Guyana

By Naomi Parris King Charles III has said the transatlantic trade in enslaved people continues to cast a shadow over Commonwealth nations, urging members to build modern partnerships that address past wrongs through practical action. Addressing the opening ceremony of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda on Tuesday, the […]

Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed could face a murder charge in connection with the 2021 execution-style killing of gold dealer Ricardo “Paper Shorts” Fagundes, with United States attorney Glenn Hanoman telling the court that there is “strong and compelling evidence” to support such a charge. Hanoman raised the issue on Tuesday before Chief […]

The following is the full text of a statement from the PSC: “The Private Sector Commission (PSC) unequivocally condemns the reported calls for violence, including statements invoking the burning of ExxonMobil’s premises and threats against members of the Guyana Police Force. “There can be no justification for such statements. No political […]

–in violent displays at Magistrates’ court, Stabroek area A group of protesters mobilised by the Mohameds family resorted to violence against the police and disorder outside of the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and the wider Stabroek area, on Monday. The actions were condemned as a premeditated attempt to create instability in keeping with continuous […]

-President Ali says, applauds ranks for protecting borders and helping communities PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening and modernising the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and as the Force celebrates its 61st anniversary, he has highlighted investments in equipment, infrastructure, training, and improved living […]

–‘Melly Mel’ urges destruction, national crisis over Mohamed’s remand MELISSA “Melly Mel” Atwell, Bradly Sampson, also known as “Doggie”, and Michael “Bigz Mike” Williams have called for violent resistance and threatened action against the Guyana Police Force, while urging Guyanese to take to the streets and target ExxonMobil’s local […]

-after autopsy unearths head trauma, two taser studs A POST-MORTEM examination was conducted on Monday, November 2, 2026, on the body of Gavin Douglas, a 32-year-old labourer of Crane, West Coast Demerara and Recht-Door-Zee, Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara. The examination was performed by Government Pathologist Dr Nehaul Singh, who determined the […]

By Bebi Shafeah Oosman AGRICULTURE Minister Zulfikar Mustapha recently announced that the government is taking steps to reduce Guyana’s dependence on imported hatching eggs as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s poultry industry and boost local agricultural production. “I want to tell you; I want to break the news that we are working

-says lawbreakers could face terrorism charges THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday warned members of the public that acts of violence, destruction of property, deliberate obstruction of public roads, threats against individuals, and the incitement or organisation of such activities will be dealt with firmly and in accordance with the law. In a press

  AMIDST consistent claims of mistreatment, the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) on Monday released the prison regime for Azruddin Mohamed to show that claims he was confined to his cell for 23 hours and 50 minutes were untrue and inconsistent with prison records. Hours after Mohamed repeated the untrue claims while being taken to court

Former Region Four Chairman and current National Coordinator of Guyana’s Border Patrol Unit, Daniel Seeram, will not have to serve prison time after Magistrate Abigail Gibbs on Monday suspended the remaining 13 months of his sentence for assaulting his former wife, Farzana Hamid. Seeram’s sentenced started at 24 months’ imprisonment but the Magistrate […]

Developed through a collaboration involving the Ministry of Education, the World Bank and other key stakeholders, a new digital management platform, the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Education Management Information System (EMIS), has been launched to improve institutional management, strengthen oversight and support the monitoring […]

…Guyana among 3 countries benefiting from 3-year programme Scotiabank is targeting 1,750 young people across Guyana, Barbados and Jamaica through a three-year initiative aimed at increasing awareness of renewable energy, environmental sustainability and emerging career opportunities. The bank announced on Monday that the programme, which began in 2025, is […]

With global stakeholders gathered in Georgetown last week to explore practical solutions to mobilise investment for biodiversity protection, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI), Shawn Gurcharran, says that financial institutions can play a key role in helping to transform ideas into commercially viable projects. He […]

Police are investigating an alleged arson attempt at the Konawaruk wooden bridge, a major access route to and from Mahdia in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), after sections of the structure were discovered on fire on Monday. Initial investigations indicate that unknown individuals reportedly set fire to the bridge, damaging portions of the wooden structure. […]