Guyana

Head of the Guyana Police Force’s Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), Deputy Commissioner of Police Fizal Karimbaksh, has been sent on leave pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of rape and threatening behaviour levelled against him by a female rank. This was confirmed by the Police Force in a statement on Thursday. SOCU The post […]

A 24-year-old Venezuelan national was arrested on Thursday after Police allegedly found 11.2 grams (g) of cannabis in his possession during a mobile patrol at Hima Top Main Road, Matthews Ridge, North West District, Region One (Barima-Waini). According to Police, the discovery was made at about 11:30h on October 8, 2026, when ranks intercepted an The post […]

Guyana’s installed renewable energy capacity has increased by 623 per cent since 2019, with further expansion expected by 2031, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has disclosed, as he called for greater regional collaboration on long-term energy planning. Phillips made the remarks during a Ministerial Dialogue at the 11th Latin American and […]

A taxi driver, his wife, and three children were rendered homeless after a fire of unknown origin destroyed their home at Block E, Plum Park, Sophia, Greater Georgetown, on Thursday. According to the Guyana Fire Service, firefighters responded to reports of a house on fire at the location. A water tender and water carrier from The post 5 homeless after […]

Elroy Lawrie, 20, a Police Constable of Regional Police Division Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), was granted bail on Wednesday on several traffic-related offences. Lawrie was charged with driving an uninsured and uncertified motor vehicle while he was not the holder of a valid driver’s licence. The charges stemmed from an incident on Monday along the Reliance […]

A 65-year-old New Amsterdam, Berbice, man who was acquitted on Thursday of rape and sexual activity charges involving a minor has offered advice to other men following the conclusion of his trial at the Berbice High Court. Neil Fredericks, a heavy-duty truck and machine driver of Philadelphia Street, New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), was […]

…as passenger traffic surges 400% With passenger traffic to Guyana increasing by more than 400 per cent in recent years, continuous efforts are being made to enhance the passenger experience at the country’s main port of entry through the adoption of technology and bolstering stakeholder partnership. This is according to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of […]

The lifeless body of 23-year-old Kurt Beckles was on Thursday found with a suspected gunshot wound to his head at C-Field Dam, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown. Based on reports, Beckles’ body was discovered lying inside a fenced yard along the northern side of a dam. However, following the discovery, Police reportedly found a gunshot wound to The post […]

Guyana has assumed the chairmanship of the Sixth Committee (Legal) of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with Ambassador Trishala Persaud formally taking up the role on Monday. Persaud, Deputy Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, outlined the importance of international law and the committee’s role in […]

A 16-year-old Venezuelan girl was among six Venezuelan women found occupying separate rooms at a business premises at Number 65 Village, Corentyne, Reguin Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), during a Police operation to investigate reports of possible Trafficking in Persons (TIP) on Wednesday evening. The operation was conducted after Police received reports […]