. This benefit is applicable to […]
Police in Regional Division No. 2 are investigating the discovery of suspected cocaine during a stop-and-search operation conducted along the Suddie Public Road on Thursday. The operation took place around 5:05 PM when police stopped a motor car occupied by three men. During the search of the vehicle, officers found a multi-coloured haversack on the […]
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is poised to significantly bolster its air and maritime capabilities this year as part of a strategic initiative to modernize and strengthen its military operations. Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan made this announcement during the opening of the GDF’s Annual Officers’ Conference on Thursday. Brigadier Khan revealed that […]
Passengers who believe they have been overcharged by minibus operators are urged to report these incidents to the police for appropriate action. The call for commuters to take a stand came from Police Inspector Roberts, Officer-in-Charge of Traffic in Region Three, during a recent episode of the program “Road Safety and You.” Inspector Roberts advised […]
The committal hearing in the extradition case involving Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, resumed on Friday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The proceedings were presided over by Magistrate Judy Latchman, with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sharon Roopchand, remaining on the witness stand as cross-examination continued by defense counsel, Siand […]
Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, Minister of Agriculture, has shared the heartfelt news of the passing of his beloved father, Owal Mustapha Rahman. In a statement, he expressed profound sadness, reflecting on the deep impact his father had on his life. “Inna illahi wa inna illayhi raji un,” Mustapha began, invoking a solemn reminder of the transient […]
A fire of currently unknown origin destroyed a house this afternoon in Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, Region Two. The residence was home to 25-year-old healthcare worker Vanlisha Warrick and her seven-year-old son. Warrick reported to investigators that she secured her house around 8:00 AM before leaving for work. At approximately 5:40 PM, while at a nearby […]
The Guyana Office for Investment is aware of a claim currently circulating on social media, alleging that individuals are required to pay a fee to meet with officials and falsely associating the agency with improper conduct. We wish to state unequivocally that this information is false, entirely fabricated, and deliberately misleading. At no time do […]
Authorities in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on February 5, 2026, during a joint service operation at Quartzstone Backdam. The incident resulted in the death of Shemar Latif, whose age has not yet been confirmed. He was a resident of Onderneeming Sandpit, Essequibo Coast. The operation was part of […]
