POLITICS

GECOM Chair clarifies advice to President on election date was based on CEO’s readiness plan

May 28, 2025 Editor

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READ THE FULL STATEMENT FROM THE GUYANA ELECTIONS COMMISSION (GECOM): Considering the need for the general public to be accurately informed about the advice given to President Irfaan Ali pertaining to GECOM’s readiness for the conduct of the upcoming General and Regional Elections, it is of crucial importance for the unadulterated facts to be brought […]

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COURT

Lodge man sentenced to two years after admitting to gunpoint robbery, shop break-in

May 28, 2025 Editor

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A 28-year-old man from Lodge, Georgetown, was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday after admitting to robbing a woman at gunpoint and later breaking into a shop and stealing over half a million dollars worth of items. Jermaine Hollingsworth stood before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where he […]

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EDUCATION

Mae’s School dismisses fire rumors, blames power fluctuation for brief disruption

May 27, 2025 Editor

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A representative from Mae’s Schools has dismissed reports of a second fire at its Subryanville location, calling the claims false and misleading. According to the representative, the rumors, circulated early Tuesday morning, sparked panic among students and some parents. This led to a brief evacuation of students from the grounds where they are currently housed. […]

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COURT

Social media ‘influencers’ charged after brawl at Cuffy Square

May 27, 2025 Editor

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Four well-known social media personalities were on Tuesday hauled before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court over a violent altercation that took place at the Square of the Revolution, commonly referred to as ‘Cuffy Square’ in Georgetown on Sunday. Rayhana Goring, popularly known as “Fatta,” and Bradley Sampson, also known as “Doggie,” were jointly charged with incitement […]

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POLITICS

PNCR’s Daniel Seeram endorses President Ali and VP Jagdeo for second term

May 27, 2025 Editor

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Read the full statement from Daniel Seeram, Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) Chairman: After fruitful discussions and careful considerations on matters of National and Regional development, I am pleased to endorse President Irfaan Ali and Vice President  Bharrat Jagdeo for a second term to lead the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. God Bless the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. […]

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COURT

Miner sentenced to five years for fatal stabbing of colleague

May 27, 2025 Editor

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A 45-year-old miner from Itaballi, Region Seven, has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of fellow miner Jimmy Ashby during a drunken altercation in early 2024. The sentence was imposed by Justice Navindra Singh at the Essequibo High Court after Lloyd Daniels admitted to the lesser count of […]

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COURT

VALS Construction owner ordered to pay businessman $400M over dishonoured cheques

May 26, 2025 Editor

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The High Court, presided over by Justice Sandil Kissoon, has ruled in favour of businessman Azeem Baksh Jr., ordering Vedika Sahadeo, trading under the name VALS Construction, to pay a total of $400 million due to dishonoured cheques. The judgment, delivered on May 23, 2025, comes after Baksh Jr. filed a fixed-date application against Sahadeo […]

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POLITICS

‘Guyana is in capable, visionary hands’ – Eddy Layne confident Pres. Ali will secure another term

May 26, 2025 Editor

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READ THE FULL STATEMENT BY EDWARD LAYNE, POPULARLY KNOWN AS ‘EDDY’: Over the past four years, I’ve had the honour and privilege of supporting and highlighting the work of Dr. Irfaan Ali—and I can say without hesitation that Guyana is in capable, visionary hands. President Ali is not just a leader; he is a tireless […]

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POLITICS

TCI founding member Shaz Ally joins PPP/C, says Pres. Ali deserves another term

May 26, 2025 Editor

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Read the full statement from Shazaam Ally, a founding member of The Citizenship Initiative (TCI): I know this decision may not sit well with everyone. Those who know me understand I’ve always acted with conviction, guided by principle, and committed to doing what’s right for Guyana. I’ve been active in politics for over a decade, always […]

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CRIME

Cuban woman still critical after brutal Kitty attack that killed her daughter

May 26, 2025 Editor

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Milaysi Rodrigues, a 38-year-old Cuban woman, remains in critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) following the violent chopping attack on May 23 that claimed the life of her 21-year-old daughter. This publication reported that the incident occurred at Lot 56 Pike Street, Kitty, Georgetown. The landlord for the Pike Street property relayed […]

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