Guyana

The High Court in Demerara has declined to exercise jurisdiction over a bail application filed by Attorney-at-Law Darren Wade on behalf of 20-year-old Police Constable Ryan Greene, ruling that it was not brought through the procedures prescribed by law. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, Justice Zamilla Ally-Seepaul struck out the fixed-date application […]

…Teixeira rejects claims of PAC delinquency, blames financial lawlessness under APNU/AFC Govt for delays The parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has taken a decision to merge the Attorney General (AG) reports from 2020 to 2024 in order to reduce the backlog and bring the Committee up to date with its work. This move came from The post PAC […]

Hemawattie Narain is appealing for justice for her 71-year-old husband, who she says remains unresponsive following a collision at Hampshire, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), while her efforts to obtain information about the Police investigation have brought few answers. Deonauth Sookram, also called Premnauth, was riding an electric bike on […]

…increase in grass, rubbish, paddy-shell fires recorded The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) is raising concerns over a 41 per cent increase in fire calls across Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), with grass, rubbish, and agricultural waste fires accounting for the majority of incidents. Statistics for 2026 show a 52.9 per cent increase in grass, rubbish, and […]

Education Minister Sonia Parag on Tuesday concluded a series of engagements with consultants overseeing school construction and rehabilitation projects, emphasising the need for accountability, timely delivery and value for money. Minister Parag stressed that project deadlines must be met and public funds utilised responsibly, underscoring the importance of […]

The importation of vaping products, electronic cigarettes, and related components into Guyana is now restricted following the publication of a new Customs Order in the Official Gazette on Tuesday. The new order takes effect almost a month after President Irfaan Ali announced the Government’s intention to introduce the measure. Order No. 196 of 2026, […]

Almost nine months after the budget measure was announced, the Natural Resources Ministry has now implemented the increase in the Guyana Gold Board’s daily cash payment limit, allowing gold sellers to receive up to $6 million in cash per day, up from the previous $2 million. The adjustment, the Ministry said in its announcement, is The post Gold Board […]

A motor vessel transporting a consignment of cement to New Amsterdam, Berbice (East Berbice-Corentyne), ran aground off Clonbrook, East Coast Demerara (ECD), after experiencing engine failure during its voyage from Georgetown. The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) confirmed on Wednesday that the vessel, identified as the Lady Sandra, was carrying […]

…defends Chair’s meeting with diplomats, rejects “comatose” label The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has defended its Chairman’s recent engagement with Heads of Diplomatic Missions while rejecting claims made by Opposition Commissioner Alexander that the electoral body has become “comatose” because it has not convened a meeting since […]

…after Pres Ali declines resignation offer The United States Government has revoked the visa of Belizean Justice Godfrey Phillip Smith, who is serving as Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the sinking of the MV Barima, but President Dr Irfaan Ali has declined his offer to step down from the position. Justice Smith The post MV Barima CoI: […]