Guyana News

40-y-o man in Guyana gets life imprisonment for rape of child

A High Court judge in Guyana has sentenced a 40-year-old mason to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of raping a nine-year-old child in 2022.

Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand...

Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International Cricket Council (ICC) to develop a new cricket franchise for the region.

Guyana: Government not in a rush to sell Marriott hotel

The Guyana government says it may reassess bids for the sale of the 197-room Marriott Hotel here or may have to once again seek request for proposals (RFPs), following the unfortunate death of American businessman Ramy El-Batrawi, whose bid had been the highest. 

Guyana: Airport security team recovers US$5,500 for passenger

The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Thursday reported the successful recovery of US$5,500 for a passenger. 

Guyana: Min Edghill refutes claims of pilot error in military helicopter...

Insisting that the investigation into the helicopter crash last December that claimed the lives of five military offices is not done, the minister responsible for aviation has dismissed an article claiming that pilot error was responsible for the deadly accident.

Guyana: Two killed, another injured after motorcycles collide head-on

Police in Guyana are investigating the deaths of two young men after the motorcycles they were riding crashed into each other head-on on Friday night.

Guyana: City Council urged to take action after Stabroek Market roof...

Guyana’s Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn said the dilapidated section of the Stabroek Market wharf “was and still is an accident waiting to happen”.

Guyanese nationals shot and killed in Suriname

Law enforcement authorities in Suriname are investigating the murders of two Guyanese nationals who were shot multiple times on Tuesday night.

UN Security Council urges restraint in Guyana-Venezuela dispute

The United Nations Security Council has expressed “concern about the possible escalation of tensions” between Guyana and Venezuela as the two countries continue to claim ownership of the Essequibo region.

Guyana: Soldier dies after Tacama training exercise

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) today announced the passing of 22258 Corporal Leroy Thom of 2 Infantry Battalion and of Blueberry Hill Linden who...