The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most significant events as industry leaders anticipate a defining year for the nation’s oil, gas, and manufacturing plans. At the launch of the fifth edition of the expo, held at the Aiden Hotel,…
Historic! Guyana Digital School launched, marking largest online learning initiative
The largest online learning initiative, the Guyana Digital School was officially launched Friday, marking a historical and major step in building a modern and digitally ready society. The platform has been live for several months and signals a transformational moment for education not just in Guyana but across the Caribbean….
Ministry clarifies removal of newborn from Region Six hospital
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has clarified reports that a newborn was removed from the New Amsterdam Hospital without the family’s knowledge, emphasising that the family was engaged throughout the process and that all decisions were made to protect the infant’s health and safety. The Ministry stated…
Police Force records 61% crime clear-up rate; 20 ranks charged in 2025
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has recorded an impressive 61.7 percent clear-up rate for crimes in 2025, reflecting the force’s commitment to proactive and intelligence-led policing. For the year 2025, the force has recorded a 25.2 percent reduction in serious crimes. Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken made the announcement while…
Police ranks to start using computers for report taking soon – Hicken
In a major step toward modernisation, Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken on Friday announced that, in the coming months, all ranks in the force will begin taking reports electronically. “The force, as we speak, is going through a process of digitising, and the most junior ranks in the force will…
‘Leadership must be everywhere’ – Walrond challenges Police to lead with integrity
Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, delivered a strong message on leadership, integrity and accountability at the Guyana Police Force (GPF) annual Christmas Awards Ceremony on Friday. “In policing, courage isn’t just about confronting threats. It’s in the quiet, deliberate decisions officers make every day — decisions to act with…
Bushlot man dies after car flips in late-night Berbice crash; driver was over alcohol limit
A 30-year-old Corentyne man lost his life late Thursday night after the car he was travelling in overturned along the Corentyne roadway. The deceased has been identified as Davendra Sydney of Lot 232 Bushlot Village, Corentyne. Reports indicate that at around 23:20 hrs, motor car PWW 6986 was speeding east…
Lusignan School Disturbance: Woman charged after assaulting Police Inspector
A 36-year-old woman from Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, has been arrested and placed on station bail after a late-night disturbance escalated into an alleged assault on a senior Police rank at Lusignan on Thursday. Police said ranks responded at around 19:30 hrs to reports of disorderly behaviour at a…
Six-hour interruption for G/Town on Saturday as power outage scheduled
Residents across multiple Georgetown communities will face a scheduled electricity interruption on Saturday, December 6, as the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) undertakes critical maintenance and upgrades to support the new Gas-to-Energy Project and enhance overall grid reliability. The planned outage will occur from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.,…
West Berbice man convicted of mother’s murder
A West Coast Berbice man has been convicted of murdering his mother in an incident that occurred in 2021. Deonarine Dookhoo, also known as Dinesh, appeared before Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Berbice High Court. It was alleged that Dookhoo killed his mother, Teshwattie Jaglall, affectionately known as Babo, between…
