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𝑳𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒓 π‘ͺπ’‰π’‚π’“π’ˆπ’†π’… π’˜π’Šπ’•π’‰ π‘Ήπ’π’ƒπ’ƒπ’†π’“π’š 𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 π‘¨π’“π’Žπ’”

Joseph George, a 53-year-old labourer of Brush Dam, Buxton, East Coast Demerara, has been charged with Robbery Under Arms, contrary to Section 222(c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 08:01. The alleged offence was committed on a 47-year-old self-employed woman of Montrose, East Coast Demerara, on Monday February 9, 2026, at Vryheid’s Lust Public […]

𝑳𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒓 π‘ͺπ’‰π’‚π’“π’ˆπ’†π’… π’˜π’Šπ’•π’‰ π‘­π’†π’π’π’π’Šπ’π’–π’” π‘Ύπ’π’–π’π’…π’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝒂𝒕 π‘½π’“π’šπ’‰π’†π’Šπ’…β€™π’” 𝑳𝒖𝒔𝒕

Jermin Summer, a 37-year-old labourer of South Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara, has been charged with Felonious Wounding, contrary to Section 57(a) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 08:01. The alleged offence was committed on a 40-year-old construction worker of South Vryheid, East Coast Demerara, on Sunday February 1, 2026, at Vryheid’s Lust, East […]

95% of teachers qualified, in training; 500 more students passed Maths through targeted intervention -Education Minister

During Thursday’s consideration of the 2026 Budget Estimates, Minister of Education Sonia Parag fielded questions on teacher training levels and student performance, assuring the National Assembly that the majority of educators across the system are either qualified or currently in training. Responding to a question about the ministry’s projection that only 5% of teachers will […]

Guyana to introduce stricter penalties, scanners as e-border system expands

President Irfaan Ali says Government will move to tighten border controls with new scanners, tougher penalties for false declarations and deeper integration of technology into national security, as the country advances its e-border protection system. Addressing the opening of the Annual Police Officers Conference 2026 on Wednesday, the Head of State said the e-border system […]

Housing Ministry tightens monitoring, moves to curb fraud

The Ministry of Housing has moved to tighten oversight of its projects, with a strong focus on improving the quality of houses being built and stamping out fraud within the system. Housing Minister Collin Croal gave the assurance on Wednesday evening during the consideration of his Ministry’s budget estimates in the Committee of Supply. Responding […]

More evidence of illegal cambio in full operation at the Mohamed’s Enterprise on Lombard Street, Georgetown

Further to the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU)-led operation conducted yesterday, and in continuation of the official statement previously issued, SOCU provides the following update. The cambio establishment associated with the Mohamed’s had been formally ordered closed pursuant to sanctions imposed by the United States Government and corresponding local regulatory and enforcement actions. Despite this […]

Gov’t Nearing Completion of Negotiations to Acquire Berbice Bridge

The Government of Guyana is moving closer to acquiring full ownership of the Berbice River Bridge, with Public Works Minister Juan Edghill disclosing that negotiations are nearing completion. The announcement was made on Wednesday during the consideration of the 2026 Budget estimates in the Committee of Supply, as the National Assembly examined allocations under the […]

Two businessmen remanded over alleged cocaine trafficking

Two men accused of being involved in the trafficking of more than eight kilogrammes of cocaine were on Tuesday remanded to prison. This was following their appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. They are being represented by attorneys Eden Corbin and Dexter Todd. The prosecution is being conducted by […]

Gov’t advancing plans to launch Development Bank for SMEs

Government has begun moving ahead with plans to establish the long-promised Guyana Development Bank, an institution intended to ease the longstanding financing hurdles faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The update came from Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, during Tuesday’s Committee of Supply, where WIN Member of Parliament Tabitha Sarabo-Halley queried […]

Attempted murder and armed robbery charges dropped after $600,000 settlement

Indictable charges of attempted murder and robbery under arms were brought against 19-year-old St Lucian national Condoleezza Henry and her Guyanese co-accused, Kristoff Nicholas. These charges were withdrawn and dismissed following a financial settlement with the victim. The matter was called before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where it was […]