Tomika Todd has posted an urgent message on Facebook about her sister, Nalisa McKenzie, also known as “No No.” Nalisa was last seen on Main Street near Courts. Tomika is asking anyone with information about Nalisa’s whereabouts to call the Farm Police Station at 225-7566, extension 2215 or 4138. She is offering a small reward […]
Aleena Preetam, the 14-year-old girl who tragically passed away several days ago, died from heart failure and anaemia. This was confirmed by an autopsy conducted by Government Pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh. Following the autopsy, her body was returned to the family for burial. Preetam died sometime between 7:30 PM on Sunday, February 22, and 5:30 […]
Shemrun Prince, a 27-year-old resident of Lot 970 North Sophia, Georgetown, was charged with unlawful wounding, in violation of Section 50 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. The charge was related to an incident that took place on February 21, 2026, at 111 Miles, Mahdia, Region #8, involving a 33-year-old pork knocker from […]
Jonathon Burnette, a 33-year-old pork knocker from ‘B’ Field, Sophia, Georgetown, was charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm, in violation of Section 50 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. This charge stemmed from an incident that occurred on February 21, 2026, at 111 Miles, Mahdia, Region #8, involving a 27-year-old bus conductor from […]
Police ranks, led by a Gazetted Officer, conducted a significant eradication exercise at Fort Nassau, Upper Berbice River, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 5:00 AM to 4:05 PM. During the operation, authorities located two fields covering approximately six acres, where they discovered around 250,000 cannabis plants, ranging in height from two to six feet. […]
Fifteen-year-old Aleena Preetam of Good Hope, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), tragically passed away on Monday, leaving her family heartbroken and her one-month-old baby without a mother. According to reports, relatives grew concerned when they heard the infant crying continually at the family home. Upon checking the bedroom, they discovered Aleena lying motionless on her bed, reportedly […]
A young woman from Guyana, Denita Jackson, has been charged with second-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, Kevaughn Goldson, a fellow student-athlete at Lincoln University. Reports from ABC 17 News indicate that Jackson, a senior sprinter whose hometown is listed as Berbice, was charged by Cole County prosecutors on Monday. The victim, […]
A woman from Corriverton is recovering after sustaining 12 stab wounds, allegedly inflicted by her partner, 46-year-old Patrick Singh. The traumatic incident has left the community in shock. Ruth Persaud, a neighbor, recounted the harrowing events that unfolded on Sunday afternoon. At about 1:40 PM, she was at home with her family when distant screams […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud announced that Old Age Pensioners will begin receiving an increased pension payment starting in March. Pensioners who have already collected their January and February payments of $41,000 must visit the post office to stamp their March voucher, which will reflect the new pension amount of […]
Vendors operating in B Field, Sophia, were relocated on Wednesday to facilitate an ongoing road widening project in the area. A total of 11 vendors who previously worked between Dennis Street and Pain Lane (the 9th Corner) began the relocation process, with another 60 expected to join soon as part of the comprehensive revamp of […]
Amanza Walton-Desir of the Forward Guyana Movement took to social media to respond to two tragic incidents involving 15-year-old mothers in different regions of Guyana. One young mother in Region Six is fighting for her life after a brutal stabbing, while another in Region Two was found unresponsive just one month after giving birth, discovered […]
In a heartfelt update shared on social media, Shuntel Malika Grant announced that 12-year-old Delroy Moses has successfully undergone surgery. The operation, which raised significant community concern and support, was completed without complications, much to the relief of his family. The family expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming support, prayers, and encouragement they received from […]
Mr. Mohamed, the Leader of the Opposition, visited the grieving family of Pamela Jagernauth of Fyrish, Corentyne, who sadly passed away earlier this morning at New Amsterdam Hospital. During his visit, Mr. Mohamed expressed his heartfelt condolences and offered support to the family in their time of sorrow. Additionally, he extended financial assistance to help […]
A 15-year-old Mother from Berbice, Tiana Chapman, is fighting for her life in the Intensive Care Unit of the New Amsterdam Public Hospital after being stabbed 25 times by the father of her child. Tiana, from Pepper Street, Heat Burn Village, East Bank Berbice, was discovered wrapped in a blood-soaked sheet and transported to the […]
During the morning session of the Guyana Police Force’s two-day Inspectors’ Conference, Deputy Commissioner ‘Administration’ Mr. Ravindradat Budhram and Deputy Commissioner ‘Law Enforcement’ Mr. Wendell Blanhum delivered comprehensive presentations. Deputy Commissioner Budhram focused on Administrative Issues and Concerns, emphasizing the importance of Stores Regulations and the Force’s Strategic Pillars, particularly Developing Our People, Partnerships, and […]
Guyana Police Force’s Inspectors’ Conference Opens with Urgent Call for Transformation The Guyana Police Force’s Inspectors’ Conference commenced with a decisive address from Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond, emphasizing that the responsibility for driving policing transformation in 2026 rests squarely on the Inspectors. Held under the theme “Modern Policing for a Modern Nation: Integrating […]
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating the family members or next of kin of Ms. Jenifer King, who is currently at the hospital. If you recognize her or have any information that may help reunite her with her family, please contact the hospital as soon as possible […]
A parent has reported that her 6-year-old daughter, a student at Lusignan Primary School, was stung by bees that came from an abandoned lot near the school’s compound. Despite alerting education authorities about the bee presence and the associated dangers, no action has been taken to resolve the issue. The We Invest in Nationhood political […]
The Guyana Police Force’s Inspectors’ Conference 2026 commenced this morning (February 25, 2026) at the Officers’ Mess Annexe, Eve Leary, under the theme: “Modern Policing for a Modern Nation: Integrating Technology, Innovation, and Leadership to Strengthen Public Safety and Trust.” The two-day event will run from February 25th to 26th. During his opening remarks, Commissioner […]
Minister of Education, Hon. Sonia Parag, inspected the ongoing construction of the new Jawalla Secondary School in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) on Tuesday and expressed satisfaction with the project’s progress. Accompanying her were Mr. Marti De Souza, Deputy Chief Education Officer for Amerindian and Hinterland Education Development, along with the project’s contractor and consultant. This $231.9 […]
