A man from West Berbice has been sentenced to seven years and seven months for stealing from his former employer. On Friday, Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty handed down the sentence to Hemraj Singh Pahalad, who worked as a clerk for Ramdial Ramoutar. The court heard that between February 12 and 16,…
ExxonMobil Guyana hosts capacity building session for SHOUT4Challenge finalists
Read full statement from Recover Guyana here: On May 23, 2026, ExxonMobil Guyana hosted an in-person capacity building session for the Top 20 national finalists of SHOUT4Change. SHOUT, now in its fourth iteration, is Guyana’s national environmental speech competition, and is implemented by Recover Guyana, in partnership with the Ministry…
Man shot by Police during arrest in Corentyne
Police are investigating a shooting incident in Kildonan Village, Corentyne, Berbice, which left a 59-year-old man nursing gunshot injuries on Thursday afternoon. According to investigators, ranks responded to reports of alleged threatening behaviour around 3:00pm and attempted to arrest the man, a ten-day worker from Alness Village. Police allege the…
Woman found dead at Cornelia Ida; son arrested
Police are investigating the murder of 55-year-old SurujDai Kahriu, called “Sharda,” whose body was discovered Thursday evening at her home in Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara. Investigators said the woman, who worked as a supervisor, lived at the residence with her two sons. According to preliminary reports, one of the…
Pilot detained at CJIA with raw gold in luggage
Police and Customs officials are investigating after a quantity of raw gold was discovered in the luggage of an outgoing passenger at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Thursday morning. Authorities said the discovery was made around 2:45am during routine screening procedures at the airport. The gold was reportedly found in…
Government welcomes opening of Spice Route Restaurant in Georgetown
The government on Thursday evening welcomed the opening of Spice Route Restaurant and Bar, describing the investment as another positive sign of confidence in Guyana’s growing tourism and hospitality sector. The Indian themed restaurant and bar, located on Crown Street, Queenstown, Georgetown, is expected to officially open to the public…
United Women for Special Children condemns alleged abuse at David Rose School
The United Women for Special Children has condemned the alleged mistreatment of students at the David Rose Special Education Needs School, describing children with special needs as among the most vulnerable members of society. In a statement responding to the circulation of a video and allegations of abuse, the organization…
Father seeks answers after son burned at Port Mourant Apprentices hostel
A father is looking for answers after his son was burned on his face and shoulder at the Port Mourant Apprentices hostel last Friday. Eighteen-year-old Trimol Noble from Fyrish Village, Corentyne Berbice, moved into the hostel in August 2025 to join a one-year sugar boiler program. On May 22, 2026,…
Teachers seen abusing children to be sent on leave, full probe coming – Parag
See below full statement from the Minister of Education, Sonia Parag: I am deeply disturbed and hurt by the video currently being circulated publicly which appears to show acts of abuse being perpetrated against students of the David Rose Special Education Needs School in Georgetown. No child should ever be…
GFF, CONCACAF partner to drive Elite League professional standards
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has taken another significant step toward the professionalisation of its domestic game, partnering with regional governing body CONCACAF to host a comprehensive Club Licensing Workshop. The session, staged at the Guyana Olympic Association Headquarters on Wednesday, brought together Elite League club presidents, secretaries, and specialised…
