Guyana

An 18-year-old man of Samaroo Dam, Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara (WBD), was taken into custody after being found with a Glock 19 pistol and 13 live rounds of matching ammunition in his possession. Based on reports received, police were conducting a mobile patrol along Robb Street, Bourda, Georgetown, when they heard a loud explosion suspected The post […]

Following the unauthorised occupation of a road and drainage reserve in Houston, Georgetown, the Housing Ministry through its Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) has stepped up enforcement, warning citizens, businesses and property owners to comply with the country’s planning and development regulations. On Monday, the Ministry was forced […]

Slinger Francisco also known as the Mighty Sparrow has passed at the age of 91. The legendary singer who gave us “Jean and Dinah,” “Congo Man,” “Mr Walker,” “Ten to One Is Murder,” and a treasury of unforgettable hits no longer rises in song. Following the news of his death, President Irfaan Ali expressed deep The post Death of King of […]

…computers, phones left untouched Police are investigating the disappearance of $1.326 million from Target Logistic Inc at Williamsburg, Corentyne, after the money was reportedly left in a ‘cash tin’ on a counter when the business closed on Saturday. The discovery was made when the business reopened on Monday morning, with investigators finding signs […]

More than 70,000 traffic tickets have been issued through Guyana’s Safe Road Intelligence System (SRIS) since its full rollout in April 2025, with more than 32,000 remaining unpaid to date. Speaking about the SRIS, which was implemented in April 2025, Traffic Chief and Assistant Commissioner of Police Mahendra Singh stated, “The Safe Road Intelligence […]

…as 3rd Forum for Aviation Safety opens in Guyana President Dr Irfaan Ali has called on the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to address disparities in airport standards and inequities in access to and use of artificial intelligence (AI), as part of efforts to build a more integrated aviation system and enhance safety across the The post […]

A Friendship, Corentyne family is questioning whether the killing of their 23-year-old relative could have been prevented, claiming that police had been alerted to an earlier confrontation involving people they believe were connected to Monday night’s deadly attack. The family said on Tuesday that police were informed before 23-year-old Chittesh Sukhai […]

A truck belonging to a road construction crew was set on fire on Tuesday afternoon at Vigilance Public Road as a group of persons attempted to prevent Police from executing a search warrant at a home linked to United States-sanctioned Mark “Demon” Cromwell. Reports are that the Police went to the area to search the The post Truck torched, road blocked […]

…also pursuing int’l partnership to develop country into global aviation training hub As Guyana’s aviation industry continues to expand, President Dr Irfaan Ali says his administration is seeking international partners to operate Terminal Two at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) and to co-invest in establishing Guyana as a global training […]

A 65-year-old man was arrested following the discovery of 35 grams of cannabis and 4 grams of cocaine on Monday at High Wine Crack, Port Kaituma, North West District (NWD), Region One (Barima-Waini). Police stated that an intelligence operation led ranks to a premises where the 65-year-old businessman was contacted, and a subsequent search of The post […]