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Police Destroy Over $409M Worth of Cannabis, Seize Firearms in Upper Berbice River Raids

Joint operations by the Guyana Police Force’s Narcotics Branch and Regional Division 6 on Sunday led to the destruction of more than $409 million worth of cannabis and the seizure of two unlicensed shotguns with ammunition during two separate eradication exercises. The first raid, conducted at Zion, Upper Berbice River, uncovered a two-acre plot prepared […]

Local Content Law opens 14,000 job opportunities for Guyanese in oil & gas sector

The landmark Local Content Act enacted in December 2021, has created direct employment and business opportunities for approximately 14,000 Guyanese, according to Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat. He described the legislation as a transformative measure that ensures citizens are at the centre of the country’s petroleum industry rather than standing on the sidelines. Speaking […]

Rohee warns of US-Venezuela tensions spilling into Caribbean; urges Guyana to step up international campaign

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Clement Rohee, has cautioned that unfolding geopolitical tensions between the United States and Venezuela could have serious implications for the Caribbean region, including Guyana. In a letter released this week, Rohee noted that the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is meeting at a time when the world is shifting from […]

Guyana highlights Legislative Resolve at UNGA “Life Sciences” event on NCDs & Mental Health

Guyana’s health leadership took center stage at the UNGA Life Sciences event, themed “NCDs and Mental Health: Legislative Leadership for a Global Turning Point.” Honourable Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony shared remarks, underscoring how strong legal frameworks and public health programmes can transform lives. In his address, Minister Anthony pointed to tangible examples from […]

CANU Seizes Over 14 Kilograms of Suspected Cocaine in Essequibo Operation

The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) on Thursday, September 25, 2025, seized 13 brick-like parcels of suspected cocaine during an intelligence-led operation at a location in Charity, Essequibo Coast. A search of the premises resulted in the discovery of the narcotics and the arrest of one individual, who was taken into custody and escorted to CANU […]

Corriverton Construction Worker Remanded on Cannabis Trafficking Charge

A 38-year-old construction worker from Corriverton, East Berbice, has been remanded to prison after being charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. The accused, Alim Fareed, was arrested on September 22, 2025, at Huist Dieren, Essequibo Coast, after police allegedly found 584 grams of cannabis in his possession. Fareed appeared before Magistrate […]

Essequibo Fisherman Charged with Child Rape, Granted $500,000 Bail

A 20-year-old fisherman from Westbury, Essequibo, has been charged with the rape of a child under the age of 16, allegedly committed against a Guyanese girl of mixed ancestry between March 1 and May 21, 2024. The accused, Norvin Oneil, appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on September 23, 2025. […]

Essequibo Labourer Granted $50,000 Bail on Simple Larceny Charge

A 34-year-old labourer of Henrietta, Essequibo Coast, has been charged with simple larceny following an alleged theft from a local businessman. The accused, Alvin Tucker, is accused of stealing from Rakesh Samaroo, a 48-year-old businessman of Cotton Field, Essequibo Coast. Tucker appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, September 25, […]

Family of nine homeless after Crabwood Creek fire

A family of nine is now homeless after a fire, suspected to be caused by electrical issues, destroyed their house in Crabwood Creek, Corentyne Berbice, on Thursday morning. In an interview with reporters, Shenieza Yussuf, who resides at Lot 7B Grant 1804 Crabwood Creek, explained that around 11:30 AM, she and her seven children, aged […]

Ramson recounts locked doors & secret declaration in election fraud trial

The high-stakes election fraud trial surrounding Guyana’s disputed March 2020 General and Regional Elections continued on Thursday, with testimony shedding light on extraordinary scenes inside the Ashmin’s Building during the Region Four vote verification. The Ashmins Building was used for vote tabulation and verification of Region Four votes during the 2020 Guyana elections. It also […]