POLITICS

PPP/C offers national unity as Opposition pushes “coalition of division” – Pres. Ali

June 11, 2025 Editor

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has described the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) as the true unifying force in Guyana’s political landscape, contrasting his party’s philosophy of inclusion and development with what he called the “coalition of division and incompetence” seeking power ahead of the September 2025 elections. Speaking on the sidelines of an event on […]

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CRIME

Rondell Clarke’s shooting: Ballistics confirm security guard fired fatal shot – Police

June 11, 2025 Editor

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) in a statement on Wednesday said that the fatal shooting of Rondell Clarke on Sunday at Foulis, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was caused by a round discharged from an AR rifle held by security officer Messiah Mussendeen. The police reported that a damaged metal fragment was recovered from Clarke’s body […]

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POLITICS

‘Much more could be achieved’ – Fmr. Indigenous Affairs Minister endorses Pres. Ali

June 11, 2025 Editor

Prominent indigenous leader and former Vice President under the previous A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) Coalition, Sydney Allicock, has thrown his support behind President Dr. Irfaan Ali, noting that much more could be achieved with him at the helm of Guyana. Reflecting on his time as a member of […]

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CRIME

Armed bandit arrested minutes after robbing G/Town snackette

June 11, 2025 Editor

An armed robbery at Kent Snackette/Cheese Please Stand at Cornhill Street in Georgetown ended swiftly Monday night when police apprehended the suspect just minutes after the crime was committed. The Guyana Police Force (GPF) reported that the robbery occurred at about 23:15 hours. According to the Police, Dwayne John, 40, of Lot 56 Bent Street, […]

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CRIME

Chef shot during armed home invasion in South Ruimveldt

June 11, 2025 Editor

Carlos Conyern, a 24-year-old chef, was shot during a home invasion early Tuesday morning on Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown. According to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), the incident occurred around 03:30 hrs when Conyern was reportedly confronted in his bed by two masked intruders, one of whom was armed with a handgun.  The […]

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COURT

Pregnant woman accused in $13M land fraud released on $950,000 bail

June 11, 2025 Editor

A pregnant mother of two was released on $950,000 bail on Tuesday after being charged with five offences linked to an alleged $13 million land scam and the use of forged national documents. Odessa McDonald-Moses, 33, stood before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where she pleaded not guilty to the charges […]

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POLITICS

Guyanese urged to obey U.S. immigration laws amid tighter enforcement

June 11, 2025 Editor

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued an urgent advisory to all Guyanese, warning of strict enforcement measures and potential legal consequences for individuals attempting to enter or remain in the United States unlawfully. The advisory followed an official diplomatic note from the Government of the United States. The advisory, released on […]

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COURT

Berbice snow cone vendor remanded for trafficking ganja

June 11, 2025 Editor

A 59-year-old snow cone vendor was remanded to prison on Tuesday after being charged with trafficking 262 grams of cannabis. Claud Cole of Lot 17 Belladrum Village, West Coast Berbice, appeared at the Fort Wellington Magistrates Court before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir. During the court proceedings, the prosecution objected to bail, and Magistrate Mohabir granted the […]

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POLITICS

Nandlall rejects Hughes’ GECOM claims, slams AFC’s “blatant inconsistencies”  

June 11, 2025 Editor

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, S.C., has rejected claims by Alliance for Change (AFC) Leader Nigel Hughes that he serves as the legal advisor to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), describing the allegations as “false, misleading, and politically motivated.” During his weekly programme “Issues In The News,” Nandlall clarified that while […]

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POLITICS

President to launch new tech programme to combat violence against women

June 11, 2025 Editor

The government is preparing to roll out a major technology-driven initiative aimed at tackling violence against women, a persistent and deeply rooted issue in the country. President Dr. Irfaan Ali made the announcement during his keynote address at the third graduation ceremony of the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), which was held on Monday […]

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