Opposition finds Alves, La Bennet as “unfavourable” candidates for GECOM Chair
The Opposition did not find favour with Attorney Kesaundra Alves and Justice Claudette La Bennet as nominees for the post of chairperson of the...
Mechanic remanded for possession of high-powered weapon
A 32-year-old motorcycle mechanic was today remanded to prison for the illegal possession of a high-powered weapon.
Devon Atkinson, known as “Wild Buck”, of Kitty,...
21-Y-O charged for robbing, shooting Kristian Jeffery
A 21-year-old resident of Alberttown, Georgetown was today charged for the shooting and robbing of motor racer, Kristian Jeffery who was attacked by a...
Top Cop signals intention to replace SOCU Head
Police Commissioner Leslie James has signaled the administration’s intention to replace Sydney James as the Head of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU).
“Later on,...
95 persons die from snakebite in five years
An estimated 95 persons have died over a five year period as a result of being bitten by venomous snakes, the Ministry of Public...
4 nominees “not unacceptable” to President Granger
After close to two hours of talks, President David Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo decided that more meetings are needed to arrive at...
Woman shot had secured a restraining order against her ex-boyfriend
The 20-year-old woman who is currently battling for her life had secured a restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, Daniel Hinckson, 24.
Faith Thompson was shot...
Regional teaching standards to be reviewed
Experts from the Caribbean and Latin American Region will review teaching standards during a consultation exercise this week, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) said in...
20 years jail for mother who killed son, 8
Sonia King, 31, was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment after she confessed to killing her eight-year-old son, Emanuel King, in February 2016.
The sentence was...
Man shoots girlfriend, then commits suicide
A 24-year-old man of Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara (WBD) this morning allegedly shot his girlfriend and then reportedly turned the gun on himself.
The...
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Guyana’s Civil Aviation Training School earns ICAO Gold Standard accreditation
Guyana’s Civil Aviation Training School has earned Gold Standard accreditation from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) under its TRAINAIR PLUS Programme, marking a...
Teen charged with rape of 13-Y-O on $300,000 bail
An 18-year-old construction worker of Richmond Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) has been charged with the rape of a child under the...
Govt to intervene as brokers face US$25,000 daily demurrage fees at local ports
The government will seek to address a growing issue at local ports, where brokers are facing demurrage fees of up to US$25,000 per day.
Demurrage...
“Symbolic aggression” against Guyana’s sovereignty – PSC condemns Venezuelan acting president over brooch depicting...
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) of Guyana has strongly condemned what it describes as a “deliberate and provocative” display of imagery by a senior...
Republic Bank CPL 2026 fixtures confirmed
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has officially unveiled the fixtures for the 2026 season, with 39 matches set to take place from...
Govt investigating threat to CANU Director
See full statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs:
The Ministry of Home Affairs is aware of a video currently circulating on social media which...
Man killed in Pomeroon River boat mishap
A 28-year-old man was on Sunday evening killed during a boat mishap along the Pomeroon River.
Dead is Niftan Persaud, who resided with his father...
Cabinet team visits ONE GUYANA FPSO
The Ministry of Natural Resources, in collaboration with ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, facilitated an offshore visit for a team of Cabinet members to the ONE...
Cuban national, 19, successfully undergoes life-changing surgery at GPHC after stabbed to head
See full statement from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation:
In the early hours of the morning, when most of the city was asleep, a life-threatening...
Govt expands support for men, strengthens family violence laws
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security plans to roll out new interventions to reshape the way men access support services and the...
