Guyana Times

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued another wanted bulletin for Timothy Fraser, a 32-year-old man from ‘C’ Field, Sophia Squatting Area, Georgetown, days after they issued the first one. The first wanted bulletin was issued following his failure to appear in court on September 17. Fraser is accused of raping a child under the age of 16. Fraser was...

A 49-year-old businessman of Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara (EBD) and Alberttown, Georgetown, was on Tuesday charged with trafficking in persons (TIP), following his arrest on September 19. Alvin Parag is accused of committing the offence against a 31-year-old female foreign national between March 29 and June 7, 2025, at Diamond, EBD. He appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman...

Caribbean Airlines has announced that, effective November 2, 2025, it will discontinue flights between Kingston and Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The airline said the decision is part of its ongoing network optimisation programme, which involves a continuous review of routes to ensure operational efficiency and sustainability. According to the airline, current economic conditions affecting the Jamaica–Fort Lauderdale...

The 19-year-old of Baramita, Northwest District, Region One (Barima-Waini) who allegedly killed her abusive boyfriend was on Tuesday slapped with a murder charge. Naderia James of Baramita, was arrested and charged with murder following the death of 20-year-old Kevin Smith, a miner from the same community. James appeared on Tuesday via Zoom at the Port Kaituma Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate...

On Tuesday, officers from the Traffic Headquarters Education Unit carried out a road safety sensitisation exercise on Sheriff Street near First Street, Campbellville, Georgetown. The initiative targeted Route #40 minibus drivers, private vehicle operators, and motor and electric cycle users, as well as pedestrians. The exercise, led by Inspector Trotz with Corporal Charran and Constable Stephen, focused on key topics...

Minister within the Housing Ministry, Vanessa Benn, has pledged to build on the achievements of her predecessors by strengthening partnerships and sustaining progress in the housing sector, while also integrating green infrastructure and biodiversity protection into ongoing projects. Benn shared her vision during a recent interview on “Beyond the Title”, highlighting both the successes of previous administrations and her plans...

Ranks from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have arrested a 32-year-old man of Russell Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, after a loaded Glock pistol and two magazines were found in his possession during an intelligence-led operation on Tuesday. The operation took place around 11:15h, when ranks stopped an Axio motorcar, PAF 744, which the man was driving. A search revealed the firearm...

Guyana has once again taken a firm stance on the question of Palestine, with Foreign Minister Hugh Todd calling for urgent, coordinated international action to end what he described as Israel’s “illegal occupation” of Palestinian territories. Speaking during a high-level meeting at the United Nations (UN), Minister Todd aligned Guyana with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and reiterated...

Two Brazilian nationals were fined after pleading guilty to purchasing gold from unauthorised persons, in violation of the Guyana Gold Board Act. Jose Antonio Rodrigues Dos Santos, 58, and Isac Aguiar Abreu, 36, both miners from Boa Vista, Brazil, were arrested on Monday. They were charged with purchasing gold from a person other than the Guyana Gold Board or its...

Police in Regional Division Two are investigating the suspected drowning of 45-year-old Andrew Edwards, known as “Bead,” of Capoey Mission, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam). Reports are that the incident occurred at about 06:30h on Monday at Capoey Mission. Investigators said Edwards lived with his 72-year-old father, Wilfred Edwards, and had no reported medical conditions. According to Alex Richards, a 45-year-old...