Several lawyers and State Counsel at the Attorney General Chambers are undergoing specialised training to prepare cases for the next edition of the Law Reports. This forms part of the government’s ongoing effort to strengthen legal reporting and access to justice. “The goal is for the Attorney General’s Chambers to…
Kathy Smith unanimously re-elected President of GCCI
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has announced the unanimous re-election of Mrs. Kathy S. Smith as President following its 136th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on Wednesday, March 19, 2026. The AGM brought together members of the private sector and key stakeholders, with remarks delivered by…
Voll’s maiden T20I century leads Australia to 3-0 whitewash of West Indies
Georgia Voll plundered her maiden T20I century off 52 balls as Australia secured a 3-0 series whitewash over West Indies with a dominant performance before rain arrived. Voll put together a masterful innings which included six sixes as Australia piled up 211, their highest T20I total since 2023 and fifth-best…
Defense lawyers insist, no second blood test for ‘dengue positive’ Azruddin Mohamed
Dr. Kawal Dalip appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman on Tuesday afternoon, confirming that he diagnosed Azruddin Mohamed with dengue and issued 12 days’ sick leave, but his testimony sparked sharp exchanges in court. Dalip told the court he clinically diagnosed Mohamed based on symptoms and later relied on lab results…
Armed bandits invade Bagotstown home
A 43-year-old businessman was assaulted and robbed during an armed home invasion early Tuesday morning at Bagotstown, East Bank Demerara. Police Headquarters reported that the robbery occurred at about 01:40 hrs and was committed against the businessman and a 27-year-old female administrative worker, both of whom were at home at…
Man found dead at Turkeyen
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘A’ are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body found on Monday at about 11:40 hrs, at a residence located at ‘C’ Field, South Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown. In a release, Police said the dead person has been identified as Ronald Gobin, 78, a…
Police investigating suspected suicide in Paramakatoi
The Guyana Police Force is investigating a suspected death by suicide involving a 20-year-old resident of Paramakatoi, Region Eight. The man reportedly died on Monday. However, Police said further investigations are necessary. “Due to the remoteness of the area, the body was buried and will be exhumed for a post-mortem…
Home Affairs Ministry, Police investigating death of Haslington man
The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Guyana Police Force are investigating the death of Jordan Payne, a 30-year-old resident of Haslington, East Coast Demerara, who died while in custody at the Cove and John Police Station. In a release, the Guyana Police Police said: “Preliminary investigations revealed that Payne…
CARICOM to send humanitarian supplies to Cuba
CARICOM governments are preparing to dispatch humanitarian aid to Cuba, following a decision announced by CARICOM Chairman, Dr Terrance Drew at the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government held in St Kitts and Nevis on 24 – 27 February 2026. The humanitarian effort is being coordinated…
U.S. Special Envoy Kristi Noem in Guyana
U.S. Special Envoy Kristi Noem will be in Guyana today for special meetings with President Irfaan Ali and US energy companies operating here. The US embassy here said the visit underscores Guyana’s integral partnership and continued leadership on shared security priorities in the region. This includes dismantling drug cartels and…
