Guyana

A 26-year-old mother of Fyrish, Corentyne was on Monday remanded to prison after being charged with the capital offence of murder in connection with the death of her seven-year-old daughter. Sarah Elizabeth Shivpersaud appeared at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court, where the charge was formally read. She was not required to enter a plea. The

—GDF special forces reach wreckage after days of challenging rescue efforts The body of the pilot of the crashed Air Services Limited (ASL) aircraft has been recovered, bringing a tragic end to the high-risk rescue operation in the Mazaruni. In a statement on Monday, the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed that members of the

–President Ali tells Rotaract clubs during observance of World Understanding, Peace Day WITH global tensions rising and social divisions deepening, President, Dr Irfaan Ali has urged Guyanese to recommit to humility, kindness, and understanding, describing these values as essential to building a strong and unbreakable society. Speaking at the Rotary Club […]

–ground insertion deemed safest as teams prioritise saving pilot, Captain Gouveia says NATIONAL Security Adviser to President, Dr Irfaan Ali, Captain Gerald “Gerry” Gouveia on Sunday warned that there are “very real aviation constraints” affecting helicopter rescue efforts at the Imbaimadai crash site, where teams are racing to reach the lone […]

–Minister Parag announces; senior educator welcomes new initiative which will end days of long travels for training      IN a major move to decentralise teacher training, Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, has announced the construction of a new Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) centre at Charity, along the Essequibo Coast, Region Two […]

A GAS-CYLINDER explosion in the early hours of Saturday has left one man critically injured and a family displaced after their home at Lot 102 Pineapple Street, East Ruimveldt, was severely damaged. The incident occurred at approximately 02:30hrs when 32-year-old Melissa Alleyne reportedly awoke to a strong smell of gas and alerted her husband, Troy

THE police are investigating an alleged offence of discharging a loaded firearm with intent, which occurred on Saturday, April 11, 2026, around 16:50hrs, at Islington Village, East Bank Berbice. The victim who survived the attack has been identified as a 27-year-old Vasanti Gordon of Islington Village. The suspect is a 28-year-old unemployed male of Fort

THE government has confirmed that the long-anticipated transformation of the Guyana Zoological Park and Botanical Gardens into a modern, world-class attraction is set to commence shortly. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement on Sunday during the commissioning of the Guyana-China Friendship Park on the West Bank of Demerara (WBD) in Region […]

THE Government of Guyana is aiming to bring at least 5,000 households on board in the first phase of its grid-connected solar programme, as part of efforts to advance the country’s low-carbon energy transition. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), Dr Mahender Sharma, during an interview on the Starting Point podcast,

A BUSINESSMAN, a security guard, and a Plaisance, East Coast Demerara (ECD) woman, are now injured after the feuding businessman and the security guard traded bullets when they spotted each other at Victoria Road, Plaisance. According to information from the Guyana Police Force (GPF), the incident occurred around 17:30hrs on Saturday, April 11, 2026. […]

As Guyana continues to push its green energy transition, Chinese Ambassador Yang Yang has underscored the importance of the mining industry to move away from traditional practices towards a more environmentally-friendly method. She made these remarks during the recent commissioning of the Aurora Solar Farm at the Aurora Gold Mine site in Region Seven […]

…$10M proceeds to go towards animal shelters Guyana’s first son, Zayd Ali, brought a burst of citrus to the lawns of State House as he launched his fourth annual Lemonade Sale, an event aimed at raising funds to support local animal shelters and promote animal welfare. The lawns of State House came alive with citrus The post “I want to help […]

G Mining Ventures’ $3 billion acquisition catapults it to become a significant immediate gold producer with one of the highest current gold profiles, says the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The company announced an agreement to acquire G2 Goldfields on Tuesday. The deal will see both the Canadian companies combine their two adjacent projects […]

…calls for timely medical reports in abuse cases Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud has called for urgent improvements in the handling of abuse cases, warning that delays in obtaining medical reports, especially in matters of sexual violence, are weakening cases and undermining the pursuit of justice in the courts. The […]

The Supreme Court of Judicature of Guyana has issued a public notice outlining the legal authority of Court Marshals and confirming the execution of a writ of possession in relation to a land dispute on the East Bank of Demerara. According to the notice, Court Marshals function as executive officers of the court and operate The post Court confirms […]