North Rupununi Toshaos Deny Entry to Mohamed Over Corruption Allegations and Sanctions

Toshaos from North Rupununi villages in Region Nine (Upper Takutu—Upper Essequibo) denied permission for U.S.-sanctioned businessman Azzrudin Mohamed to visit their communities. This decision came after Charles Sugrim, a representative of Team Mohamed, made a formal request regarding a proposed visit to the villages. See the letter below: Regarding the subject matter, we the undersigned […]

Guyana, China commit to deepening bilateral co-operation

Guyana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hugh Todd and Beijing Foreign Minister, Wang Yi Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Hugh Todd met with China’s Foreign Minister and Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Wang Yi, in Beijing to reaffirm and expand bilateral co-operation between the two countries. Minister Wang highlighted Guyana’s […]

GRA fails again in attempt to seize Mohamed family’s luxury vehicles amid tax evasion case

Businessman Azruddin Mohamed The Full Court of Demerara on Monday refused an application by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to overturn an existing injunction. The injunction prevents the agency from seizing several luxury vehicles belonging to U.S.-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his family, pending the outcome of a tax evasion case against them. The bench […]

Woman on trial for murder of former reputed husband

Thirty-year-old Eva Pearson is currently on trial at the Demerara High Court for the alleged murder of her former reputed husband, 46-year-old Darren Harris. The case is being heard before Justice Jo Ann Barlow and a 12-member jury. During her arraignment, Pearson pleaded not guilty to the capital offence.The charge stems from an incident at […]

US Ambassador clarifies visa revocations vs sanctions

The United States (US) Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, has explained the differences between visa revocations, cancellations, and sanctions imposed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury. On Monday, while speaking to media workers, Ambassador Theriot said that the two actions differ and seek to dispel concerns […]

Labourer remanded over murder of “Nastyman”

Eubeern Bristol, a 39-year-old labourer, was remanded to prison on Tuesday after being charged with the murder of 44-year-old Leon Fordyce, known as “Nastyman.” The court heard that on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at High Dam, Caracas Village, West Canje Berbice, Bristol, in company with another, murdered Fordyce. Bristol, of Smythfield, New Amsterdam, Berbice, appeared at the […]

Decomposed body discovered at Hope Seawalls

Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a partially decomposed male body along the Hope Seawalls on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD). According to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), ranks responded to a 911 call around 6:45h on Sunday, where it was reported that a motionless body was seen at the shoreline. […]

GPHC honours 56 nurses for International Nurses Day 2025

Fifty-six nurses were honoured by the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Sunday in recognition of International Nurses Day 2025, observed this year under the theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies.” The ceremony, which began slightly behind schedule at the hospital’s East Street compound, celebrated the resilience and dedication of nurses […]

GECOM begins training polling day staff ahead of upcoming elections

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has officially commenced training for Polling Day staff in preparation for the upcoming General and Regional Elections. The ongoing training sessions aim to equip selected applicants with the knowledge and skills required to efficiently execute their responsibilities on election day. Persons currently being trained include those shortlisted to serve as […]