Police issue wanted bulletin for suspect in fatal Issano bar stabbing
THE Guyana Police Force has issued a wanted bulletin for Mark Griffith, called “Skull,” a 31-year-old miner of Canje Village, Berbice, who is being sought in connection with the murder of Shawn Abrams at 14 Miles Backdam, Issano, Middle Mazaruni River, Region Seven. According to reports, the victim was a 36-year-old miner from Charity, Essequibo […]
Panama Canal restrictions place up to US$10B in CARICOM imports at risk
– CPSO warns of higher prices and possible supply disruptions BETWEEN US$8 billion and US$10 billion in annual CARICOM imports could be exposed to growing restrictions on shipping through the Panama Canal, raising concerns about higher consumer prices, increased freight costs and possible supply disruptions across the Region. According to preliminary analysis by the CARICOM […]
Ninety-one graduate from BIT programmes in Region Nine
NINETY-ONE trainees from across five occupational areas graduated from the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) programmes in Lethem, Region Nine, on Wednesday, as the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning continued its investment in skills development and workforce training across the Rupununi. The graduates, comprising 43 males and 48 females, completed training in Commercial […]
Three in custody after police ranks allegedly obstructed at Kitty wash bay
THREE persons are in police custody following an early-morning incident at a wash bay along the Railway Line, Kitty, Georgetown, during which police ranks were allegedly obstructed while responding to a report of loud and continuous music. According to the Guyana Police Force, the incident occurred at about 02:05 hrs on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. […]
Gold miner remanded on unlawful wounding charge
A 33-year-old gold miner was, on Tuesday, remanded to prison after pleading guilty to a charge of unlawful wounding at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court. Godwell Payne, of South Haslington, East Coast Demerara, was charged under Section 50 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. Payne was arrested on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in connection […]
Firearm, ammunition found during New Amsterdam police search
POLICE are investigating the discovery of a suspected firearm and eight rounds of ammunition during a search at a residence at Main and Asylum Streets, New Amsterdam, Berbice, on Monday. According to preliminary investigations, police ranks acted on information received and proceeded to the residence, where a search was conducted. During the operation, a suspected […]
E-procure to bring greater transparency to government tenders – Min Ally
THE government is moving to further digitise and modernise the procurement process, by the introduction of online systems to make government tenders and requests for proposals more accessible, efficient and transparent. Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, revealed this during interview, noting that the eProcure website, launched in February, has centralised […]
The CIA woman who is said to have recruited Rupert Roopnaraine
I GOT an email from a former CIA operative who told me he is 90 years of age. He asked me to delete his email after completing this column. I checked up on him so I can assert he is real and was a former CIA operative. He told me he was the CIA officer […]
Guyana’s agricultural transformation positions country as CARICOM food security leader
GUYANA’S agriculture sector has undergone significant transformation over the past six years, emerging as a modern, diversified and increasingly technology-driven industry while strengthening the country’s position as a leading force in Caribbean food security. During an interview conducted by the Department of Public Information (DPI) with Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, last Tuesday, the minister […]
Housing Ministry begins engagement with residents of informal Riverview settlement
THE Ministry of Housing has commenced engagements with residents occupying an informal settlement along the riverbank at Riverview, Ruimveldt, following a commitment made by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, during a community engagement in the area last month. On Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Housing, Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, visited the area as […]
