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POLITICS

New Minister/MP Keoma Griffith eager for Budget 2026 debate, call for maturity by Opposition

January 29, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

Poised to make his first contribution in the National Assembly as Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith says he is looking ahead to the Budget 2026 debates with optimism, while urging the opposition to engage the process in a balanced and responsible manner. Debate on Guyana’s $1.558 trillion national budget is set to […]

OIL & GAS

Rubio warns investors will ‘just invest the money in Guyana’ if Venezuela lacks certainty

January 29, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said international energy investors are unlikely to take risks in Venezuela’s oil sector if there are no strong guarantees for property rights, contract enforcement and legal protection, warning that companies could instead choose Guyana or other oil-producing jurisdictions. Rubio made the remarks while testifying on President Donald […]

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TRAGEDY

The Ministry of Public Works issues statement on multi-vehicle accident that occurred today on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge

January 29, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

First responders have confirmed one fatality, one person in serious condition, and two individuals who sustained minor injuries. The injured parties are currently receiving medical attention. The Ministry extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased during this incredibly painful time. Our thoughts and prayers are also with those injured […]

POLITICS

President Ali says global indices show Guyana is stronger, more resilient heading into Budget 2026

January 29, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

President Irfaan Ali on Thursday pointed to international economic and governance indices as evidence that Guyana has become more stable, resilient and competitive over the past five years, as he continued his public engagement on the framing of Budget 2026. In his address, the Head of State said it was important for Guyana to benchmark […]

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TRAGEDY

25-year-old Grove man dies in crash on Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge

January 29, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

A 25-year-old man of Grove, East Bank Demerara, has died following a traffic accident on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge earlier today. The deceased has been identified as Scott Dorwat. Preliminary information indicates that the accident involved a truck travelling on the bridge when the driver experienced mechanical difficulties while ascending the incline. As […]

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CRIME

𝑴𝒂𝒏 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑽𝒊𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑽𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝑶𝒈𝒍𝒆/𝑬𝒄𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚; 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒕𝒚

January 29, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

Jaswant Murilal, 27, of First Street, Martyr’s Ville, Mon Repos, was charged with the offence of Dangerous Driving, contrary to Section 36(1) of the Road and Motor Vehicles Act, Chapter 51. The charge followed after a video circulated on social media showing Murilal driving at an alleged high rate of speed along the Ogle/Eccles Highway. […]

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COURT

Alness woman killed by truck wheel: court case dismissed after $4.4M settlement

January 29, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

The court case involving 35-year-old Divindranauth Seeram, Lot 22, Ulverston Village, Corentyne, whose truck wheel came out, struck and killed a woman, was recently dismissed after a $4.4M settlement. It is alleged that on Sunday, October 05th 2025, on Alness Public Road, a 35-year-old Divindranauth Seeram, Lot 22, Ulverston Village, Corentyne, Berbice, drove motor lorry […]

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CRIME

Man caught on CCTV entering premises said he wanted to use a washroom

January 29, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

A man linked to Green Ice Taxi was captured on CCTV footage jumping a fence at Providence, Remigrant Scheme, and entering a motor car parked in a yard. The footage shows the suspect later walking towards the front of the house before moving along the side of the premises, after which he turned around and […]

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CRIME

𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒔 𝑯𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒄 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝑩𝒐𝒙𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑳𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎; 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒚

January 29, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

Police in Regional Division # 9 are investigating the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis which was found on Wednesday January 28, 2026 about 15:15hrs during an operation at Tabatinga, Lethem. During the operation, ranks intercepted a female riding an electric bike with a cardboard box attached. A search was conducted on the box, […]

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CRIME

GRA Terminates Employees, Pursues Charges Against Azruddin Mohamed in Alleged AML/CFT Violations

January 29, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

See below press release by the Guyana Revenue Authority: The Revenue Authority, in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force, has initiated actions to have proceedings brought against Mr. Azruddin Mohamed and employees of the Agency for the blatant act committed contrary to the provisions of section 3(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing […]

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