Tourism Minister Susan Rodrigues has rejected allegations that she improperly benefited from government land or assets, pushing back strongly against claims made by the Mohamed family, a prominent business clan sanctioned by the United States and facing extradition. Rodrigues said she owns properties that were purchased privately and not through…
Palmyra deep-water harbour to make shipping much faster, easier – Edghill
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the development of a deep-water harbour at Palmyra, Region Six, describing the project as a transformative step toward seamless transportation of goods and unprecedented economic growth. According to the Minister, the establishment of a deep-water port at Palmyra…
Upgrades to hinterland airstrips pushing eco-tourism, aviation safety – Public Works Minister
Amid the massive influx of tourists seeking to explore the nation’s eco-tourism products, Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill on Monday said the airstrips are being upgraded to make runways safer for larger aircrafts. During a Facebook Live posted to the Ministry’s Facebook page, the minister explained that millions of…
Man charged with murder of Charity gold miner
Colin Anderson, called “Strongy” or “Biggs,” a 25-year-old gold miner of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara has been charged in connection with the murder of Michael John Benn. The incident an occurred on Sunday December 21, 2025 at Aranguy Landing, Cuyuni River. On Monday, Anderson appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed…
Photographer charged for multimillion-dollar theft, on $1 million bail
Quincy Baird, a 37-year-old photographer of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, has been charged in connection with the theft of $153.9 million from a local telecommunications company. A release from Police Headquarters noted that Baird appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Monday, where the…
‘Pudding Man’ found dead on fence at Ogle
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body found on Monday morning at a residence located at Ogle, East Coast Demerara. The discovery was made at about 06:35 hrs. The deceased has been identified as Tejram Ramchandar called “Pudding-Man,” 63, of the said address who was discovered…
Traffic Chief says stricter enforcement needed after fatal accident involving cows
Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh has renewed calls for stricter enforcement against owners who allow animals to roam freely on public roadways, following a fatal accident on the East Coast Demerara (ECD) on Sunday night. Singh noted that across the country, animals left unattended often occupy main thoroughfares, creating serious hazards…
Guyana Defence Force complete ‘double’ with League Cup triumph
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Football Club has reaffirmed its status as the undisputed queens of the local game, securing the Women’s Division One League Cup with a clinical victory over rivals Guyana Police Force (GPF). In a high-stakes final at the Guyana Football Federation’s National Training Facility in Providence,…
Driver dies after swerving from cows on East Coast Railway Embankment
A 32-year-old female driver died on Sunday night after she swerved from a herd of cows and lost control of the motorcar she was driving. Dead is Mathana Cambridge of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara (ECD). After losing control, Cambridge collided with a concrete light pole on the southern parapet…
High Court directs Cricket South Africa to let Shamsi complete ILT20 season
The Gauteng High Court has ruled against Cricket South Africa (CSA) and in favour of Tabraiz Shamsi in a landmark judgment which will be pored over with interest around the global game for its potential implications for freelance cricketers. Shamsi, the left-arm wristspinner who has played 127 international matches across…
