Guyana

–31-year-old embraces red tilapia production with support from Agriculture Ministry By Bebi Shafeah Oosman AGRICULTURAL diversification is taking root in Black Bush Polder, where 31-year-old cattle farmer Azam Shivgobin is expanding his livelihood into aquaculture, demonstrating how young farmers are embracing new opportunities to increase production and […]

HOUSING Minister Collin Croal has ordered a significant strengthening of enforcement in communities, directing officers and rangers to take immediate action against new squatting, unauthorised developments, blocked drains, and the improper placement of materials on roadways. Croal issued the directive during a meeting with enforcement officers and rangers […]

POLICE are investigating the alleged murder of 45-year-old cook Sonia Wilson, whose body was discovered on the verandah of her residence at Block 8, Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo, on Monday. Wilson was found lying motionless in a pool of blood at about 11:30 a.m. on August 10, 2026, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances

POLICE are investigating a shooting incident in West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, which left two sisters injured on Monday night, with investigators recovering a licensed firearm and ammunition from the scene. The incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on August 10, 2026, along West Front Road, West Ruimveldt, where the 26-year-old and 31-year-old sisters were […]

THE Private Sector Commission of Guyana Ltd. (PSC), together with the Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana (WCCIG) and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), has launched a grief counselling and psychosocial support initiative to complement the Government of Guyana’s response to the MV Barima tragedy, supporting affected […]

TWO Venezuelan nationals have been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm following an incident involving a woman in Bartica and were each granted $75,000 bail when they appeared at the Bartica Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. The accused have been identified as 20-year-old self-employed Beilyn Hernandes and 21-year-old saleswoman Benyerlin Hernandes, […]

– granted $75,000 bail A 37-year-old Venezuelan businesswoman from Bartica was granted $75,000 bail after appearing before the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on a charge of unlawful wounding. The accused, Yillen Romero of Third Avenue, Bartica, was charged under Section 30(a) of the Summary Jurisdiction (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:02, in connection […]

POLICE are investigating the alleged murder of a 23-year-old joiner who was fatally stabbed during an altercation with a group of males at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, early Monday morning. The dead man has been identified as Navin Jangbir, called “Buddy”, of Phase One, Good Hope. The incident occurred at about 12:45 a.m. on

POLICE have arrested a 30-year-old miner as they investigate an alleged attempted murder at Agatash Village, Bartica, which left a 19-year-old gold miner seriously injured and a 57-year-old woman hospitalised. The incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Agatash Village along the Essequibo River. According to preliminary […]

I FIND German citizen, Andre Brandli that makes a claim to being Guyanese, a repugnant man. I find Bertrand Ramcharran, a Canadian that was born in Guyana, a dangerously idiotic man. Brandli wasn’t born here and never lived in Guyana. Ramcharran left Guyana more than 50 years ago. The morally questionable characteristic of both men

…says proactive approach needed tackling squatting, drain blockages Housing Minister Collin Croal, has issued a strong directive for heightened enforcement and immediate action against violations occurring in communities, including new squatting, unauthorised developments, the obstruction of drains and the improper placement of materials and other items […]

More than five years after she was discharged in connection with the murder of her husband, fuel dealer Ramzan Alli, 56-year-old Mailaini Alli is once again before the court. Police are relying on new evidence obtained from a prisoner who has entered into a plea agreement. Mailaini appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohammed at the Vigilance The post Wife […]

Former Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), Dr Veerasammy Ramayya, was on Tuesday granted $200,000 station bail as police continue their investigation into the fatal accident at Nigg Public Road, Corentyne, which claimed the life of 42-year-old Ishwarnauth Bisram. The case file, according to reports, has been sent for […]

Weeks after the Gaming Authority Bill was tabled in Parliament to strengthen oversight of Guyana’s rapidly expanding gambling industry, several gaming businesses have approached the Government with a proposal to close their physical betting shops, and transition to online operations. A Government official told this publication that the bill is expected to […]

…says Guyana working to ensure resolution With the MV Canawaima threatened with a sailing ban over safety concerns, the Guyana Government noted that it is working with its Surinamese counterparts to ensure a resolution to the issues. Surinamese media reported that the Maritime Authority Suriname (MAS) has given the Canawaima Management Company N.V. a […]