Riyad Ahmad, a 23-year-old resident of Happy Acres, East Coast Demerara, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, to answer charges of dangerous driving and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Ahmad was charged under Section 36(1) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02,…
GFF President hits back at claims U-20 players were left ‘undefended’ after disqualification
Guyana Football Federation (GFF) President Wayne Forde has issued a rebuttal to claims that the federation failed to defend its Under-20 players, calling them “categorically untrue.” Guyana and Anguilla were both disqualified from the 2026 Concacaf Under-20 Qualifiers following an on-field brawl in Curacao on February 28. Despite Guyana leading…
Kidney failure patient Diana Parasram gets a new lifeline
For Diana Parasram, dialysis is not simply a medical treatment — it is the lifeline that keeps her alive. After being diagnosed with kidney failure, Parasram began the long and difficult journey faced by thousands of patients whose kidneys can no longer function on their own. Dialysis, a procedure that…
Hicken warns Sergeants against accepting bribes
A strong warning against corruption took centre stage on Wednesday with Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken making it clear that bribery within the Force will not be tolerated. Addressing ranks gathered at the opening of the Guyana Police Force Sergeants’ Conference, Hicken bluntly told those gathered that corruption is a…
AK-47, pistol & ammo recovered as Police probe Berbice robberies
An AK-47 rifle, a pistol, and rounds of matching ammunition were found on Tuesday in an empty lot at Ulverston Village, Corentyne, Berbice. Police said the discovery was made as ranks probed recent robberies committed at Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice. Police Officers reportedly contacted and arrested a 21-year-old construction…
Miner arrested after caught with one pound of suspected ganja
A 59-year-old miner was arrested on Tuesday after he was nabbed with just over a pound of suspected cannabis during a stop-and-search operation at the Itaballi Police Checkpoint, Cuyuni River. According to a release from Police Headquarters, ranks stopped a motor vehicle bearing trade plates, during which a search was conducted…
One Guyana T10 Tapeball national finals head to new Anna Regina Stadium; Sport Miinistry recommits support
The fourth season of the One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast will see its national finals move to the new Anna Regina National Stadium in Essequibo, marking a significant shift for the competition. For the past three years, the National Stadium in Providence has been the home of the tournament’s showpiece…
Infrastructure upgrade forces shift in GMR&SC calendar
With the historic hosting of the GT Challenge de las Américas series here just over three months away, the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) has begun the mammoth task of bringing the South Dakota circuit into the 21st century. Following the announcement and later track visit by officials…
Two children drown at Enterprise; Gov’t pledges full support to family
In a tragic Phagwah day incident, two children drowned early Tuesday morning at Enterprise, East Coast Demerara. The two children who drowned have been identified as nine-year-old Tiana DeCourt’e and 10-year-old Jaden DeCourt’e. The exact circumstances surrounding the tragedy have not yet been confirmed. However, preliminary information suggests that the…
Immediate suspension for Child Care Agency officers seen dragging girl in video
Two officers attached to the Child Care and Protection Agency (CPA) have been immediately suspended pending further action after they were seen dragging a schoolgirl on the roadway. This was announced by Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud. “They have been suspended with immediate effect and…
