Guyana News Update

Authorities have launched an investigation into a brazen double murder that occurred late Wednesday evening, claiming the lives of two men. The victims, identified as 22-year-old Cordel August and 35-year-old Keon Headley, were fatally shot shortly after 10:00 p.m. while at a shop in Vigilance South. According to preliminary police reports, a group of individuals […]

The long-anticipated paper committal hearing for Alfred Dejonge, who stands charged with the manslaughter of 22-year-old businesswoman Stacy Walton, has been rescheduled for August 6, 2026, at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court. The proceedings, originally slated for Thursday, July 2, were postponed after defense attorney Chandra Sohan was required to attend a High Court engagement […]

As of early July 2026, the Government of Guyana’s $100,000 National Cash Grant—a flagship initiative announced in the 2026 National Budget—continues to be rolled out across the country. Progress: The distribution exercise is well underway, with reports indicating that over 430,000 eligible Guyanese adults (18 years and older) have already received their payments via direct […]

A fatal multi-vehicle collision occurred on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at approximately 6:42 a.m. on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge Access Road, resulting in the death of a 65-year-old Cuban national. The victim, identified as Gerardo Machado Valdivia of Providence, East Bank Demerara, was attempting to cross the road from south to north when […]

Two men from Nabaclis Village, Collis “Cappo” Bristol and Akeem “Burnham” Burgess, were killed late Sunday night in a suspected hit-and-run collision along the Railway Embankment at Clonbrook. The two men were traveling on a motorcycle when they were struck by a motor car. The driver of the vehicle reportedly fled the scene immediately following […]

Paper committal proceedings regarding the deadly October 2025 bombing of the Regent Street Mobil Gas Station continued on Monday before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The court session saw the submission of additional video exhibits into the record. These include CCTV footage captured at the scene of the attack and […]

The Guyanese entertainment industry is in mourning following the untimely passing of the talented dancehall and soca artiste, Lil’ Saint. Known for his versatility and high-energy performances, the young entertainer’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief from fans, colleagues, and government officials alike. Lil’ Saint was widely regarded as an emerging force in the […]

More than 350 landowners successfully collected their Certificates of Title today during the Central Housing and Planning Authority’s (CH&PA) “Dream Realised” Housing Drive. The event, hosted at the Guyana National Stadium as part of the International Building Expo 2026, saw a significant turnout of residents from Laurentia Catherina and Vriesland, Region Three. The Ministry of […]

Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, has issued a formal statement calling for public calm as investigations commence into the tragic death of 16-year-old Aftaz King. King died on Thursday evening, June 25, 2026, during a police pursuit on the Princeton Access Road in Corentyne, Berbice. The incident has sparked significant local concern and […]

HGP Nightly News Reports : The search for 26-year-old Dailen Paneque Gómez has come to a tragic end. The Guyana Police Force confirmed on Wednesday evening that the missing woman’s body was discovered, and the case has now been escalated to a murder investigation. Paneque Gómez, a resident of Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara (ECD), […]

Two drivers appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Diamond/Golden Grove Magistrate’s Court on Monday, June 22, 2026, where they were charged and remanded to prison in connection with a fatal accident that occurred on the Providence Public Road this past Saturday. Kord Sobers, 55, of Parfaite Harmonie, and Colin Cumberbatch, 31, of Kitty, were […]

The Guyana Police Force has issued urgent bulletins for two missing minors, and the public is asked to share this information widely to assist in their safe recovery. Trishsnante Perasud, a 16-year-old Guyanese national with a brown complexion and a height of approximately 162 cm, was reported missing from her home at Lot 1723 Parika […]

Justice Sandil Kissoon has sentenced 28-year-old Shaquawn Alleyne, also known as “IsWe” or “IsWe Boss,” to 25 years in prison for the 2021 murder of his girlfriend, Shonette Dover. The sentence, handed down at the Supreme Court of Judicature, will be backdated to his date of admission to prison on January 30, 2024. The murder […]

During his address at the Enmore Martyrs Day commemoration on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali reaffirmed his administration’s goal to increase the personal income tax threshold to G$200,000 before the end of his current term. The President emphasized the government’s consistent track record of reducing the tax burden on Guyanese workers […]

A 27-year-old miner, Ivor Henry, also known as “Ivy,” has been taken into police custody following his arrest on Tuesday in connection with a murder that occurred nearly a year ago. Acting on intelligence received, ranks from the Baramita Police Station launched a targeted operation at Triangle Backdam in the North West District at approximately […]

A 24-year-old miner from Region One has been remanded to prison following his appearance in the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Monday, June 15, 2026. Orin Cozier, also known as Orin France, a resident of Haimacabra Village, Moruca, was formally charged with Attempt to Commit Murder, contrary to Section 103(c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, […]

Mathis Jacobis, a 33-year-old fisherman from Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, and Paramakatoi Village, Region Eight, has been remanded to prison following his appearance at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court on Friday, June 12, 2026. Jacobis appeared before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan to face a charge of Possession of Ammunition Without a Licence, contrary to Section 16(2)(a) of […]

Authorities are preparing to file a second charge against 23-year-old Shaheed Mohammed, alias “Max,” in connection with the injuries inflicted upon the grandmother of 7-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohammed. Crime Chief and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Wendell Blanhum, confirmed that investigators are currently finalizing their probe. The progression of the case is presently contingent on the […]

Authorities have launched an investigation into the death of 53-year-old Cuban national Wilbur Fonseca, whose body was discovered on the railway embankment in Coldingen, East Coast Demerara, on Wednesday morning. Fonseca, who resided in Eccles on the East Bank of Demerara, was found lying face down on the southern side of the railway embankment. Crime […]

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, a jury at the Berbice High Court found Anil Sancharra and Vinod Gopaul guilty of the 2020 murders of West Coast Berbice cousins Isaiah and Joel Henry. The proceedings were presided over by Justice Simone Morris. The conviction follows a trial centered on the testimony of Akash Singh, a key […]

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has expressed deep sadness following the passing of Cde. Vishnu Samaroo, the former Regional Vice Chairman of Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam). In a formal tribute, the President lauded Cde. Samaroo as an “industrious and knowledgeable” leader who possessed a profound grasp of the regional challenges and developmental needs facing the Pomeroon-Supenaam […]

A 23-year-old farmer has confessed to the brutal murder of seven-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohamed and the attack on his 72-year-old great-grandmother in Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo. Deputy Commissioner of Police and Crime Chief, Wendell Blanhum, confirmed the confession on Sunday, stating that the suspect was broken down by investigators who confronted him with “compelling digital […]

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Clifton Anthony Hicken, has made history by becoming the first head of the Guyana Police Force to receive an honorary doctorate. During a convocation ceremony held Saturday at the Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport, the International American University conferred upon Commissioner Hicken a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Rights and Social […]

A tragic accident on Thursday evening has claimed the life of a porter attached to the G Mining Company. The deceased has been identified as Isaiah Malachi Williams. According to reports, Williams was traveling home in a motor canter along the Long Creek Public Road when the vehicle crashed into a concrete bridge. The force […]

Four men are currently in police custody following a failed attempt to stage a kidnapping, which authorities say was a deceptive scheme to extract money from a relative abroad. The investigation began after authorities received reports of a kidnapping involving a Cuban national. It is alleged that a photo was sent to the victim’s father, […]

A 24-year-old mason has been remanded to prison following the formal filing of a murder charge in connection with the death of his 55-year-old mother, Surujdai “Sharda” Kahrui. Greedesh Ramkissoon, a resident of Lot 80 Cornelia Ida, Block ‘Y’, appeared before Magistrate Rabindra Singh at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. He stands accused of […]

Developing Story : A 16-year-old boy, lost his life on Tuesday afternoon following a devastating two-vehicle collision along the Maida Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice. The victims has been identified as Porshatam Hoolasia, 16, of Port Mourant, Corentyne. According to preliminary reports, the fatal accident occurred at approximately 4:00 p.m. and involved motor vehicles bearing registration […]

Three separate drink-driving cases were heard at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court before His Worship Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir, resulting in two guilty pleas and fines, and one not guilty plea with the matter adjourned for trial. Godwin Shepherd — Guilty, Fined $200,000 Godwin Shepherd, 49, a construction worker of Lot 10 Danielstown, Essequibo Coast, was […]

Police are investigating an alleged murder that claimed the life of a 23-year-old labourer following a violent altercation at Lovers Lane, Amelia’s Ward, Mackenzie, Linden, on Sunday evening. The deceased has been identified as Tafawa Alexander of Scheme Hill, Wismar, who succumbed to multiple stab wounds inflicted during the incident, which occurred at approximately 18:07hrs. […]

A desperate appeal has been launched to raise funds for emergency medical treatment for a young child who sustained severe burns while sleeping. Little Liana suffered devastating burns while sleeping in her bed. She was rushed to the Linden Health Center before being quickly transferred to Georgetown Public Hospital, where she is currently being managed […]

The Guyana Police Force has issued wanted bulletins for three men in connection with last week’s discovery of 10 high-powered AK-47 rifles in the Corentyne, Berbice area. The three wanted men have been identified as 33-year-old Antonio Alonzo Lawrie aka “Lanzo” of Farm Village, East Bank Demerara and Crabwood Creek, Corentyne; 32-year-old Ryan Singh aka […]

A 33-year-old taxi driver of Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara, was on Thursday remanded to prison after being charged in connection with the discovery of ten AK-47 rifles in Berbice. Stephen Rajah appeared before the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court where a possession of firearm charge was read to him. He was not required to plead […]

President Dr. Irfaan Ali confirmed that the first set of disbursements from the new Guyana Development Bank will be made soon, as the government plans to table the necessary legislation at the next sitting of the National Assembly. At a press conference on Friday, President Ali told reporters that the technical work needed for the […]

A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death on Wednesday evening at the Route 40 mini-bus park at the Stabroek Square, and the suspect is also 17-years-old. In a statement this morning, the Guyana Police Force identified the dead young man as Keroy Profit of Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara. According to a Police statement, Profit […]

Almost a year after local social media star Daniel Wharton aka “Baby Skello” was charged for blasphemous libel, he walked out of the Diamond Magistrates’ Court as a free man after the charge against him was dismissed. In June 2025, Wharton was charged and remanded to prison over a song that he sang on his […]

Nineteen-year-old Joel Darrel from Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) was on Tuesday slapped with 15 traffic-related charges when he appeared before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court. Police stated that on Friday, April 24, 2026, along the Tabatinga Public Road, Lethem, Central Rupununi, the teen was driving without being the holder of […]

With heavy rainfall expected over the next few days and with a possible extension of the rainy season, President Irfaan Ali has assured that all systems are in place to minimize flooding in and around the city, as well as other vulnerable areas. The President, along with Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, and Minister of Culture, […]

A 29-year-old vendor of Charity Back Street, Essequibo Coast, was fined and ordered to complete community service after pleading guilty to a drug trafficking charge at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court. Von Tobin was charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to Section 5 (1) (a) (i) of the Narcotic Drugs […]

The taxi driver who was stabbed during an argument with another driver on Friday evening has succumbed to his injuries. The dead man has been identified as 36-year-old Casey Chapman of South Sophia, Greater Georgetown. Based on police reports, Chapman was driving along Farmers Field, Plum Park, Sophia at around 23:45 hours when another vehicle […]

UNIDENTIFIED DROWNING VICTIM The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the family of a male patient. The patient was admitted on Sunday following a non-fatal drowning incident and remains unidentified at this time. If you recognize him or have any information that may assist in locating his relatives, please contact […]

Plans are underway for the construction of a new modern building to house the Central Immigration and Passport Office, as authorities move to expand services and improve comfort for the growing number of persons accessing the facility. During an exclusive interview with the News Room on Thursday, Deputy Chief Immigration Officer Stephen Telford confirmed that […]

Jair Robeiro, a 22-year-old male Guyanese of Indian descent, a taxi driver of Lot 39 New Road, Essequibo Coast, was charged for the offence of driving whilst breath alcohol level exceeded the prescribed limit. The offence was committed on Tuesday, 28th April 2026, at Charity Access Road, Essequibo Coast, and was laid under Section 39A […]

Highlighting Guyana’s growing appeal as a place to live and retire, President Dr Irfaan Ali said that increasing numbers of Guyanese in the diaspora are returning home to register for and receive their pensions locally. He made the remarks on Friday during a Labour Day Brunch hosted at State House, where he outlined that the […]

Eulex Andre Jeffery, called “Ratty,” a 45-year-old gold miner of Company Road, Buxton, East Coast Demerara, has been charged in connection with the death of Moses Chappelle, called “Bizo.” He also faces charges for firearm and ammunition offences. The first charge, manslaughter, was laid contrary to Section 94 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter […]

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has raised serious concerns that some citizens are squandering their government cash grants on gambling, expressing alarm at what he described as a significant social problem nationwide. Speaking during his programme “Issues in the News” on Tuesday evening, Nandlall stressed that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) […]

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has issued a formal statement addressing the recent display of material asserting Venezuela’s claim to Guyana’s Essequibo region during official engagements within the bloc, following President Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s letter of concern dated 28 April 2026. CARICOM acknowledged the Guyanese president’s grave concerns regarding the public display of such material during […]

Two Corentyne, Berbice men have each been fined $150,000 after pleading guilty to driving while their breath alcohol levels exceeded the prescribed limit, in separate matters heard at the Whim Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate T. Hardy. Mahash Achabar, 56, of Lot 140 Bushlot Village, Corentyne, was arrested on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at approximately 19:15 […]

Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill has met with vendors operating along Dennis Street in the vicinity of ‘C’ Field, Sophia, to map out a plan to relocate them without disrupting their livelihoods as major roadworks continue in the area. The meeting, held in the Ministry’s boardroom, was aimed at establishing a clear and […]

Traffic headquarters officer cites Section 11 of Motor Vehicle Act as GRA flags rise in unregistered vehicles on public roads Assistant Superintendent of Police Sherwin Henry has issued a firm warning to motorists across Guyana that driving unregistered vehicles is a breach of the law and carries penalties including a $150,000 fine or three months […]

Attorney General Anil Nandlall has said he will exercise restraint in publicly commenting on the extradition case involving Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, following a caution issued by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) during Tuesday’s hearing. CCJ President Justice Winston Anderson, while acknowledging that attorneys have a right to free speech, noted that they also […]

Two motorists have been fined following appearances before separate magistrates’ courts on Monday on a combined total of seven traffic-related charges. At the Bartica Magistrate’s Court, 23-year-old mechanic Mahendra Benny of Lot 19 One and a Quarter Mile, Potaro, appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohammed and pleaded guilty to four charges. He was found to have […]

A family of four has been left homeless after a fire destroyed their two-storey wooden and concrete home at David James Scheme, Charity, Essequibo Coast, Region Two, on Sunday morning. The blaze is believed to have started between 07:15 and 08:30 hours, approximately an hour after incense (agrabatti) and a diya were lit at the […]

Shared from Akelo Elliott : Nine-year-old Jamal Clement should be thinking about school, friends, family and what he wants to be when he grows up not fighting for his life. But today, Jamal is facing something no child should ever have to face. He has been diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia, an aggressive and life-threatening blood […]

A Layne Avenue man and his neighbour have been placed on a lifetime bond to keep the peace following a dispute that culminated in the cutting of an electrical cord. Brandon Mars, 26, appeared before Magistrate Orinthia Smith at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Friday, facing charges of abusive language and damage to property. The […]

President Irfaan Ali has revealed that Guyana has resumed talks on establishing a local oil refinery, citing the need to strengthen the country’s energy independence as the world wrestles with the effects of the largest-ever global oil supply disruption. Making the disclosure in a video statement on Wednesday, President Ali said the government is also […]

NCN Reports : The man who lost his life in the construction site collapse at Atlantic Gardens, East Coast Demerara, has been identified as 46-year-old Radesh Domingo, a construction worker originally from Spring Gardens, Essequibo, who had been residing in Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara at the time of the incident. The tragedy occurred when […]

A flock of capybara on the runway at the Ogle airstrip caused an incident involving a Trans Guyana Airways Beechcraft GAQ8R aircraft on Tuesday evening. The aircraft, piloted by Captain Melville, was on its way back from Suriname when the animals crossed the runway during landing. One animal died as a result of the collision. […]

Authorities have confirmed with deep sadness that the body of Captain Ryder Castillo has been located at the crash site of the Air Services Limited Cessna 208 aircraft in Region Eight, with all indications suggesting that death occurred instantly at the time of the accident. In a statement, officials disclosed that the remains were found […]

News Room Guyana Reports : The close-knit Indigenous community of St Cuthbert’s Mission was plunged into deep mourning on Sunday after two teenagers died in separate incidents just hours apart, leaving families, friends, and residents struggling to comprehend the losses. The community awoke at around 5:00 hours to the devastating news that 18-year-old Raj Henry […]

Police have released further details surrounding the death of a 53-year-old Berbice man who was killed on Friday night after being run over by a truck while lying on the public road. Dead is Mark Songster of Lot 6 Section ‘C’ Fyrish Road, Corentyne, Berbice. The fatal incident occurred at approximately 20:10 hours on the […]

NCN Reports : The Director of Public Prosecutions has advised that 26-year-old Sarah Elizabeth Shivpersaud be charged with the murder of her seven-year-old daughter, Isabella Dabidyal, in a case that has deeply shaken communities across Guyana. Police sources confirmed that legal advice was received from the DPP late Friday afternoon, clearing the way for the […]

A 24-year-old labourer has been remanded to prison after being charged with two counts of drug trafficking following a police operation at Charity Backstreet, Essequibo Coast. Collis Goodluck of Dartmouth, Essequibo Coast, appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where he faced two separate charges of possession of narcotics […]

Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has issued a no-nonsense warning to anyone considering setting up vending stalls along road shoulders where the Corentyne Highway widening project is underway making clear that immediate removal will follow, with no prior notice given. Speaking to stakeholders as construction continues along the corridor, Edghill was unambiguous about how the […]

The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) has reported two significant drug enforcement actions this week, including an airport interception and a sentencing stemming from a months-long investigation on the Corentyne. Ogle Airport Interception A man was arrested last Thursday after CANU officers intercepted a parcel of cannabis at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport at […]

Tragic reports have emerged of a 15-year-old boy drowning at Hot and Cold Lake in Region Two on Monday. The teen has been identified only as Arif. Further details surrounding the circumstances of the drowning are still emerging at this time. This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. […]

Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud has broken her silence on the death of seven-year-old Isabella Dabadial, describing the incident as “sad and heartbreaking” and using the tragedy to issue an urgent call for greater compassion around mental health in Guyana. Isabella died on Sunday after allegedly being suffocated by her […]

A 28-year-old Brazilian national appeared before the Lethem Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday and was remanded to prison after being charged with robbery under arms. Christians Barros Buckley, a driver of Bonfim, Brazil, was charged under Section 222(c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, in connection with an armed robbery committed at Lethem. Buckley […]

The Iwokrama International Centre has strongly condemned the actions of a group of passersby who were recently observed physically harassing a Giant Green Anaconda within the Iwokrama Forest, warning that such behaviour is both irresponsible and unlawful. According to the Centre, individuals were seen pulling and interfering with the animal, causing unnecessary stress and potential […]

A group of workers contracted to the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) were forced to abandon their worksite and run for their lives on Tuesday after disturbing a hive of Africanized bees in Haslington, East Coast Demerara. The frightening incident occurred on March 31, 2026, while the crew was carrying out works in the area. Video […]

The United States says it is closely monitoring Guyana’s case against Venezuela that remains before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and that it remains prepared to stand with Guyana against Venezuela’s “aggression.” Speaking on the “SOURCES” programme on Sunday, US Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot said discussions with Venezuela on its claims to Guyana’s […]

Hgp Nightly News Reports : A Video Circulating Widely On Social Media Has Sparked Outrage Among Motorsport Fans After An Assault Allegedly Unfolded During An Official Race Sanctioned By The Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (Gmrsc). The Incident Reportedly Occurred During The Supermoto Race At The Mps Kart Revival Event, Which Got Underway At […]

This morning, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Honourable Priya Manickchand, visited several communities across the East Bank and Georgetown that were severely impacted by flooding following heavy, persistent rainfall overnight. During her visits, Minister Manickchand engaged directly with residents, listening to their concerns and assessing the challenges they are facing as a result […]

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, says the Government’s $100,000 national cash grant programme is receiving a strong early response, with thousands of Guyanese completing registration within the first 24 hours after the online portal went live. Speaking on Friday evening, Dr. Singh reported that 6,834 […]

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Fadel Shaw, 37, a laborer from Three Friends, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), was arrested after 3.2 grams of cocaine were found in his possession. He was charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking and was remanded to prison. Shaw appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court last […]

Mr. James Gladwin Samuels of McDoom, Georgetown has reached an extraordinary milestone: 100 years of life, love, and lived experience. A century filled with stories of resilience, quiet courage, and unwavering strength. On Monday, our officers from the Difficult Circumstances Unit (DCU) paid him a visit at his home and took a thoughtful care package […]

Disney has confirmed that two major Disney and Pixar franchises are set to return with new theatrical sequels in the coming years. According to information released during Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro’s first shareholder meeting, both Lilo & Stitch 2—a live-action adaptation of the concept—and Incredibles 3, the original animated follow-up, are currently in active development. […]

Kaieteur News Reports : Fifteen-year-old Tiana Chapman, who was stabbed more than 25 times by the father of her child, says she is relieved that her attacker has been apprehended and is in police custody, but is now calling on authorities to “hasten” the delivery of justice. In her first interview since the assault, Chapman, […]

NCN Reoports : Two people died and four others were injured in a crash at Airy Hall, Mahaicony, Region Five, this evening. One of the victims has been identified as 33-year-old Serochanie Kehmraj of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo. The taxi driver who also died has not yet been identified. Police said six occupants were in […]

The Customs Anti‑Narcotics Unit (CANU) has seized 222 THC‑infused beverages hidden inside cargo shipments at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), authorities confirmed today. The products were designed to resemble ordinary soft drinks, raising concerns that they could be mistakenly consumed by unsuspecting members of the public, particularly young people. CANU warned that cannabis and all […]

Kamraj Gildharie, a 44‑year‑old Guyanese security guard of Indian descent from Richmond Coconut Dam, Essequibo Coast, was fined after pleading guilty to refusing to provide a breath specimen for a breath alcohol test, contrary to Section 39B(5) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02. The offence occurred on Saturday, 15 November 2025, […]

Amanza Walton‑Desir of the Forward Guyana Movement says she has begun engaging authorities to secure immediate relief for families affected by recent demolitions in Friendship, East Bank Demerara, urging that responses be fair and humane. In a message posted today, Walton‑Desir said she is focusing on support for single mothers, children and other vulnerable households […]