GDF helping to rebuild Lima homes hit by storm The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has started humanitarian assistance efforts in Lima, Essequibo after several homes were severely damaged by high winds on Monday, November 3, 2025. The article GDF helping to rebuild Lima homes hit by storm appeared first on Stabroek News.
Police force gets nine new vehicles The Guyana Police Force has strengthened its operational capacity, with the acquisition of nine new 2025 Toyota Hilux vehicles. These vehicles were officially handed over to Deputy Commissioner ‘Operations’, Errol Watts during a brief ceremony attended by Officer-in-Charge, Tactical Services Unit (TSU), Senior Superintendent Brian Lowenfield, Second-in-Command of TSU, Superintendent Ronald Alli and Inspector Linden Zamette of the Police Transport Department, a release from the police said. The article Police force gets nine new vehicles appeared first on Stabroek News.
QC students top the region at CSEC, CAPE The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) disclosed yesterday that two students from Guyana have topped the region at the 2025 May-June Caribbean Advanc-ed Proficiency Examination and Carib-bean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination. The article QC students top the region at CSEC, CAPE appeared first on Stabroek News.
Bank account not mandatory requirement for cash grant – Jagdeo Having a bank account will not be a mandatory requirement for receiving cash transfers as government understands the circumstances faced by persons living in remote areas and as such, will work towards establishing financial hubs there, PPP General Secretary and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo stated at a press conference yesterday he hosted at Freedom House. The article Bank account not mandatory requirement for cash grant – Jagdeo appeared first on Stabroek News.
GRA withdraws charges against Mohameds -will enable extradition bid to proceed The GRA yesterday withdrew a series of tax evasion charges against WIN Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar Mohamed which would allow extradition proceedings initiated by the United States to proceed. The article GRA withdraws charges against Mohameds appeared first on Stabroek News.
Sophia man stabbed to death -wife being sought The police are investigating a murder that occurred on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at about 6.10 pm at ‘B’ Field, Sophia which claimed the life of 25-year-old Akeem Evans, a labourer of the said address. The article Sophia man stabbed to death appeared first on Stabroek News.
Former cop acquitted of murdering Quindon Bacchus Former Guyana Police Force rank Kristoff DeNobrega was yesterday acquitted of the 2022 murder of 23-year-old Quindon Bacchus, after the State conceded to a no-case submission in the High Court. The article Former cop acquitted of murdering Quindon Bacchus appeared first on Stabroek News.
Two missing after boat turns over in Puruni The Guyana Police Force is investigating an incident that occurred on Wednesday at about 4 pm, in the Puruni River, Middle Mazaruni, where an aluminum boat capsized and sank while en route from Surie Mouth Backdam to Puruni Landing. The article Two missing after boat turns over in Puruni appeared first on Stabroek News.
Vreed-en-Hoop Junction vendors frustrated after issued removal notices by NDC Vendors who ply their trade within the vicinity of the Vreed-en-Hoop Junction have been issued with notices from the Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) to remove within three days. The article Vreed-en-Hoop Junction vendors frustrated after issued removal notices by NDC appeared first on Stabroek News.
Plane landed near Region Nine school instead of airstrip, GCAA probing A video on Facebook yesterday showing an aircraft taking off from the compound of a school in Region Nine’s South Rupununi has triggered concern and prompted an official investigation. The article Plane landed near Region Nine school instead of airstrip, GCAA probing appeared first on Stabroek News.