Guyana

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) have warned that the deliberate destruction of Guyana’s forests will not be tolerated, following an alarming increase in fires across several hinterland and urban areas. The Ministry noted that while many of the fires have been observed in hinterland and urban locations, they […]

US Frame Factory on Wednesday commissioned its Cove and John, East Coast Demerara (ECD) warehouse, showcasing modern construction technology to support the construction of affordable homes for low-income households in Guyana. Housing Minister Collin Croal described housing as one of the most important pillars of national development, noting that the […]

Guyana has urged the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to evaluate global educational progress by how effectively countries support learners facing the greatest geographical, cultural and social barriers, particularly those in remote, indigenous, and special needs communities. Speaking at the Plenary Debates of […]

Two 19-year-old men from the Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), have been remanded to prison after being charged in connection with the discovery of a shotgun, ammunition and suspected cannabis during a Police operation at Number One Public Road, Corentyne. David Ramphal, called “Tampoo”, of Belvedere, Corentyne, and Dedesh Naris, of Lot 64 […]

– Regs 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 earmarked to benefit The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) is expected to install an additional 200 fire hydrants before the end of 2026, building on the 388 already installed across Regions Three, Four, Five, Six, and Seven. Speaking on GFS Spotlight, Head of the Hydrant Department, Divisional Officer The post GFS to install 200 […]

– Police on hunt for 2nd suspect A 22-year-old suspected bandit was shot and injured during a robbery involving two Cuban nationals at Eccles, East Bank Demerara (EBD), on Wednesday evening. According to reports, the victims, aged 24 and 25, are both labourers residing at Eccles. They were reportedly walking along the Eccles main access The post […]

– allegedly helped plan attack, served as lookout; never received share of stolen money A 20-year-old man accused of helping to plan the armed robbery of his stepfather’s beverage depot in East Canje, Berbice, allegedly served as a lookout during the attack but never received his share of the stolen money. Ravandra Bissessar is among The post Stepson […]

– another gets bail on dangerous driving charge Ivan Alexander McPherson, the driver of motor vehicle PAB 4000, was arrested and charged on Monday, October, with the offence of dangerous driving. McPherson appeared before Magistrate Omadat Chandan at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court, where the charge was read to him. He pleaded not guilty and was The […]

National Border Patrol Director Daniel Seeram is continuing his fight for freedom after being remanded to prison pending sentencing for assaulting his former wife. He first asked the Magistrate to reconsider the remand order, then challenged it in the High Court, and has now taken his case to the Court of Appeal. Through attorney Nigel The post National […]

A 30-year-old cattle ranger from Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice, was on Thursday remanded to prison after being charged with the attempted murder of a man at Williamsburg Village. The accused, Nicholas Gopaul, called “Cutter”, of Lot 22 Kitten Dam, Rose Hall Town, appeared before Magistrate Mathias at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court. Gopaul […]