President Dr Irfaan Ali said Guyana supports the strong action being taken by the United States of America against drug cartels in the western hemisphere. Speaking during a Fox News interview on the sidelines of the Shield of the Americas Summit hosted by President Donald Trump, Dr Ali reminded that…
“The status quo cannot remain:” President Ali supports regime change in Cuba
On the sidelines of the inaugural “Shield of the Americas” summit in South Florida, United States, President Dr Irfaan Ali voiced his support for a regime change in Cuba stating that “the status quo cannot remain.” He was at the time engaged in an interview with journalist Aishah Hasnie on…
Rose Hall, Albion Estates surpass weekly production targets
The Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) on Saturday announced that the Rose Hall and Albion Estates have exceeded their combined weekly sugar production target marking a strong early performance for the First Crop of 2026, which commenced just two weeks ago. In a statement, GuySuCo said the two estates produced…
Labourer arrested for possession of cannabis at Tabatinga
Police in Regional Division 9 are investigating the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis during an operation at Tabatinga, Lethem, Central Rupununi. The discovery was made between 15:30h and 16:30h on Friday, March 6, 2026. According to police, ranks were conducting an operation at a business premises in the…
Fisherman hospitalised after stabbed by nephew
A fisherman is admitted at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was stabbed multiple times by his nephew on Friday, March 6, 2026, at about 18:35h at River View Sea Dam, Ruimveldt, Georgetown. Police said the 32-year-old fisherman of River View Sea Dam, Ruimveldt, and the suspect who resides at…
‘No ifs, we will get it done’ – GMR&SC President assures South Dakota upgrades will be completed
The President of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) is confident that the mandate to radically transform the South Dakota circuit will be completed as the nation prepares to host the historic GT Challenge de las Américas in July. With just over three months until the high-performance GT3…
Two in custody after Police seize firearms in West Ruimveldt, Corriverton operations
Police are investigating two separate incidents in which firearms were found during operations in Georgetown and Berbice. In the first incident, police in Regional Division 4 ‘A’ found a firearm during an operation at Laing Avenue, West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, between 01:15 hrs and 02:00 hrs on Saturday, March 7, 2026….
59-Y-O Linden man succumbs to injuries, Carpenter arrested
A 59-year-old Labourer of South Amelia’s Ward, Linden, has succumbed to his injuries after he was stabbed on Thursday at the Mackenzie Market, Linden. Police said Ray London had previous disagreements with a 41-year-old carpenter of Wismar, Linden. At about 17:00h on Thursday, it is alleged that the carpenter armed…
‘Rising Stars’ impress at Bounty Farms Handicap squash
The future of Guyanese squash looks increasingly bright after the Bounty Farm-sponsored Handicap tournament concluded at the Georgetown Club, showcasing a “very pleasing” rapid improvement in the sport’s grassroots. A record number of new participants registered for the six-day event, which transitioned from the National Racquet Centre to the Georgetown…
Watchman fatally shot, body found in Essequibo River
A watchman attached to a shipping establishment was on Monday, March 2, 2026 shot and killed at Unity, Parika, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) Dead is 24-year-old Vishal Miguel. On Monday, March 2, the police reported that Miguel, was last seen when he entered the shipping yard at Parika at about…
