Guyana

TRAGEDY struck the community of Fyrish on Easter Sunday after a 26 year old mother in a state of frustration fatally suffocated her seven year old daughter and attempted to kill herself and one year old son. Dead is Isabella Dabadial, a seven-year-old student of Cooper Primary School and of Fyrish Road, Corentyne. Her brother,

— New airstrip to improve access, support medivac services, unlock economic opportunities in Region Nine By Bebi Shafeah Oosman PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali on Saturday commissioned a new 3,000-foot runway at Karasabai, Region Nine, marking a major investment in hinterland infrastructure, aimed at improving connectivity and unlocking economic opportunities. […]

 —to deliver basic screenings, health education, community care under new initiative THE Government of Guyana is moving to integrate churches into the delivery of primary healthcare services, with President, Dr Irfaan Ali signalling a nationwide rollout that will see religious institutions playing a frontline role in community health. Speaking during the […]

— motorists urged to follow defensive- driving principles as ranks prioritise assistance AS traffic volumes increase for the annual rodeo in Region Nine, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has intensified a safety-driven operation along the Linden to Mabura corridor, combining enforcement with direct public engagement and assistance. Traffic ranks from Traffic […]

THOUSANDS of residents in Region Nine will begin receiving government cash grants from Thursday, as part of a nationwide initiative to deliver direct financial support to citizens. President Irfaan Ali made the announcement during the commissioning of the Karasabai airstrip on Saturday, revealing that more than 1, 200 persons in the region have already […]

ELEVEN families in Lethem are now proud home owners after receiving keys under the government’s Lethem Housing Support Initiative, marking another step towards expanded home ownership in the region. Among the beneficiaries was Judith Browne, who described the moment as especially meaningful as it came just days before her birthday. She said receiving the […]

POLICE have recovered 960 grams of suspected cannabis after a man abandoned a motorcycle and fled into nearby bushes during a patrol between Paramakatoi and Bamboo Creek villages in the North Pakaraimas. The discovery was made around 14:00 hrs on Thursday, April 2, 2026, during a routine patrol exercise. Police said ranks observed a male

GIVEN the wars and conflict spreading among nations, the divisiveness within countries and the political machinations affecting our world today, there is a dire need for us to look to those things that bind us together and remind us of our common humanity. Sport is unquestionably such a force. It brings together people of different

MOTORISTS across Guyana are now feeling the full impact of stricter vehicle tint regulations, which came into force on April 1, with authorities warning that non-compliance will result in a $30,000 fine. With enforcement already underway, drivers are being urged to ensure their vehicles meet the revised standards or risk being penalised. Attorney General and

— urges stricter safety culture and shared responsibility  AS Guyana’s  economic transformation is accelerated, Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith, has issued a firm warning that national development must never come at the expense of workers’ safety, stressing that progress and protection must advance in tandem. With rapid […]

Yesterday, some 11 Lethem, Region Nine, families received keys to their brand-new homes which were constructed under the Lethem Housing Support Initiative. Each of the homes measures approximately 550 square feet and includes two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen area, and a bathroom facility. Valued at about $3 million, the homes are made more The post […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a comprehensive road safety advisory ahead of the Easter weekend, urging all road users across the country to exercise increased caution, patience, and responsibility. Special attention is being directed to motorists traveling along the Lethem–Mabura–Linden–Georgetown corridor, as well as those journeying in […]

Two Essequibo Coast regions Two men were recently fined for driving under the influence of alcohol when they appeared at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court. Little John Candie, 33, of Hibernia Essequibo Coast, was arrested on Sunday, March 28, 2026, along the Suddie Public Road Essequibo Coast but appeared on Thursday before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir, […]

A 47-year-old labourer of No. 72 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was taken into custody following the discovery of a firearm and several rounds of matching ammunition during an intelligence-led operation at No. 66 Village Backlands, Corentyne, Berbice, on Friday. Police stated that acting on information received, ranks travelled to the area, where searches […]

Police in Region Eight (Potaro–Siparuni) discovered a quantity of cannabis on Thursday during a patrol conducted between Paramakatoi Village and Bamboo Creek Village, North Pakaraimas. During the exercise, ranks observed a male riding a motorcycle acting in a suspicious manner. Police stated that as the patrol approached, the man abandoned the motorcycle […]