Dawn Hastings-Williams, a former General Secretary of the PNCR and former Minister of State under the APNU+AFC coalition, has joined forces with embattled businessman Azruddin Mohamed. Mohamed, who has been sanctioned by the United States government, is seeking to contest the 2025 General and Regional Elections with his party, ‘We…
Five persons arrested after cocaine bust
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) said five persons were arrested after ranks found five parcels of cocaine in motor cars at Turkeyen. CANU, in a release, said an intelligence-led operation was conducted on Wednesday in the vicinity of Turkeyen. Two motor cars were intercepted, and several parcels containing a “whitish…
Guyana Police Force responds to Hughes, Fields & Stoby statement
See below the full statement issued by the Guyana Police Force in response to a statement issued by the Hughes, Fields and Stoby law firm: The Guyana Police Force (GPF) wishes to respond to a statement earlier today by Attorney-at-Law Nigel Hughes, in which he contends that Magistrate Judy Latchman,…
Guyana Police Force responds to Hughes, Fields & Stoby statement
See below the full statement issued by the Guyana Police Force in response to a statement issued by the Hughes, Fields and Stoby law firm: The Guyana Police Force (GPF) wishes to respond to a statement earlier today by Attorney-at-Law Nigel Hughes, in which he contends that Magistrate Judy Latchman,…
Asha Kissoon says she played the game: ‘This is politics, not church’
Dr Asha Kissoon, who defied her political partners and refused to vacate her seat in the National Assembly, has said she has no apologies for what she did. Her decision, she explained, was driven by being stonewalled and berated by those who were supposed to support her. Refusing to be…
Jaipaul Sharma joins AFC
Jaipaul Sharma, a former member of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) coalition, on Friday revealed that he has now joined the Alliance for Change (AFC) and will be a candidate for the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections. “I’m so pleased to be in his leadership because…
APNU proposes extra $400 billion for salary hikes, pension increase & other cash payouts
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is proposing to spend an additional $400 billion in its first budget, should it be elected to office after the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections. Party leader and Presidential candidate, Aubrey Norton, said the spending on personal and household incomes will amount…
Guyana Police Force working to ensure ‘peaceful, secure’ elections – Hicken
Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken on Friday highlighted that the Guyana Police Force is preparing itself so that it does its part to ensure the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections unfold in a peaceful and secure manner. “With the upcoming General and Regional Elections, we affirm our commitment…
Businessman Joshua Taylor died from blunt trauma to the head
Businessman Joshua Taylor, 24, reportedly died from blunt trauma to the head that may have been caused by a fall or a hit, according to the findings of an autopsy conducted on Friday. Police Headquarters reported that the man’s body was identified by his mother, Annette Taylor, and his brother,…
Kenesha Vaughn case: Nigel Hughes’ law firm ready to prosecute but says Police causing delays
The Hughes Fields and Stoby law firm, whose lawyers are the private prosecutors in the Kenesha Vaughn/ Marlan Da Silva murder case, on Friday stated that the team has been ready to proceed with the case but accused the Guyana Police Force of causing delays. The statement issued by the…
