Guyana’s Judiciary cited by US State Dept for sloth in trafficking, other major criminal...
…country retains Tier 1 status in TIP report despite fewer victims referred for care
The United States Department of State has lamented the sloth within...
Police constable charged, gets bail on traffic-related offenses
Elroy Lawrie, 20, a Police Constable of Regional Police Division Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), was on Wednesday granted bail on several traffic-related offenses.
Lawrie was charged with...
“Don’t take women with children” – 65-year-old man warns after being acquitted of rape
A 65-year-old New Amsterdam man who was acquitted on Thursday of rape and sexual activity charges involving a minor has offered advice to other...
Guyana strengthens local forensic testing capacity
Guyana is strengthening its ability to conduct forensic toxicology testing locally, with specialized training underway to improve the scientific support for criminal investigations.
Personnel from...
Chinese businessman remanded to prison for murder of 6-year-old
Seventy-six-year-old Chinese businessman Quan Sheng Li has been charged and remanded to prison for the murder of six-year-old Zi Feng Cao at Parika, East...
Durban St. miner remanded on gun, ammo possession charge
Thirty-three- year -old Mark Gentle, a gold miner of Durban Street, Lodge, Georgetown, was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession...
June 2026 criminal assizes: 21 murder, 6 attempted murder, 6 sexual offence cases among...
…14 discontinued by nolle prosequi
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) disposed of 49 matters during the Demerara June 2026 Criminal Assizes,...
High Court Judge upholds remand of Daniel Seeram pending sentencing for assaulting ex-wife
High Court Judge Justice Joy Persaud-Singh has refused an application by Director of National Border Patrol and former Region Four Chairman, Daniel Seeram seeking...
Essequibo youth gets bail for assaulting Police Officer
Twenty-two-year-old Vivon Tobin, a labourer of Charity Back Street, Essequibo Coast, Region Two, was slapped with two counts of assault committed on a peace...
Essequibo security guard slapped with attempted murder charge after setting wife on fire
A 68-year-old security guard of Hampton Court, Essequibo Coast, was on Friday charged with the attempted murder of his wife following an incident at...
Recent Articles
Providence-Glasgow Housing Development nears completion; allotees to review lots before year-end
The Providence-Glasgow housing development in Region Six, which is expected to accommodate approximately 1,800 residential lots, is nearing completion, with allottees set to begin...
CARICOM reaffirms support for Rodrigues-Birkett, says it’s time for Latin American-Caribbean national to lead...
See full statement from the Caribbean Community:
At their 44th Intersessional Meeting held on 23 October 2026, the Conference of Heads of Government of the...
King Charles III to engage the public, attend GBA summit, meet Toshaos during Guyana...
See full statement from the British High Commission in Georgetown:
His Majesty The King’s State Visit to Guyana will take place this week
His Majesty...
Letter: Linden deserves responsible leadership, not political theatre
Dear Editor,
The Opposition Leader’s shallow intervention over the opening of the new Wismar–Mackenzie Bridge invites a serious question: what constructive proposal is he offering...
GEA testing imported fuel to ensure compliance with national standards
The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) is conducting field testing and analysis exercises at fuel terminals across the country, to ensure compliance with national standards.
Last...
Drivers’ licences, vehicles’ revenue licences & fitness certificates will not be renewed over unpaid...
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, on Tuesday announced that the government will institute measures targeting persons with outstanding traffic tickets.
Speaking...
GCCI cautions against price controls on essential goods
See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry:
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has noted recent public discussions surrounding...
Shooting outside the extradition witness’ home: An $800,000 payment for Police footage amounts to...
Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall, SC, has described the alleged payment of $800,000 by United States-sanctioned and indicted Opposition Leader...
US water experts collaborate with Guyana to improve Mahaica River monitoring
Three United States (US) water specialists visited Guyana for a two-week technical exchange aimed at strengthening the monitoring and management of the Mahaica River,...
New EU pesticide proposal threatens over US$70M in Guyana’s agri-food exports
Guyana’s rice exports to the European Union (EU) could be affected if the bloc goes ahead with proposed changes to its pesticide residue rules,...
