By Vishani Ragobeer in Belém, Brazil Vishani@newsroom.gy The United Nations’ climate talks this year, COP30, got underway in Belém, Brazil, on Thursday, with Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali urging fellow world leaders to turn their grand speeches into meaningful actions as his country has already done. As he questioned why…
Budget 2026 to come early – Jagdeo says migration, residency without voting rights & E-ID for employment on the agenda
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday announced that Budget 2026 will be presented early and will include funding to deliver on key promises made by the governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), including the establishment of a structured legal migration framework to address labour shortages while safeguarding national identity and…
Fishing boat destroyed by fire in Adventure, arson suspected
A fishing boat was engulfed in flames early Wednesday morning, and authorities suspect arson as the cause. Sherilyn Bhagwandin, the 36-year-old owner of the boat, told reporters that she received the alarming news from another boat owner at the Adventure landing site. Accompanied by her husband, Manie Bhagwandin, who captained…
GRA confirms extradition request reason for dropping charges against Mohameds
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Thursday confirmed that tax charges against Guyanese businessmen and gold dealers Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed were withdrawn and discontinued due to a request from the United States for their extradition. In a statement, the GRA said the charges, originally filed on October 24,…
Zero tolerance for housing scams – Croal
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, has reiterated that corruption within the housing sector will not be tolerated, as the Ministry intensifies efforts with law enforcement to root out fraud and hold offenders accountable. Speaking recently on the Starting Point programme, Croal revealed that the Housing Ministry and the Central Housing…
Kristoff De Nobrega freed as Judge upholds no-case submission in Quindon Bacchus’ murder case
Kristoff De Nobrega is now a free man after Justice Gino Persaud on Thursday upheld a no-case submission at the High Court in Georgetown, bringing an end to the murder proceedings against him. After the case, De Nobrega’s attorney, George Thomas told reporters that there were insufficient evidence to support…
FumaCon 2026 Brings Global Anime and Video Game Star Ray Chase to Guyana for the First Time
Since 2022, FumaCon, an anime and comic convention organised by Seishonen Guyana, has hosted its event at the Guyana Marriott Hotel. Over the years, FumaCon has made noticeable expansions and improvements with its event offerings. From introducing workshops for the first time in 2023 to partnering with Corporate Guyana to…
GRA withdraws tax case against Mohamed family amid broader U.S. indictment
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Thursday morning withdrew and discontinued tax-related charges against Guyanese businessmen and gold dealers Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed of Mohamed’s Enterprise. The father and son appeared before Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, but when the matter was called, the GRA’s prosecutor…
Parika roadside vendors urged to relocate as major waterfront modernisation begins
Vendors plying their trade along the roadside and on the Parika Waterfront, who were allotted legal spots at various market tarmacs, are being encouraged to move into their designated areas. Others who have yet to be allocated spaces were encouraged to register to be part of the modernised market system….
Sophia woman leaves partner for dead at hospital, goes into hiding after fatal stabbing
A 25-year-old labourer was left dead at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after being stabbed by his reputed wife during an argument on Wednesday evening and the woman has since gone into hiding. Dead is Akeem Evans of ‘B’ Field, Sophia, who was reportedly attacked around 18:10 hrs at…
