Guyana: Cop arrested with unlicensed firearm

A Guyanese police constable has been arrested and charged for carrying an unlicensed firearm. Police reported that on Wednesday July 2 at 1:30am a man was spotted in a white Premio motor car (with trade plate), parked on a street at Riverview holding a …

Kares One Guyana T10: Spotlight shifts to East Bank/West Demerara after Berbice thrills

Following a weekend of compelling action in Berbice, the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast will now focus on the East Bank and West Demerara zones. Despite weather disruptions necessitating venue adjustments, the Berbice leg delivered on its promise, …

Former West Indies cricketer Marlon Samuels invests in Guyana’s real estate sector

Marlon Samuels, the former Jamaican and West Indies international cricketer renowned for his pivotal performances in two ICC T20 World Cup finals, has joined a growing wave of high-profile investors signalling strong confidence in Guyana’s economic …

Forward Guyana Movement questions GECOM’s request for modification of party symbol

Leaders of the recently formed coalition, Forward Guyana Movement, are “furious” over the Guyana Elections Commission’s decision to reject their symbol as submitted, with one leader describing the decision as “irresponsible.” News of FGM’s symbol being …

Guyana: Two gold miners charged with murder of Riley Abrams

Two young gold miners have been charged with murder in connection with the death of Riley Abrams at a mining camp in Region 7. Rovel Santiago, 21, from Mabaruma in Region 1, and Shawn Williams, 20, from Kuru Kururu village on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, …

U.S.-sanctioned Mohamed a threat to Guyana’s security, partnership with key ally –President Ali says

PRESIDENT, Dr. Irfaan Ali has said that U.S.-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed poses a direct threat to Guyana’s national defence, sovereignty, and diplomatic relations. The Head of State made these remarks in a public statement, where he dismantled …

Guyana’s vital relationship with U.S. must not be jeopardised by sanctioned persons

–Congresswoman Salazar says; emphasises nation must also safeguard its democracy against such persons UNITED States Congresswoman, Maria Elvira Salazar has issued a firm warning that Guyanese must not allow sanctioned persons to jeopardise Guyana’s vital …

Guyana Prize Literary Festival to showcase the pinnacle of Guyanese literature

THE Secretariat of the Guyana Prize for Literature has announced the hosting of the Guyana Prize Literary Festival 2025 scheduled to take place from Thursday, July 3, 2025 to Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Georgetown. According to a press release, the event …

Pres Ali warns US-sanctioned Azruddin Mohamed poses threat to Guyana’s financial system, territorial integrity

Guyana’s 1st science-dedicated $253.8M secondary institution commissioned