Eulex Andre Jeffery, called “Ratty,” a 45-year-old gold miner of Company Road, Buxton, East Coast Demerara, has been charged in connection with the death of Moses Chappelle, called “Bizo.” He also faces charges for firearm and ammunition offences. In a release, Police Headquarters said the first charge, manslaughter, was laid…
Headquarters lift fourth straight COP T20 title with win over Officers
Headquarters were crowned champions of the Commissioner of Police T20 Cup 2026 on Thursday after defeating Officers by eight wickets at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary, to secure their fourth consecutive title. In front of a packed venue, with the stands filled to capacity and the ground buzzing…
Kako miner, 19, charged with murder
Ronslee Isaacs, called “Rocky,” a 19-year-old miner of Kako Village, Upper Mazaruni River, has been charged with the murder of fellow villager Graig Hastings. In a release, Police headquarters said the charge of murder was laid contrary to Common Law of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. On Thursday,…
Almost 290,000 citizens get their $100,000 cash grants
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh provided an update on the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant to Guyanese adults, noting that a total of 289,565 citizens have received their cash transfer. Of this total, 265,281 persons have received their grant directly into their bank accounts. Others, particularly residents of hinterland…
Police Constable selling driver’s license illegally caught in sting operation
Police Constable Yohance Bourne was arrested on Thursday after he was caught selling a driver’s license illegally during a joint operation undertaken by ranks of the Guyana Police Force. The operation was conducted between 16:45 hrs and 17:00 hrs in the vicinity of Norton and Dubran Streets, Georgetown, by ranks…
Over $3 billion set aside to support rice farmers – President announces
The Irfaan Ali-led administration has set aside more than $3 billion to support rice farmers, a move that joins other efforts to support various sections of the population. President Dr. Irfaan Ali consulted with farmers on Thursday at the Arthur Ching Conference Centre at Liliendaal, Georgetown. After the engagement, the…
Job bank helps hundreds find work
The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning is continuing to expand its digital recruitment push, with its Job Bank platform helping to connect hundreds of Guyanese to employment opportunities over the years. “This is not some fancy tech gimmicks. It is a simple online platform where employers post jobs and…
Toka Village wins community-based tourism award
Georgetown, Guyana (April 30, 2026): Guyana continues to gain regional recognition for its commitment to sustainable and community-led tourism, with Toka Village (Inni Lodge), Region 9, being named the winner of the Community-Based Tourism Award at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Sustainable Tourism Awards 2026. According to the CTO, the…
IPL 2026: Impactful Holder shines in Titans’ win over RCB
Jason Holder was so omnipresent that his involvement in five dismissals enabled the Gujarat Titans (GT) to bowl Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) out for 155 in Ahmedabad. Such a middling chase was right up the alley of Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan, but once GT lost both their openers in the powerplay, their soft underbelly was exposed…
G/town solid waste increased by 20%
Georgetown is now generating an estimated 20 per cent more solid waste than it did in 2020, placing significant pressure on an already stretched municipal collection system, according to City Councillor Lelon Saul. Saul recently revealed that the Georgetown Mayor and City Council has grappled with a significant increase of…
