APNU scolds WIN leader over call for removal of GECOM commissioners; silence on GECOM Chairman
Leader of the People's National Congress Reform (PNCR) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Aubrey Norton on Friday scolded Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed for failing to tackle the larger problem at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) instead of merely focussing on the removal of he three opposition-nominated election commissioners. He said it did not look…
ExxonMobil mulls working in Stabroek Block nearer Venezuela
ExxonMobil is considering exploration in the Stabroek Block nearer the border with Venezuela if there would be less military presence there, citing recent changes in that neighbouring Spanish-speaking nation, a top company official said Friday. "Obviously, with the developments in Venezuela, perhaps we'll see an opportunity to, with less naval patrols, that'll make it a little more friendly environment. So…
https://demerarawaves.com/2026/01/30/exxonmobil-mulls-working-in-stabroek-block-nearer-venezuela/
Lorry driver in fatal Demerara River bridge accident is unlicensed
The driver of the lorry that rolled back down the west-bound carriageway of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, resulting in death, injury and damage was not licenced to drive that type of vehicle, the Guyana Police Force said Friday. "Further investigations have revealed that the driver of the motor lorry involved was unable to produce documents for the vehicle and his driver’s licence does not…
One killed, two injured in Albouystown shooting
A man was shot dead and two others were injured when an unidentified man opened fire on James Street, Albouystown early Thursday evening, police said. Dead is 28-year old Kevon "Author" Ridley, a labourer of James Street. No arrests have been made. Investigators said they were continuing efforts to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the incident. Police said preliminary investigations indicated that an…
https://demerarawaves.com/2026/01/30/one-killed-two-injured-in-albouystown-shooting/
Bangladesh to open embassy in Guyana, eyes labour market
The Bangladesh government has taken a decision to establish a new diplomatic mission at the level of Charge d'Affaires or First Secretary in Georgetown, the capital of the Caribbean country Guyana. The Council of Advisers took the decision at its weekly meeting on Thursday with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair, said the Chief Adviser Press Wing today.
https://demerarawaves.com/2026/01/30/bangladesh-to-open-embassy-in-guyana-eyes-labour-market/
Mahdia Mayor resigns
Just over two years after she was elected Mayor of Mahdia,Ms Eslyn Romascindo-Hussain on Thursday resigned, citing health reasons, according to a letter she dispatched to the Local Government Ministry. "During my three years of work at the council was very challenging and continued to be causing my physical and mental health to be unstable," she said in the letter to Local Government Minister Priya Manickchand and copied to Junior Local Government…
Lorry in deadly Demerara River bridge mishap had mechanical failure; investigators probe eligibility for lorry driver’s licence
A mechanical failure on Thursday caused a lorry to roll back down the westward carriageway of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge (BJDRB) and caused a multi-vehicle collision, killing one person and seriously injuring another, the Guyana Police Force said. "Preliminary investigations revealed that motor lorry GAC 296, driven by a…
WIN to ask APNU-nominated GECOM Commissioners to resign
The main opposition We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) on Thursday began what could turn out to be a court battle to be represented on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) if the three current opposition-nominated election commissioners refuse to resign. He told Demerara Waves Online News that GECOM Chairman Retired Justice Claudette Singh informed him that she had no power to remove any of the commissioners.
https://demerarawaves.com/2026/01/29/win-to-ask-apnu-nominated-gecom-commissioners-to-resign/
Ex Bolivian President disagrees with US’ priorities in Venezuela, US Secty of State flags Guyana as an alternative investor destination
Former President of Bolivia Jorge Quiroga and United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio are placing different emphases on what is required for oil sector investors to return to Venezuela, with Mr Rubio saying that if there is no legal security there they would shift to Guyana and elsewhere. Mr Rubio said companies would only…
Anti-Money Laundering Act charges for fired GRA officers, Mohamed in vehicle transfer matter
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Wednesday said several of its officers were fired and they and city businessman Azruddin Mohamed are to be charged with offences under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act in connection with the transfer of a number of vehicles. The Revenue Authority said it was wirking with the Guyana Police…
Auto body technician arrested for attempted murder in West Demerara
A 39-year old auto body technician of La Grange, West Bank Demerara has been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a woman in the same village Tuesday night. Investigators were informed that the 34-year old self-employed woman of Dr Doctor was taken to a private medical facility, where she was admitted. Police said the woman was at home at about 7 PM seated on her front veranda with…
Youths attempted to rob man at Windsor Forest foreshore- police
A man, who was seen on Social Media being assaulted by three males at First Lady Park, Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara, has told investigators that the suspects attempted to rob him of his cellular phone, the Guyana Police Force said Wednesday. Since the arrest of the trio on Sunday, police said the 21-year old man of Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo on Monday reported to the Leonora Police Station that he…
https://demerarawaves.com/2026/01/28/youths-attempted-to-rob-man-at-windsor-forest-foreshore-police/
OPINION: Budget 2026 -the rich gets more, the poor get sores
by GHK Lall If I were a rich man… I’d build a big tall house with rooms by the dozen… I’d fill my yard with chicks and turkeys and ducks and geese… I see my wife…looking like a rich man’s wife… Those lines cobbled together from Fiddler on the Roof announce to the world the dream of the poor man in Guyana (women, too).
https://demerarawaves.com/2026/01/28/opinion-budget-2026-the-rich-gets-more-the-poor-get-sores/
APNU registered “absent” from Opposition Leader’s election
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) was recorded as "absent" from voting for the election of Guyana's Opposition Leader when that party's 12 parliamentarians walked out of Monday's meeting called by Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, Clerk of the National Assembly Sherlock Isaacs said. "I have them as absent. They weren't there," he told Demerara Waves Online News. Mr Isaacs explained that he…
https://demerarawaves.com/2026/01/27/apnu-registered-absent-from-opposition-leaders-election/
Guyana misses 2025 gold target, measures identified to increase declarations this year
Despite an aggressive campaign against illegal gold mining during the last three months of 2025, the Guyana recorded a 15,679 ounce shortfall of its 500,000 ounce target, but government said it was optimistic of reaching 510,450 ounces this year through tighter monitoring and enforcement. Following on the opening of two permanent gold purchasing locations at the end of 2025, he said…
Families of Trinidadian men killed at sea file lawsuit against US government
WASHINGTON, Jan 27,CMC – The mother and sister of two Trinidadian nationals killed last year in a United States military strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs Tuesday filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the US government. The case is being brought under the Death on the High Seas Act, which allows for redress for wrongful deaths at sea, and the Alien Tort Statute, which allows…
RUSAL returning to Guyana
RUSAL (Russian Aluminium), which shuttered bauxite mining operations in Guyana six years ago at the height of a raging industrial dispute, has agreed to return to the upper Berbice area, officials said on Monday. The first signal came from Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh in his 2026 national budget presentation. He said the government a "few days ago" agreed with the company beginning preparatory works this year.
https://demerarawaves.com/2026/01/26/rusal-returning-to-guyana/
GY$100,000 cash grant, hikes in children’s cash grants, old age pension, income tax threshold
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh said a cash grant of GY$100,000 or over GY$60 billion would be paid to Guyanese citizens 18 years and older. The income tax threshold, he said, would also be increased from GY$130,000 in 2025 to GY$140,000 from 2026. He also said Because We Care Cash Grant is now GY$60,000 plus an annual transportation grant of GY20,000 per child but there would…
Speed governors, designated parking for trucks this year – finance minister
The Guyana government is buying 8,000 speed governors (limiters) this year to slow down trucks on the country's roadways, Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh said on Monday. "We will be installing this year, 8,000 auto control speed regulators, known as governors, on trucks to limit the speed and, therefore, improve safety on our roads," he told the National Assembly in his 2026 national budget…
New tax regime for vehicles, outboard engines
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh Monday night announced the reduction or elimination of taxes and duties on several categories of vehicles and outboard engines. They are: Flat tax on double-cab pick-up: GY$2 million on pickups less than 2,000 CC irrespective of age Flat tax on double-cab pick-up: GY$3 million on pickups between 2,000 CC and 2,500 CC irrespective of age…
https://demerarawaves.com/2026/01/26/new-tax-regime-for-vehicles-outboard-engines/