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COURT

Nazar Mohamed insists on personal court appearance as extradition hearing continues

February 26, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

Nazar Mohamed was present in court on Thursday as proceedings continued in his ongoing extradition hearing at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. When asked by Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman whether he consented for his lawyer to appear on his behalf in his absence, Nazar firmly replied, “No, madam. I’ll try my best to be here.”The case […]

Parfaite Harmonie man in deadly knife attack charged with murder, remanded until March 10

February 26, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

The man accused of fatally stabbing 59-year-old father of four Indar Ramotar at Parfaite Harmonie on Sunday has been formally charged and remanded to prison.The suspect, identified as Troy Rodney, appeared before the court on Thursday where the charge of murder was read to him in connection with the February 22, 2026 killing. He was […]

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INFRASTRUCTURE

GPL forecasts 600% spike in power demand by 2030

February 20, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

-existing consumers, industrial expansion driving surge Guyana’s electricity demand is expected to climb dramatically over the next five years, with projections pointing to a staggering 600 per cent increase in generating capacity requirements by 2030. The disclosure was made by Head of Executive Management at Guyana Power and Light (GPL), Kesh Nandlall, during a panel […]

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EDUCATION

Expansion of UG’s engineering programme a “big deal” for Guyana– Minister Parag Says

February 20, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

“That’s a big deal for Region 6. It’s a big deal for Region 2. It’s a big deal for our nation,” said Minister of Education Sonia Parag, highlighting the expansion of the University of Guyana’s engineering programmes in the two regions. Speaking at the Johns Science Centre in Region 6, part of the University of […]

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OIL & GAS

Gov’t investing heavily in local training to build globally competitive oil and gas workforce

February 20, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

Guyana is ramping up efforts to train a world-class oil and gas workforce locally, with President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealing that the government is investing about US$150,000 in each trainee at the newly commissioned Guyana Technical Training Institute (GTTI) in Port Mourant, Berbice. Speaking on his Tea on the Terrace podcast, the President said […]

FINANCE

NRF climbs to $741.3B at end of January

February 20, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

NRF climbs to $741.3B at end of January, boosted by oil inflows and interest earningsThe Natural Resource Fund (NRF) closed January 2026 with a balance of $741.3 billion, reflecting a sharp month-to-month increase driven mainly by oil revenues and interest earnings. According to the Bank of Guyana’s latest monthly statement, the Fund’s closing balance stood […]

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TRAGEDY

Former CID rank succumbs to injuries sustained in accident at Number 74 Village

February 18, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

A former police rank succumbed to injuries sustained in a vehicle accident at Number 74 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, on Sunday at around 05:00h. The deceased has been identified as Seon Hunte, 34, of 43 Albert Street, Number 79 Village, Corentyne Berbice. He was attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Region 6. Reports indicate […]

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COURT

Man from Wortmanville admits role in 2022 deadly stabbing

February 18, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

A Georgetown man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the 2022 fatal stabbing of 30-year-old Aubrey Baird. Brian Matterson, 32, of Wortmanville, entered the plea before Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh at the Demerara High Court after the State announced it would no longer pursue the murder charge. State Prosecutor Geneva Wills is […]

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TRAGEDY

Father wants justice for son killed in accident Number 64 accident

February 18, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

A father is pleading for justice for his son, 21-year-old Jagdeo Bhimsingh, who was killed after a car swerved into his path along the Number 64 Public Road, Corentyne Berbice, on Monday afternoon. Speaking to reporters, Jagdeo’s father, Motie Bhimsingh, revealed that his son came from New York in January and was staying at his […]

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CRIME

Attempt to smuggle contraband into Lusignan Prison averted

February 18, 2026 Staff Reporter 0

Prison officers on duty at the Lusignan prison this morning averted an attempt to smuggle contraband into the prison. Timothy McGarrell of Timehri, East Bank Demerara, was arrested after he was found with a quantity of cannabis while at the prison on the East Coast of Demerara. Prison officers discovered the hidden cannabis under the […]

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