Guyana News

Scotiabank initiative to equip 1750 Caribbean youths with renewable energy skills

Scotiabank is targeting 1,750 young people in Guyana, Barbados and Jamaica through a three-year programme that uses hands-on workshops to teach renewable energy, climate resilience and STEM skills. In Guyana, the initiative aims to prepare students for new career opportunities linked to the country’s rapid development and wider push for sustainability.

By Guyana Times

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Prison Service rejects false mistreatment claims about US-sanctioned LOO

The Guyana Prison Service rejected social media claims that remanded Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed was being mistreated at Lusignan Prison, saying he is being held according to his high-profile security classification. Officials said he has had medical and welfare checks, family visits, home-prepared meals, a phone call to his son, and a fan adjustment. He remains on remand over a cybercrime charge.

By Guyana Times

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

“Tourism Is everybody’s business” – Rodrigues urges shared responsibility

Guyana launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026 in Georgetown, with Minister Susan Rodrigues urging citizens to help make the capital cleaner, safer and more welcoming as the city becomes a bigger hub for business and cultural tourism. She said tourism supports jobs and economic diversification, as arrivals reached 360,623 by September and the country aims for 500,000 visitors by year-end.

By Guyana Times

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Police surveillance breach: Tighter controls, new legislation planned for access to police surveillance system – Ministry

Guyana’s Home Affairs Ministry has ordered a review of security controls, staff and procedures at the Police Command Centre after alleged unauthorised access and sharing of surveillance footage. Police Constable Ashton Chappelle was charged under the Cybercrime Act and remanded over the alleged download and transfer of the footage, which is linked to a wider investigation involving Police Constable Ryan Greene and Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed.

By Guyana Times

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Shooting outside extradition witness’s home: 2nd cop charged over leaked security video to US-sanctioned LOO

Police Constable Ashton Chappelle has been charged under Guyana’s Cybercrime Act over the alleged downloading and transfer of police surveillance footage linked to an October 12 shooting outside senior police officer Prem Narine’s home. He was remanded to prison as investigators expand a case already involving Police Constable Ryan Greene and opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed, raising fresh questions about the handling of sensitive police data.

By Guyana Times

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

WIN-called protest descends into violence

A protest outside the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts turned violent on Monday as supporters of sanctioned Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed breached police barricades, prompting officers to use tear gas and pellets. As the crowd scattered toward Stabroek Market, a small fire broke out nearby, heightening fears of wider unrest in Georgetown. পুলিশ warned against violence, while Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond urged calm and peaceful protest.

By Guyana Times

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Death of man in police custody-There will be accountability “wherever the evidence leads” – Walrond

Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond says there will be accountability “wherever the evidence leads” after 32-year-old Gavin Douglas died while in police custody at Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station. The Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating the incident, and police say Douglas was arrested over an alleged robbery before being taken to hospital after reportedly becoming unwell in the lock-up. The case has raised fresh concern about deaths in state custody and the need for a full explanation.

By Guyana Times

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Security guard found guilty of fatally shooting teen

Deandrell Semple, 22, will remain in custody after a Demerara jury found him guilty of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jared Jagnandan in Lusignan, East Coast Demerara. The High Court revoked his $1 million bail, ordered a probation report, and set sentencing for November 23, with both sides to argue aggravating and mitigating factors.

By Guyana Times

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Shooting outside extradition witness’ home-“All I am doing is my duty” – senior cop says himself, family targeted

Senior Superintendent Prem Narine says attacks on him and his family are hurtful as he carries out his duties in the extradition case involving Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed. The remarks came as police charged Constable Ashton Chappelle over the alleged leak of surveillance footage tied to the October 12 shooting outside Narine’s Kitty home, deepening the wider police and legal scandal.

By Guyana Times

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Death of man in police custody-Blunt trauma caused brain haemorrhage – PME reveals

Four police ranks from Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station have been placed in custody after 32-year-old Gavin Douglas died while detained, with a post-mortem finding he died from a brain haemorrhage caused by blunt trauma. Two Taser studs were also removed from his body, and the Police Force says investigations are continuing amid calls for accountability from the Home Affairs Minister.

By Guyana Times

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

GTA announces discounted tour packages for Tourism Awareness Month

Guyana Tourism Authority says discounted tour packages will be available throughout Tourism Awareness Month in November to boost domestic travel, while new campaigns, a tourism mascot and online activities will promote the sector nationwide. Tourism Minister Susan Rodrigues said the country added 738 accommodation rooms in 2025 and urged wider participation from communities, taxi drivers, farmers and Indigenous groups, as Guyana prepares for international promotion in London and Brussels.

By Guyana Times

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Babysitter charged with stealing 7even-month-old infant

A 20-year-old Venezuelan babysitter, Dariana Figuera, was charged with child stealing after allegedly taking a seven-month-old infant from a Port Kaituma home without the mother’s permission and flying out of the area. Police later found her with the child at Hague Backdam, and the baby was safely recovered. Figuera was remanded to prison and will return to court on November 11.

By Guyana Times

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Arson attempt damages Konawaruk Bridge, heavy-duty traffic halted

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on the Konawaruk wooden bridge, a key route to and from Mahdia in Region Eight, after sections were found on fire Monday. The blaze damaged the middle and left portions of the bridge, limiting heavy-duty vehicles, though smaller vehicles can still cross. No arrests have been made.

By Guyana Times

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Financial institutions can help translate conservation ideas into commercially viable ventures – GBTI CEO

At the Global Biodiversity Alliance conference in Georgetown, GBTI CEO Shawn Gurcharran said banks can help turn biodiversity projects into viable businesses by providing financial assessments and discipline. He urged more lenders to back community-led conservation, sustainable farming, tourism and fisheries, saying biodiversity financing can support livelihoods while protecting Guyana’s environment.

By Guyana Times

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Second Policeman Remanded Over CCTV Leak as Footage Challenges Police Account of Mohamed Confrontation

A Guyana police constable, Ashton “Chappy” Chappelle, was remanded to prison over allegations that confidential surveillance footage was leaked to Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, deepening an investigation already involving another officer. The footage has raised fresh doubts about the police’s account of the October 12 confrontation involving intelligence chief Senior Superintendent Prem Narine and could affect public trust in the force.

By Village Voice

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

Seeram Avoids Immediate Jail Despite Assault Conviction

Daniel Seeram, Guyana’s Border Patrol Unit national coordinator, was convicted of assaulting his former wife and causing actual bodily harm, but magistrate Abigail Gibbs made his 13-month sentence conditional rather than immediate. He will only serve it if later convicted of another imprisonable offence, a ruling that raises accountability questions for a senior security official.

By Village Voice

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

Chief Magistrate Rejects US Bid to Revoke Azruddin Mohamed’s Bail in Extradition Case

Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman refused the US prosecution’s bid to revoke bail for Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, saying allegations without convictions were not enough to justify detention in the extradition case. The ruling keeps their bail in place, though Azruddin Mohamed remains on remand until November 24 in a separate firearms and justice-related case.

By Village Voice

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

Prison Service disputes claim Mohamed was confined for nearly 24 hours, Lawyers Reject Prison Service Story

Guyana Prison Service says remanded Opposition Leader Azzruddin Mohamed spent about nine hours and 20 minutes outside his holding area on Sunday, rejecting claims he was confined for nearly 24 hours. His lawyers dispute the account and have challenged prison officials to let journalists inspect the conditions of his detention, keeping scrutiny on how he is being held.

By Staff Writer

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

Prison Service disputes claim Mohamed was confined for nearly 24 hours

The Guyana Prison Service says remanded Opposition Leader Azzruddin Mohamed spent about nine hours and 20 minutes outside his holding area on Sunday, November 1, rejecting claims that he was confined for 23 hours and 50 minutes. It said he also received family and attorney visits, phone calls, medical attention and counselling, and reported no complaints to prison officials.

By Staff Writer

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

Attorney Dexter Todd Calls for Murder Investigation After Post-Mortem Reveals Extensive Injuries to the Body of Gavin Douglas

Attorney Todd said a post-mortem on a young man who died in police custody revealed extensive trauma, including head and brain injuries, internal bleeding, and marks consistent with repeated Taser use, with two pins recovered from the body. He urged police to treat the death as a murder and launch arrests and a full investigation.

By Staff Writer

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

Greene’s Case Raises Urgent Questions About Whistleblower Protection and Accountability in Guyana

This commentary says the case against Police Constable Ryan Greene, linked to leaked CCTV footage from the October 12 shooting involving Prem Narine and Azruddin Mohamed, has exposed gaps in Guyana’s whistleblower protections and institutional accountability. It argues Parliament should ensure the Protected Disclosures Act works in practice so public officers can report wrongdoing without fear of retaliation or prosecution.

By Village Voice

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

Authorities silent for days after diver dies during MV Barima salvage operation

Authorities stayed silent for four days after 66-year-old Venezuelan diver Luis Martinez died during salvage work on the sunken MV Barima off the Essequibo Coast, only confirming the case after it was exposed on Facebook. Police say he failed to resurface while diving, and APNU is demanding an independent probe into safety measures and why he was taken to Georgetown instead of a nearby Region Two facility.

By Kaieteur News

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

Outrage over death of man in police custody

Guyana’s Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond has promised a thorough, impartial probe into the death of Gavin Kennard Douglas, who died in police custody at Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station on October 31. His family and political figures are demanding an independent investigation, a coroner’s inquest, and accountability as they dispute the police account and allege excessive force.

By Kaieteur News

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

Primus Defends Attendance at King’s Reception, Says She Went on Opposition Leader’s Instructions

WIN General Secretary and MP Odessa Primus said she attended a reception for King Charles III on Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s instructions, hoping to raise concerns about justice, police custody deaths and other national issues. She rejected suggestions that a photo with Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo signaled support for the PPP, calling the backlash misleading and politically motivated.

By Village Voice

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

King Charles III - post visit reflections

In this satirical column, the writer says King Charles III’s visit briefly improved Georgetown, with cleaner streets, better traffic control and a more disciplined public service. He jokingly argues the king should return, claiming the visit brought unusual order and even revived talk of apology and reparations.

By Kaieteur News

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

We have entered the dark zone once again

In this opinion piece, the author says the reported shooting at the vehicle carrying Guyana’s opposition leader recalls a dark period of political violence, including the killings of WPA activists Ohene Koama, Edward Dublin and Walter Rodney. He argues the incident warrants an independent investigation to rule out state involvement and restore public trust.

By Kaieteur News

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

Republic Bank U18 Football League: Unbeaten trio flex muscles as individual braces headline round three fixtures

Chase’s Academic Foundation, Three Mile Secondary and Santa Rosa Secondary stayed unbeaten after Sunday’s third round of the Republic Bank Under-18 School’s Football League in Georgetown, strengthening their early push for the 2026 title. Chase’s beat New Amsterdam 5-0, Three Mile thrashed St. Joseph 7-1, and Santa Rosa edged Annandale 1-0, with the top two schools set to advance to a regional tournament.

By Kaieteur News

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

Ali on ports, he should recall the Port Kaituma Wharf

This editorial criticizes President Irfaan Ali for urging regional investment in modern ports while Guyana’s own Port Kaituma Wharf project stalled after a $1.4 billion investment. It argues that the failure helped contribute to the MV Barima disaster and the deaths of 79 people, making Ali a poor messenger on port policy.

By Kaieteur News

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology

King Charles III will address Commonwealth leaders in Antigua with “unflinching honesty” and “sincere sorrow” over the lasting pain of the transatlantic slave trade, as debate grows in the UK over a possible apology. The speech matters because it could shape how Britain and Caribbean nations confront colonial history at the Commonwealth summit.

By Kaieteur News

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

KFC expands to Region Five, another outlet for Region Six next year

KFC opened a new outlet in Rosignol, West Bank Berbice, giving Region Five residents another fast-food option and marking the chain’s 13th branch in Guyana. The company says the investment reflects demand in Berbice, supports jobs for nearly 40 people, and is part of plans to expand further into Region Six by 2027.

By Kaieteur News

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

Govt. briefed on AGM’s underground mining expansion, other improvements

A Ministry of Natural Resources and GGMC team, led by Minister Vickram Bharrat, met with AGM Inc. to review its large-scale gold mine in Region Seven, including expansion plans, exploration and regulatory compliance. AGM, Guyana’s only large-scale gold producer, says the visit supports continued collaboration on responsible mining and economic growth.

By Kaieteur News

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

Forty feet canal need a name change

In this opinion column, Dennis Chabrol’s photos of the Cummings Canal, or Forty Feet Trench, show it heavily silted and in some places nearly dry, far from the deep channel it once was. The piece argues that neglected drainage canals like this are worsening Guyana’s flooding because they can no longer carry heavy rainfall away.

By Kaieteur News

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

Family alleges cover-up after man dies in police custody

The family of 32-year-old Gavin Kennard Douglas is demanding answers after he died in police custody at Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station, saying his death was violent and poorly explained. Their account, backed by a fellow detainee, clashes with police claims that Douglas resisted arrest and later became ill before being taken to hospital. The Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating, and a post-mortem is pending.

By Kaieteur News

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

Use Guyana’s uranium to solve energy woes - Ramotar

Former President Donald Ramotar has urged the government to use Guyana’s uranium discoveries to develop nuclear power plants, saying this could be a long-term answer to the country’s costly and unreliable energy problems. His comments come as the Environmental Assessment Board reviews appeals over the EPA’s decision to waive an EIA for uranium exploration at Kurupung, where work is now on hold.

By Kaieteur News

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026

‘I need justice for my baby’ – Mother mourns security guard killed in La Retraite

Nicholas Boyce, a 38-year-old security officer from La Retraite, West Bank Demerara, died after an alleged stabbing during a confrontation with his common-law wife near their home on Friday night. His mother is demanding answers and justice, while police say the woman and a man who intervened are being investigated and CCTV footage will be reviewed.

By Kaieteur News

Retrieved Nov 2, 2026