Guyana Times

Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Monday night on Regent Street, Bourda, Georgetown, leaving a 38-year-old man hospitalised. Injured is Quacy Jandoo, who is unemployed and of no fixed place of abode. The incident occurred at about 21:45h, in the vicinity of Classic Styles Boutique. According to reports, Jandoo was near the boutique when he was confronted by...

Police ranks in Regional Division Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) discovered quantities of cocaine and cannabis during an intelligence-led operation at the Mahdia Arcade on Monday. The operation, which was led by a chief inspector, resulted in the recovery of three bulky plastic bags. According to police, two of the bags contained whitish rock-like substances suspected to be cocaine, while the third...

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) joined the region in celebrating Caribbean Youth Day 2025 under the theme “Caribbean Youth in Action: Localising the SDGs, Shaping Our Future.” In a message to mark the occasion, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett underscored the importance of youth involvement in regional development and decision-making. She urged Governments, civil society, the private sector, and young people...

The traffic situation along the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) and East Bank of Demerara (EBD) remains one of the most pressing challenges for the Guyana Police Force, with officers citing ongoing infrastructural projects and limited road space as major contributors to daily congestion. Appearing on a recent episode of Traffic and You, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Stephen Gobin,...

Guyana Beverages Inc (GBI), in collaboration with the Cancer Institute of Guyana, has launched a breast cancer awareness campaign which strategically aims to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month through the sales of Oasis Water. For the month of October, Oasis Water bottles, usually blue, will instead feature a special pink cap and labels, along with the logo of the Cancer...

Anita Varsha Chetram, a 38-year-old housewife of Enmore, East Coast Demerara (ECD), and Akeem Orin Bristol, called “Biggs”, a 30-year-old taxi driver of Craig Old Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD), were on Tuesday jointly charged with conspiracy to commit murder. The charge, brought under Section 102(a) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, alleges that between September 1...

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Monday formally adopted the Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Guyana, marking the conclusion of the country’s Fourth Cycle Review. The adoption took place in Geneva at 10:00h (4:00 am Guyana time). Guyana’s review began on May 6-9, 2025, during which it received 206 recommendations...

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday met with Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Priya Manickchand, and a team of technical government staff to advance Guyana’s national solid waste management and beautification programmes. During the meeting, the president announced plans for the establishment of new landfill sites and the expansion of existing ones across the country. He said the move...

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a firm warning to members of the public that offering bribes to police officers is a criminal offence and a serious act that undermines the rule of law, accountability, and the integrity of law enforcement. In a statement, the Force said it has noted with concern an increasing number of incidents in which...

A tragic incident occurred on Sunday in Kako Village, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), where Linson Smith, a father of four from Jawalla, Region Seven, was killed after being struck by lightning. Toshao of Kako Village, Romario Hastings, told this publication in a telephone interview that the community was hosting its Heritage Celebrations as part of Amerindian Heritage Month and Smith...