Ernesto Choo-a-Fat not in control of property raided by CANU -lawyer
The lawyer for businessman Ernesto Choo-a-Fat said he is not in possession or control of a Windsor Estates property raided today by the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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100 low-income houses at Le Reconnaissance set for January completion
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, today inspected the construction of 100 low-income homes at the Le Reconnaissance Housing Development, East Coast Demerara.
Hope 162* beats Rahul 129* as West Indies pull off record chase
(ESPN) Shai Hope spent the entirety of this seemingly never-ending match on the field, hobbling for the last third of his innings after having kept for 50 overs, and sealed West Indies‘ highest-successful chase in ODIs days after they experienced the agony of losing despite scoring 405.
Former T&T high commissioner criticises PM’s ‘grovelling’ before US
(Trinidad Guardian) Former Trinidad and Tobago high commissioner to India Dave Persad is accusing Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar of going too far in trying to please the United States, warning that pragmatism should not become “grovelling” at the expense of the country’s dignity and self-respect.
Lula’s lead over Bolsonaro narrows ahead of Brazil vote, CNT/MDA poll shows
SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s lead over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro narrowed ahead of tomorrow’s first-round vote, a CNT/MDA poll showed today, while also pointing to a tighter race in a likely runoff.
No apology but King Charles will not shy away from slavery issue during Caribbean tour, Buckingham Palace says
LONDON, (Reuters) – King Charles will not shy away from Britain’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade when he tours the Caribbean later this month, but will not formally apologise for “the darkest days of our past”, Buckingham Palace said yesterday.
Golden Jaguars hammer Dominica 5-1 to stay perfect in Nations League
Guyana’s Golden Jaguars maintained their perfect start to the Concacaf Nations League with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Dominica on Thursday, strengthening their grip on the top spot in League B, Group A.
Top Cop appoints team to probe rape allegation against SOCU head
-Home Affairs Minister, police finally break silence More than 10 days after she was made aware of a rape complaint against SOCU Head Fazil Karimbaksh, Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond finally broke her silence on the matter yesterday and this was later followed by a statement from the police which did not name the accused.
CCJ to convene historic sittings in St Lucia
From Tuesday, 7 to Wednesday, 8 October 2026, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will convene sittings in Saint Lucia to commemorate the Opening of the Judicial Year 2026/2027.
Packed agenda for King Charles’ visit on October 29-30
King Charles III will make a two-day State Visit to Guyana from October 29 to 30, marking 60 years of bilateral relations between Guyana and the United Kingdom and bringing the British monarch back to the country for the first time since 2000 when he was here as the Prince of Wales.
Reckless borrowing by Guyana gov’t will see our oil wealth pledged away to banks, other creditors
Dear Editor, The Overall Deficit After Grants in the Guyanese public finance has deteriorated dramatically over the last 12 months under the watch of Dr.
Former US congressman sentenced to 10 years for secretly lobbying for Venezuela
(Reuters) – Former US Congressman David Rivera was sentenced to 10 years in prison yesterday for illegally lobbying US officials to ease pressure on ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government.
Double assignment awaits Agatash and Pakuri in Pee Wee third round
Agatash and Pakuri Primary will each play twice when the Courts Optical Boys Under-11 Pee Wee competition resumes today, with nine third-round fixtures at the Ministry of Education Ground.
Bail hearing set for Daniel Seeram after convicted of assaulting former wife
A High Court bail hearing has been set for National Border Patrol Director Daniel Seeram, hours after he was remanded to prison following his conviction for assaulting his now ex-wife.
WIN’s Lewis quits parliament as sexual allegations involving minor are investigated
We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Member of Parliament Dr. André Lewis has resigned from the National Assembly, citing allegations against him and an ongoing investigation into the matter.
GBTI expands ATM network to AC Marriott Hotel
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI) has expand its banking network through a new Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at the AC Marriott Hotel Georgetown.
Gas station assault suspect fired from Home Affairs Ministry
The man caught on camera slapping a young female gas-station employee to the ground after she refused to assist him with loading gas cylinders onto his truck has been fired from his job at the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Woman who left Guyana as a child found fatally stabbed in New York
A 31-year-old woman who moved from Guyana to the United States as a child was found fatally stabbed in her Queens, New York apartment on Wednesday, with her boyfriend identified in reporting as the suspected attacker.
Matthews Ridge airstrip completed
The 4,200-ft reinforced concrete Matthews Ridge Airstrip in Region One is now 100% complete. A release yesterday from the Ministry of Public Works said that this will see larger aircraft, including Beechcraft-type aircraft able to land at Matthews Ridge.
ExxonMobil U18 Schools Football tournament gets under way in Bartica
The inaugural ExxonMobil Guyana U18 Schools Football competition began in Bartica yesterday, opening a tournament that will bring together 118 school teams from eight of the country’s 10 administrative regions.
