Woman, 93, perishes in fire
A 93-year-old woman died yesterday in a fire that destroyed a house at Lot 36 Costello Housing Scheme, West La Penitence, Georgetown.
Guyana News
American businesses not here to just ‘extract and leave’ – Ambassador
Declaring that American companies are committed to Guyana’s long-term development, US Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot on Wednesday night said US businesses are “not just here to extract and leave like some other countries,” but are investing in the country’s future by creating jobs, transferring skills and supporting sustainable development.
GPL signs MoU with UAE company on power generation, renewables
The Guyana Power & Light Inc (GPL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a United Arab Emirates-based energy company which it says is aimed at exploring cooperation in power generation, renewable energy and smart electricity infrastructure.
Politics
APNU accuses gov’t of undermining PAC
-sees it as ‘one of the most serious attacks on parliamentary accountability’ APNU yesterday accused the government of deliberately undermining the work of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) by failing to attend its meetings and renewed calls for changes to the committee’s quorum requirements, following another aborted sitting earlier this week.
President inaugurates new Anna Regina airstrip
President Irfaan Ali yesterday commissioned the newly upgraded Anna Regina Airstrip located in the Mainstay/Whyaka Amerindian village.
‘Spooney’ found not guilty of Eccles murder
Bevon Griffith, also called ‘Spooney,’ was on Friday found not guilty of the charge of murder in furtherance of a robbery in connection with the 2023 killing of Trion Parks.
Guyana gov’t says it stands in solidarity with Cuban people
The Government of Guyana yesterday said it stands in solidarity with the Cuban people and “welcomes a sustainable solution to the economic and humanitarian challenges in Cuba”.
Deputy Registrar appointed to Supreme Court
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) yesterday announced the appointment of Collene Liverpool to the post of Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court of Guyana with effect from 7 July 2026.
Videos tendered in gas station explosion PI
The preliminary inquiry into the October 26, 2025 Regent Street gas station explosion, which claimed the life of young Soraya Bourne and left several others injured, continued on Thursday before Magistrate Faith McGusty, with the court viewing additional video evidence as the prosecution advances its case.
APNU members visit family of Altaf King
APNU members yesterday visited the family and friends of 16-year-old Altaf King in Springlands, Region Six, as calls continue for justice following the teenager’s death.
CANU officers find shotgun in Lodge
Yesterday, Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) officers, acting on information, conducted an operation at a residence in the Lodge area, Georgetown where they discovered a shotgun.
Woman robbed of gold jewels at Herstelling
A 30-year-old woman was robbed of gold jewellery by an armed bandit on Thursday afternoon at Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, and police later arrested one suspect after intercepting the getaway vehicle in Georgetown.
New Charity wharf 30% complete – ministry
The Ministry of Public Works today said that there was significant structural advancements on the construction of the New Charity Market Multipurpose Wharf along the Pomeroon River in Region Two.
Sharing of senior citizens travel allowance to begin July 8
Distribution of the Government’s $20,000 annual Senior Citizens’ Travel Allowance will begin on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr.
Former T&T PM claims political victimisation after Gov’t revokes VIP travel privileges
Former Trinidadian prime minister Stuart Young says the Government has moved to have his diplomatic passport returned, marking what he describes as the latest attempt to strip him of benefits afforded to former prime ministers.
US remains committed to Guyana’s sovereignty, security – Theriot
US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot last evening assured Guyana that it will not have to confront threats to its security on its own while declaring that Washington remains committed to supporting the country’s sovereignty and regional security.
Judge blocks GRA from seizing Mohameds’ Ferrari, Rolls Royce
-says agency acted unlawfully in bid to recover taxes The High Court yesterday ruled that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) acted unlawfully in its attempts to recover hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes from members of the Mohamed family and barred it from seizing their luxury vehicles.
Ministry says Black Belly Sheep programme delivering
-silent on Mohamed’s claim about connection between official and contractor The Ministry of Agriculture yesterday rejected allegations by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed that its Black Belly Sheep Programme has been a failure but it has maintained silence on claims of connections between a ministry official and a company that has secured large contracts connected to the initiative.
CJ overturns magistrate’s decision to free gold accused quartet
Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh on Monday overturned a decision by Magistrate Dylon Bess to dismiss four money laundering charges for want of prosecution in a case where a quartet had been accused of silver plating 240 ounces of gold and attempting to smuggle it through CJIA.
APNU says family of bombing victims needs help
APNU yesterday said that the family of the victims of the bombing of a gas station last year need help and that promised government help has not materialized.
