CRIME

Firearm and Spent Shells Discovered at Kairuni Fruit Stand; One in Custody

September 30, 2025 Staff Reporter

Police on Sunday discovered a firearm and several spent shells during an operation in the Kairuni community along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway. According to reports, at around 17:00 hrs, police ranks on patrol heard four loud explosions and proceeded to investigate. Upon arrival, they encountered Sherwin Critchlow, a 39-year-old electrician, standing near a fruit stand on […]

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COURT

Orthopedic Technician Remanded on Cybercrime Charge

September 30, 2025 Staff Reporter

A 20-year-old orthopedic technician was on Monday remanded to prison after being charged under the Cyber Crime Act of 2018 for allegedly transmitting an intimate image of a woman without her consent. The accused, Treveir Sinclair, known as Tratts, of West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, is employed at the Georgetown Public Hospital. He was arrested on September […]

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ENVIRONMENT

City Revival Plan Puts Georgetown’s Traffic Congestion in the Spotlight

September 30, 2025 Staff Reporter

Traffic congestion, one of Georgetown’s most persistent headaches, has been placed front and center in President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s City Revival Plan. The issue, which affects commuters, businesses, and visitors alike, was a key talking point on the latest NCN Spotlight programme hosted by Communications Specialist Marcia Hope, where experts outlined how improved infrastructure, civic […]

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HEALTH

Health Minister Urges Guyanese To Take Cardiovascular Health Seriously In Recent World Heart Day Statement

September 30, 2025 Staff Reporter

In a recent address for World Heart Day 2025, Guyana’s Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony, delivered a wake-up call to every citizen in relation to the global cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) reign as the leading killers in health crises. In his statement, the minister stated that CDVS claim nearly 17 million lives each year with Guyana […]

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Agriculture

Rice glut presents opportunity for stockpiling – CRG Chairman

September 30, 2025 Staff Reporter

Chairman of the Cooperative Republicans of Guyana (CRG), Mr. Jamil Changlee, has described the current glut of rice on the world market as a “blessing in disguise,” noting that Guyana should seize the moment to build up its grain reserves. In a letter to the media, Changlee cautioned that with global tensions rising and the […]

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TRAGEDY

Good Samaritan Seeks Public’s Help to Identify Lost Child

September 30, 2025 Staff Reporter

A woman identified only as Michelle is pleading with the public to help locate the family of a young boy she found abandoned early Monday morning. Around 4:00 a.m., shortly after the conclusion of the Kurukuru Heritage festivities, Michelle said she was alerted by the sound of a child crying. Following the cries, she discovered […]

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COURT

Guyanese-born Des Moines Superintendent placed on leave after ICE arrest

September 30, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Des Moines Public School Board in Iowa has placed its Superintendent, Guyanese-born Ian Roberts, on paid administrative leave following his arrest by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Friday. At a special meeting on Saturday, the board voted to suspend Roberts, who was hired last year on a US$286,716 contract. He has since […]

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COURT

Man accused of breaching protection order pays wife $2M; case dropped

September 30, 2025 Staff Reporter

A Georgetown businessman escaped prosecution on Wednesday after his wife accepted $2 million in compensation over a charge that he breached a protection order against her. Vincent Howard was charged last month for violating the court order made in favour of his wife, Lovern Howard. But when the case was called before Magistrate Fabayo Azore, […]

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ENVIRONMENT

Dry season affecting water supply in Region One- GWI

September 30, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has announced that the prolonged dry season is taking a toll on water supply in several hinterland communities, particularly in Region One. According to the company, a number of surface water sources have dried up, forcing adjustments to pumping schedules in areas like Santa Rosa. Residents there have already experienced changes […]

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CRIME

Mon Repos Man Charged with Armed Robbery of Woman’s Cell Phone

September 30, 2025 Staff Reporter

A 30-year-old painter from Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, was on Friday (September 26, 2025) charged with Robbery Under Arms after allegedly snatching a woman’s cell phone. The accused, Leon Persaud, was arrested on September 19 by ranks from the Beterverwagting Police Station. He is accused of robbing Nadira Khemraj, known as “Nado,” a 39-year-old […]

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