Produce vendors outside Stabroek market complain about lack of arrangements as cleaning continues

Some market vendors operating at the Stabroek Square are continuing to express worry that they are being pushed out without proper notice or arrangements, despite recent assurances. Several vendors expressed that the unexpected enforcement by the Georgetown Mayor and City Council has left them unable to earn a proper income during one of the busiest […]

Ethnic Relations Commission cites over 100 infractions during lead up to September 1 elections

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) recorded 111 infractions in the lead up to the September 1 General and Regional Elections – a figure it said is significantly lower when compared to infractions recorded during the highly controversial 2020 Elections. In its Elections Observation Report on the 2025 General and Regional Elections released on Sunday, the […]

Two women in custody over 115-pound marijuana bust

Two women from Clonbrook on the East Coast of Demerara were busted on Saturday after they were allegedly busted with 115 pounds of marijuana in their possession. According to a statement from the Police this morning, the 41-year-old and 55-year-old women, were arrested during an intelligence led operation carried out by Police ranks in C’ […]

Guyana to host major Caribbean Health Research Conference in April 2026

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is gearing up to host the 70th Annual Health Research Conference here in Guyana, in collaboration with the Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Health. The conference will take place from April 22-24, 2026 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre under the theme “Innovations in Health.” At a […]

Mohamed accuses Speaker of colluding with Government to delay election of Opposition Leader

Supporters of We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) mounted another protest action outside Parliament on Friday demanding that the Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, convenes a meeting with the Members of the Parliamentary Opposition to elect the Leader of the Opposition. The Speaker has not called a meeting for the election of the Opposition […]

35% tint waiver for all vehicles; Security Officials, Government Officials and Diplomats to have special waiver

Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond, this afternoon announced that with immediate effect, all vehicle owners will be allowed a tint waiver of 35% on their vehicles. There will be special waivers for Diplomats, Government officials, high profile security officials and some other categories of persons who must first obtain a waiver from the Minister. […]

PNCR calls on Government to release 2022 National Census report

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, Aubrey Norton, today called on the Government to release the 2022 National Census report, saying that the exercise was essential for updating the country’s demographic, social, and economic baseline. At a press conference, Mr. Norton said the Government’s refusal to release the report is concerning and not in […]

449 new cases of HIV recorded in Guyana over past year

As Guyana prepares to join the rest of the world on Monday in observing World AIDS Day, Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony, has sounded the alarm over the steep increase in new HIV cases in the country. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. According to the Health Minister, for this year alone, Guyana has […]

Prosecution completes disclosures in Mohameds extradition case; Constitutional issues to be heard and addressed

Senior Magistrate Judy Latchman, has set December 10 as the date when she will rule on Constitutional issues raised in the extradition case against Billionaire businessmen Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed, now that the Prosecution has completed its disclosures. When the case was called today in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, the Prosecution led by Special […]

Police Force to continue tint enforcement campaign; Tint policy to be announced soon

The Guyana Police Force will be continuing its tint enforcement exercises, pointing out that no directive has been issued for any discontinuation. In a statement this morning, the Police Force denied reports that Ranks had been asked to discontinue the tint-related enforcement exercises. “The GPF categorically refutes these claims, as no such directive has been […]