Police in Regional Division #7 are investigating an alleged unlawful wounding committed against a 20-year-old woman on Monday evening at Bartica Golden Beach, Central Bartica. The victim, identified as Nolecia Edmonds of Third Avenue, Bartica, was reportedly injured during an altercation that occurred at about 20:25 hrs on March 2,…
Six in custody after police uncover illegal firearms in Agricola and Linden
Six persons are currently in police custody following the discovery of illegal firearms and ammunition during separate police operations in Agricola, East Bank Demerara, and Amelia’s Ward, Linden. Police said the first discovery was made on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at about 17:34 hrs during an operation carried out by…
Pres. Ali to attend ‘Shield of the America Summit’ in Florida March 7
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali is set to represent Guyana at the historic “Shield of the Americas” Summit hosted by United States President Donald Trump in Doral City, Florida, on March 7. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali The summit brings together heads of state from 12 countries across Latin America…
Police warn of online extortion scheme targeting businesses
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is warning members of the public—particularly those in the business community—to exercise caution amid an emerging online extortion scheme targeting individuals and businesses. In a statement, the police said reports indicate that some persons have been receiving emails from individuals or entities claiming to be…
Mohameds’ bid to reinstate cambio license dismissed
High Court proceedings filed by Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, seeking to reinstate their cambio licence were dismissed on Thursday by Justice Damone Younge. The father-son duo, through their lawyer, Darren Wade, filed a Fixed Date Application seeking judicial review of the Bank of Guyana’s decision to revoke…
Trump administration doubles down on military action in Latin America
(Al Jazeera) The United States-Israeli war with Iran continues to rage, as Washington pledges to send more troops and military assets to the Middle East and Tehran widens its retaliatory strikes across the region. But on Thursday, top officials under US President Donald Trump shifted focus to another military front: Latin America….
Tribunal to probe dragging of schoolgirl by childcare workers
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud has confirmed that a tribunal was commissioned to investigate the actions of the two Child Care and Protection Agency officers who were seen in a video dragging a school girl. The officers has since been sent on administrative leave pending…
Gay rights groups say Azruddin’s comments discriminatory and divisive
See the full joint statement issued below: Joint Statement from Sexualities Women and Genders and SASOD Guyana March 5, 2026 In a now widely publicised video on Facebook, Leader of the Opposition Azruddin Mohamed is seen and heard chastising “questionable persons, lesbians, bisexuals coming in the masjid and pray.”…
CFU and GFF to host Match Officials Course for Caribbean Women Referees
PRESS RELEASE || The Caribbean Football Union (CFU), through its Referees Committee and Secretariat, in collaboration with the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), will host the ‘Give to Gain’ Course for Caribbean Women Referees from March 6-8, 2026, at the Guyana National Stadium. The three-day capacity-building initiative is designed to empower,…
Gov’t finalises relocation plan for 59 Buxton Railway Embankment vendors
The Ministry of Public Works has finalised arrangements for the relocation of 59 vendors currently operating along the Railway Embankment at Buxton, East Coast Demerara, as part of ongoing works under the East Coast Demerara Road Expansion Project. The decision was reached following a multi-stakeholder meeting on Wednesday, March…
