I News Guyana Reports | A tragic accident occurred this afternoon when a woman was struck and killed while crossing Aubrey Barker Road. The victim has been identified as Shondell Dundas. Reports indicate that around 12:50 PM, Dundas was crossing the road just a few meters from a pedestrian crossing when she was hit by […]
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) worth GY$75 million with the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) to enhance reforestation and environmental restoration initiatives in the Dacoura area of Linden, Region 10. The agreement aims to rehabilitate eight hectares of previously replanted degraded land while also planting an additional […]
Police Constable Daniel Henry, attached to Regional Police Division 1, has been charged with Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Injure, contrary to Section 37 of the Firearm Offences Act, Chapter 16:05. Henry appeared before His Worship Rabindranauth Singh at the Port Kaituma Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, December 4, 2025, via Zoom. The charge […]
Seon Fraser, 26, of Monkey Mountain, and Theron Sandwell, 18, of Paramakatoi, both porters, have been charged with an alleged Attempt to Commit a Felony in connection with a case involving a businessman from Tabatinga, Central Rupununi, Region 9. The charges stem from an incident on December 3, 2025, where it is alleged that the […]
A 22-year-old gold miner, Nicholas Allen of Potaro Road, Bartica, was arrested on Wednesday following a police operation that uncovered nearly 300 grams of cannabis. During the intelligence-led operation, police entered a makeshift camp where they encountered Allen. A search of the premises revealed 298.4 grams of suspected cannabis leaves, seeds, and stems, which were […]
Robbie Rambarran, Chief Executive Officer of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), has raised concerns over a significant surge in kidney disease cases in Guyana, indicating that the nation is facing a health crisis reflective of a troubling global trend. Rambarran reported that local healthcare facilities are struggling to cope with the increasing number of […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, has responded to criticism over the delay in electing a new Leader of the Opposition, asserting that the matter will resolve once Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, returns from overseas. However, Nandlall emphasized that the public discourse is overlooking a more critical issue: […]
Authorities are investigating the murder of 42-year-old porter Michael Rawlins, who was reportedly stabbed to death on Wednesday evening by his 27-year-old girlfriend in an incident that occurred at their home in Recht Door Zee. According to a police statement, the suspect, a Special Constable, and Rawlins were involved in a domestic argument that escalated. […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports | A 28-year-old contractor from Amelia’s Ward, Martin Fraser, has been remanded to prison following charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Fraser, of Castello Avenue in Central Amelia’s Ward, was accused of possessing an unlicensed firearm and matching rounds on December 1, 2025. The charges were filed […]
Azruddin Mohamed, leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, has officially appealed to CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett for intervention in what he describes as a “stalled and troubling” process regarding the election of a Leader of the Opposition in Guyana. In a letter sent on Tuesday, which was later shared on WIN’s […]
Five of the six charges against 36-year-old businessman Bradly Sampson, also known as “Doggie,” were dismissed during a hearing at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. Initially, Sampson faced multiple charges stemming from incidents that occurred on July 15, 2025, at the Square of the Revolution. He pleaded not guilty to allegations of unlawfully wounding […]
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has made history by successfully completing a series of chain kidney transplants, the first of their kind not only for Guyana but for the entire Caribbean. A chain kidney transplant involves pairs of patients in need of a kidney transplant and donors willing to donate on their behalf. In […]
The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning, through its Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department, recently carried out an offshore inspection of the Prosperity Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. The inspection aimed to evaluate the vessel’s compliance with Guyana’s OSH Act and the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Standards. The inspection […]
Authorities have launched an investigation following the discovery of a suspected RF-15 rifle and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation at 77 Miles, Unamco Road. This incident is part of a concerning trend of firearm finds reported across Guyana in recent days. The discovery occurred around 11:30 AM on Tuesday during routine patrols in a remote […]
In a significant move to support vulnerable citizens, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Wednesday that all persons living with disabilities in Guyana will receive a one-off cash grant of $50,000 before the end of this month. During a Christmas luncheon commemorating International Day for Persons with Disabilities, President Ali stated, “I have instructed that […]
News Room Guyana Reports | A young mother from Corentyne is seeking clarity and support after her newborn was reportedly taken from her care while she was recovering at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital. Keshma Jagdeo, 20, from Miss Phoebe, Port Mourant, recounted that she went to the Port Mourant Public Hospital on Wednesday, October […]
The case involving four suspects charged in connection with the deadly bombing at a Regent Street gas station has been adjourned to December 16, 2025. The delay follows the prosecution’s disclosure that critical evidence is still undergoing analysis abroad. The proceedings took place on Wednesday morning at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, presided over by Acting […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC, has addressed concerns regarding the Government’s newly announced motor-vehicle tint policy during his weekly Issues in the News program on Tuesday night. Nandlall emphasized that the measure is part of a comprehensive reform of traffic laws aimed at enhancing safety and reducing accidents on the nation’s roadways. Nandlall pointed to […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has firmly rejected claims that the government’s rollout of digital identity cards poses any threat to citizens’ privacy. During his weekly “Issues in the News” programme, he emphasized that necessary legal safeguards are already in place and that only public-domain information is being collected in […]
A mutual agreement has been reached between the Honourable Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, and the vendors at Parika Market during a constructive engagement held today. The vendors have agreed to fully relocate inside the market by midnight on December 29, 2025. The decision aims to clear the roadways currently used […]
