Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill has ordered the placement of barriers along sections of the Ogle to Eccles highway to prevent developers from creating dangerous 90-degree entry points onto the highway, warning that failure to act could result in loss of life. Addressing the issue on Monday, Edghill raised…
Police yet to confirm death of man in viral shooting video
Police are investigating a viral shooting social media video that allegedly shows wanted man Jamal Bourne, also known as “Skinny,” inflicting a suspected gunshot wound to himself during a Facebook Live broadcast. Police noted that there is currently no official confirmation of Bourne’s death. Though an investigation was launched, the…
WPL 2026: Rampant RCB beat Giants to maintain unbeaten run
Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their relentless form in the Women’s Premier League with a dominant 61-run victory over Gujarat Giants that secured their place in the play-offs. Gautami Naik, who earned her place in the RCB squad through dominant displays in domestic cricket, struck 73 off 55 balls – shepherding…
Budget Day is Monday January 26
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh on Monday announced that Budget Day this year is Monday, January 26, 2026. This will be the first Budget presented by the current administration since it was re-elected to office in September 2025. The post…
Smyth Street restaurant manager robbed of nearly $650,000
An unidentified man robbed a 34-year-old manager of a Smyth Street restaurant of $642,000 on Sunday night. Police Headquarters, in a statement, said the incident occurred at around 21:58 hrs just outside the restaurant. The manager reportedly collected the daily sales from the restaurant and placed the cash into a…
Police probing GPHC tragedy
The Guyana Police Force is investigating the tragedy that unfolded at the Georgetown Public Hospital on Sunday evening, where a pregnant 22-year-old woman reportedly died by suicide. The Police Force, in a release, said the pregnant woman hailed from Schoonard, West Bank Demerara. She was a patient of the female…
PM Phillips says Guyana remains on heightened alert at borders
Prime Minister Brigadier (retired) Mark Phillips has assured that Guyana’s security forces remain in a heightened state of readiness along all borders, as authorities closely monitor developments in neighbouring Venezuela and their potential spillover effects. Speaking on the Starting Point podcast at the weekend, Phillips said the Guyana Defence Force…
Edghill directs improved safety for ongoing Carifesta Avenue road project
As Guyana prepares to host several international events in the coming months, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has given a directive to contractors working on the Carifesta Avenue road widening project to improve the safety and cleanliness there. Edghill recently visited the project site to ensure progress is being made….
Carpenter gunned down at Bare Root; couple being sought
Police are searching for a couple in connection with the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old carpenter along the Bare Root Access Road, Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara, on Sunday night. The dead man has been identified as Homton Chichester, also known as “Orlando,” of Bare Root. The shooting occurred at…
Kabakaburi Secondary impresses at Regional Two Athletics championship
Newly gazetted school Kabakaburi Secondary delivered a notable performance at the 2026 Region Two Inter-Secondary Schools Athletics Championship, finishing seventh overall out of 10 competing schools. Despite its relatively small size and developing programme, Kabakaburi Secondary accumulated 258.50 points, placing ahead of Essequibo Technical Institute, Wakapoa Secondary School and Johanna…
