Parents welcome restrictions on vaping products
-by Nakasia Logan Days after President Ali announced restrictions on the importation of vapes and vaping products, parents and students are welcoming the move, saying it could help protect children…
President Ali calls for review of death penalty following killing of six-year-old Berbice boy
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has signalled his full support for reconsidering the use of the death penalty for particularly heinous crimes, following the shocking death of six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran of…
Why was Oppos. Leader near key extradition witness’s home at midnight?
–WIN says Mohamed must answer -by Celestine Chacon The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party faced tough questions at a press conference on Wednesday over Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s presence…
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- 2026
- MV Barima tragedy
- October 14, 2026
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MV Barima distress alert relayed within five minutes
Maritime authorities were notified within five minutes of the first satellite distress alert linked to the MV Barima, the Commission of Inquiry into the tragedy heard on Wednesday. But while…
Government vows full force of law following incident involving Opposition Leader
The Government of Guyana has vowed to take firm action against any attempts to interfere with the administration of justice, following an incident involving Opposition Leader Azzruddin Mohamed and Senior…
- 2026
- Guyana Fire Service
- October 12, 2026
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GFS marks 69th Anniversary with route march
-by Nakasia Logan Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond has commended the men and women of the Guyana Fire Service for their discipline, professionalism and resilience as the service marked…
New laws, tougher penalties
– To target Garbage dumping, noise nuisance -by NaAsia Bristol The government is preparing tougher penalties for everyday offences, including illegal garbage dumping, noise nuisance and obstruction of public roadways. Attorney…
MV Barima COI begins fieldwork
-Over 100 witnesses could testify -by Kimberly Giddings The Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy begins a new phase of its work on Wednesday, starting with meetings with…
- 2026
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- October 2, 2026
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Walrond says Karimbaksh should be placed on administrative leave amid sexual allegations
Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond says Deputy Commissioner of Police and Head of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), Faisal Karimbaksh, should be placed on administrative leave while an investigation…
Four witnesses left as Mohamed extradition case nears one-year mark
-by Kimberly Giddings The prosecution’s witness list in the Mohamed extradition case is narrowing, with no more than four witnesses left to testify as the proceedings approach the one-year mark.…
