Guyana Standard

18/12/2025

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo finally addressed rumors about his scaled back public appearances and extended absence from press conferences in the past several weeks, assuring that he is not ill.

18/12/2025

Tune in this evening at 6 PM for the season finale of Frank Discussions.

Initially scheduled for Wednesday, this week's episode was postponed to facilitate undivided coverage of President Irfaan Ali's to the nation.

18/12/2025

COMPLETED || Aishalton Airstrip successfully completed using the community participation model

The project involved the construction of a 2,500-foot rigid concrete runway, along with a parking apron capable of accommodating two aircraft.

In addition, modern aviation safety components were installed including runway lighting to facilitate night landings and appropriate airfield markings and signage in accordance with aviation requirements.

Source: Bishop Juan Edghill/Facebook

18/12/2025

President Ali has just announced a one-month tax-free bonus for all members of the disciplined services.

Source : Department of Public Information

18/12/2025

𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐏𝐅’𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫

​In a historic milestone for the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Woman Police Constable Sarah Ann Higgins has shattered the glass ceiling to become the organization’s first female aeronautical engineer.

​At just 21 years old, Ms. Higgins is a graduate of the prestigious Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School.

Higgins’ who came from humble beginnings was raised in North Sophia, and was motivated by the values instilled by her parents, George and Lloyoceanna Higgins. As the fourth of five children, she credit’s her family’s moral grounding and steadfast support as the foundation of her success.
​Higgins academic path took her from Redeemer Primary School to Richard Ishmael Secondary School. Long before she was maintaining aircraft, Higgins was learning the value of hard work firsthand, selling plantain chips and icicles within her community to build independence. Before enlisting in the GPF, she balanced multiple jobs, gaining the real-world grit necessary to pursue a career in a demanding technical field.

​𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

​The path to becoming an aeronautical engineer was paved with challenges. However, fueled by her faith and a commitment to self-improvement, Higgins defied the odds. Her graduation does more than add a credential to her name; it signals a transformative shift in what young women can achieve within the disciplined services.

​Currently stationed at the Strategic Planning and Implementation Unit, Higgins will apply her technical expertise to support the GPF’s broader goals of innovation and modernization.

On behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Clifton Hicken, the Executive Leadership Team, and the men and women of the Guyana Police Force, we extend our heartiest congratulations to Woman Police Constable Sarah Ann Higgins. We celebrate her historic achievement and her dedication to the service of our country.

(𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒚: 𝑪𝑪𝑼’𝒔 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒚 𝑽𝒂𝒏 𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒎)

18/12/2025

𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗥𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 $𝟭𝟵𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬

The Government of Guyana, through the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) jointly with the Guyana Police Force and the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS), continues to strengthen road safety enforcement, with the SRIS detecting and flagging multiple instances of dangerous driving, resulting in three drivers being charged and fined a total of $190,000.

As a result of SRIS-generated video footage, since the introduction of illegal third lane monitoring last week, three minibus drivers were charged, appeared in court, and pleaded guilty to dangerous driving offences.

Steffon Welch, of Lot 125 Eastville, Annandale Housing Scheme, driver of minibus BAG 6768, was fined $120,000 for three (3) counts of dangerous driving.

Trenton Europe, of Lot 69, Block 20, Enmore Haslington, East Coast Demerara, driver of minibus BAE 2338, was fined $40,000 for one (1) count of dangerous driving. Both offenders appeared at the Sparendamm Magistrate’s Court before His Worship Mr. Nurse.

Additionally, Lakeram Omrow, of Lot 296 Long Pond, Sisters Village, West Bank Demerara, driver of minibus BAJ 2598, appeared before Her Worship Ms. Shivanie Lalaram at Georgetown Magistrate’s Court No. 7. He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and was fined $30,000.

Matters in relation to nine other minibus drivers, whose offences were identified and flagged by the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS), were called before the court; however, no appearances were made. As a result, summonses were issued, requiring the following drivers to appear before the court on February 13, 2026:
* Stanley Mohamed – BAJ 7121
* ⁠Noel Bowen – BZZ 1640
* ⁠Avery Corbin – BAK 6541
* ⁠Nyal Eustace Thom – BAD 6067
* ⁠Phillip Premnauth Mohabir – BAJ 5423
* ⁠Neil Dos Santos – BAD 5794
* ⁠Martin Hunte – BAE 5920
* ⁠Daniel Van Collins – BAE 7708
* ⁠Shane Walker – BMM 2609

“The era of dangerous driving going unnoticed is over,” Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Singh stated. “With SRIS, offences are detected, recorded, and taken before the courts. Drivers who choose to break the law should expect consequences.”

The Guyana Police Force has advised that additional matters identified through SRIS are currently being prepared for filing, with cases to be brought before the courts on a continuous basis. The Police are also deploying additional resources to ensure that offenders, including those with outstanding tickets, are brought before the courts in the shortest possible time.

These cases underscore the effectiveness of the Safe Road Intelligent System in remotely monitoring road behaviour, identifying high-risk offenders, and supporting evidence-based enforcement and prosecution.

Motorists are advised that unlawful and dangerous driving identified through SRIS will be pursued through the courts without exception. The Government of Guyana remains firmly committed to protecting lives on the roads through consistent, technology-driven enforcement.

Source: Guyana Police Force

18/12/2025

WATCH ||| President Dr. Irfaan Ali attends Christmas Luncheon at Guyana Defence Force’s Camp Stephenson.

18/12/2025

Guyana is expected to withdraw more than $138 billion (US$663 million) from its oil-funded Natural Resource Fund (NRF) in December.

READ MORE: https://www.guyanastandard.com/2025/12/18/government-to-take-138-billion-from-oil-fund-in-december/

18/12/2025

In a statement released on social media, Leader of the Forward Guyana Movement, Amanza Walton-Desir has noted the presence of the full diplomatic community at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre where President Irfaan Ali presented his 5-year-plan. Walton-Desir noted that activity to be a deviation from the "accepted democratic practice" that traditionally saw the President presenting this plan to the Parliament of Guyana.
Walton-Desir further drew attention to disregard for parliament and a process to elect an Opposition Leader. From all indications, she blames this failure at the feet of the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic Government.

18/12/2025

President Irfaan Ali has unveiled his 5-year plan for the people of Guyana.

𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮?

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥, 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭?

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.

18/12/2025

Pics released of suspects wanted in Brooklyn Sweet 16 shooting that wounded 6 teens

The two masked suspects, one wearing a blue-and-red du-rag under his hoodie, opened fire on a crowd of partygoers outside Burbuja Events, police say.

18/12/2025

The White House has installed new plaques along President Donald Trump's "Presidential Walk of Fame," featuring descriptions that read like his Truth Social posts, including insults and random capitalization. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports from the White House.

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The White House has installed plaques along President Donald Trump’s “Presidential Walk of Fame,” offering descriptions of his predecessors, often written in the style of his social media posts — including insults, baseless claims and random capitalization.