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GECOM extends registration hours ahead of claims and objections exercise

June 14, 2025 Editor 0

In preparation for the 2025 General and Regional Elections, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced extended hours for its countrywide registration offices during the upcoming Claims and Objections Exercise. The exercise will commence on Monday, June 16, and the Claims phase will end on Wednesday, June 18. While regular office hours are 8:00 a.m. […]

BUSINESS

PSC to release Mahdia fire donations “within the coming weeks” – Chairman

June 14, 2025 Editor 0

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) will soon begin distributing nearly $30 million in donations collected to support families affected by the fire at Mahdia Secondary School’s dormitory. This confirmation came from the newly elected Chairman of the Commission, Gerald Gouveia Jr. Gouveia stated that the funds, which private sector members raised, will be handed over […]

COURT

Man remanded after nearly 22 kilos of cocaine found stashed in car

June 14, 2025 Editor 0

Raul Binand, 24, has been remanded to prison after he was allegedly busted with over 21 kilograms of cocaine in his car on Wednesday. Binand, who appeared before Magistrate Annette Singh in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Friday, was charged with possession of 21.972 kilograms of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. He pleaded […]

POLITICS

Disciplined Services members to vote on August 22 ahead of Sept. 1 polls

June 14, 2025 Editor 0

Members of Guyana’s Disciplined Services will head to the polls on August 22, 2025, 10 days ahead of the general population, as part of the General and Regional Elections process. This early voting tradition allows security forces personnel to fulfill their electoral duty while ensuring their availability for critical security operations on Election Day, scheduled […]

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Businessman ordered to forfeit $10M in alleged land deal bribery scheme

June 14, 2025 Editor 0

High Court Judge Justice Peter Hugh has ordered the forfeiture of $10 million from businessman Naitram Outar, also known as “Sweetman,” after ruling that the funds were the proceeds of crime linked to fraud, bribery, and money laundering. The confiscation order, handed down this week, directs that the tainted money be paid into the Consolidated […]

POLITICS

Guyana-Suriname bridge talks at advanced stage

June 14, 2025 Editor 0

Plans to construct a long-anticipated bridge linking Guyana and Suriname have reached an advanced stage, with discussions poised to resume once Suriname’s new government is fully established. This was revealed by the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, during the Jamaican Export […]

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Berbice man remanded on multiple charges after abuse of his partner

June 13, 2025 Editor 0

A 25-year-old businessman from Corentyne, Berbice, who was accused of abusing his partner in a widely publicised case, has been charged with multiple offences and remanded to prison. The defendant Karran Sukhan was charged with assault causing bodily harm, threatening language, and threatening behaviour. The charges stem from an incident on June 6, 2025, at […]

POLITICS

GECOM introduces modified nomination form for 2025 elections

June 13, 2025 Editor 0

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced the introduction of a modified Nomination Form for the submission of lists of candidates contesting the upcoming General and Regional Elections. The change, effective immediately, aims to enhance accuracy and prevent misuse during the nomination process. Read the full press statement from the Commission below: The Guyana Elections […]

COURT

“Baby Skello” remanded for blasphemous libel over song insulting Hindu deity

June 13, 2025 Editor 0

Local artist Daniel Wharton, also known as “Baby Skello,” has been charged with blasphemous libel and has been remanded to prison. He was hauled before Magistrate Judy Latchman in the Diamond/Golden Grove Magistrates’ Court. He was remanded and is slated to reappear in court on July 1. The charge stems from a recent song by […]

CRIME

Berbice man accused of abusing partner arrested

June 13, 2025 Editor 0

Twenty-five-year-old Karran Sukhan, who is accused of abusing his partner Joanna, has been arrested, according to Region Six Commander Shivpersaud Bacchus. Seeking urgent help, Joanna of Region Six took to Facebook on Thursday, claiming she had been trapped in an abusive and violent relationship for the past six years. Joanna stated that she began a […]

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