Guyana Standard

02/01/2026

The Guyana Revenue Authority is presently investigating several Employees who may have aided and abetted Mr. Azruddin Mohamed in the transfer of several motor vehicles between November 27, 2025, and December 5, 2025, in breach of both regulations associated with the transfer of motor vehicles and AML regulations.

See statement from the Guyana Revenue Authority: The Guyana Revenue Authority is presently investigating several Employees who may have aided and abetted Mr. Azruddin Mohamed in the transfer of several motor vehicles between November 27, 2025, and December 5, 2025, in breach of both regulations a

02/01/2026

Mabaruma man sentenced jailed for break-and-enter offences

Keshon Mendonca, 21, a Labourer of Thomas Hill, Mabaruma, North West District, Region # 1 was arrested by police on December 29, 2025 and subsequently charged in relation to two separate break-and-enter incidents.

In the first matter, Mendonca was charged with Break and Enter and Larceny, contrary to Section 229(a) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, committed between December 19, 2025 about 19:30hrs and December 20, 2025 about 03:30hrs at the dwelling house of 38-year-old female Gold Miner of Settlement Village, Mabaruma. During the crime, a sum of $200,000 was allegedly stolen.

In the second matter, he was charged with Break and Enter with Intent, Contrary to Section 228 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, committed between December 28, 2025 about 20:00hrs and December 29, 2025 about 02:20hrs at the same dwelling house.

On Friday January 2, 2026, Mendonca appeared before His Worship Clive Nurse at the Mabaruma Magistrates’ Court via Zoom where the charges were read to him. He pleaded guilty to both offences and was sentenced to eight (8) months’ imprisonment on each charge, to run concurrently.

02/01/2026

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02/01/2026

Juvenile among three charged with Cumberland robbery/murder

Pieter Baker, 29, a Pump Operator of Fort Ordinance, East Canje, Berbice and Clowin “Screech” Morris, 29, a Labourer of Cumberland Village, East Canje, Berbice along with a 17-year-old male were charged in connection with the offence of Murder in the Furtherance of a Robbery, allegedly committed on Yong Ping Chen on December 22, 2025 at Cumberland Village, East Canje, Berbice.

On Friday, January 2, 2026, the accused appeared before Her Worship, Michelle Matthias at the New Amsterdam Magistrates’ Court where the charge was read to them.

They were not required to plea. Baker and Morris were remanded to prison, while the juvenile was remanded to the Juvenile Holding Centre.

The matter was adjourned to Tuesday, January 14, 2026.

02/01/2026

Pay dates for the year 2026

Source: Minister Within the Office of the President With Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh

02/01/2026

CPCE Vice-Principal, Kevaun Sears passes|

See post made by former Education Minister, Priya Manickchand on the passing of CPCE's Kevaun Sears:

My heart breaks at the passing of our Kevaun Sears, Vice Principal at CPCE. Kevaun gave most of her adult years to education and this nation is richer for her dedication and service.

Kevaun and her colleagues are the patriots who helped me to re-open CPCE when it was closed for COVID 19 and helped me to expand CPCE to go on to become a college that was wholly (though not solely) online. Her service helped to allow our country to graduate the most teachers the country has ever seen and move us from around 68% of our teachers being trained in 2020 to 98% of our teachers being trained or in training by 2025.

Deepest condolences to Kevaun’s mom, her brother, the CPCE family and the wider education community. RIP Kev. 💔

02/01/2026

Preliminary enquiries revealed that the two men were working inside a mining pit when a quantity of sand collapsed into the pit. While other workers managed to escape, both men became trapped and were later retrieved motionless.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is investigating a fatal mining incident which occurred on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at about 16:00hrs at “S” Bend Backdam, Chenapou, North Pakaraimas, resulting in the deaths of Cleumiton Da Silva Santos, 37, and Antonio Filho, 44, both Brazilian gold miners. Pre...

02/01/2026

"I am pleased to note that the Council of the University of Guyana has identified Sir Ronald Sanders as the prospective Chancellor of the University. Sir Ronald brings to this role an exceptional record of scholarship, public service, and international engagement that aligns closely with the University’s aspirations for academic excellence and global visibility."

Please see statement below from the President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan Ali: The University of Guyana Act, Section 9, provides that the Chancellor of the University of Guyana shall be elected by the University’s Council. The office of Chancellor became vacant following the completion of the distin

02/01/2026

Trinidad and Tobago recorded eleven deaths between December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026, including five homicides and six other fatal incidents, as the country entered the new year.

Trinidad and Tobago recorded eleven deaths between December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026, including five homicides and six other fatal incidents, as the country entered the new year. The five homicides occurred in east Port-of-Spain, El Socorro, Marabella, Penal, and Delaford, Tobago. The first mur...

02/01/2026

Russia finished 2025 with what Ukraine described as an information operation designed to avoid engaging in peace talks and continue its war, despite suffering staggering casualties for meagre territorial gains this year.

Ukraine’s General Staff estimated the tally - but Russian President Vladimir Putin appears bent on avoiding peace talks.

02/01/2026

Five nuns have been accused of multiple historical abuse charges against several children.

Offences are alleged to have taken place at Nazareth House premises in Aberdeen and Midlothian between 1965 and 1982.

02/01/2026

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran's authorities against killing peaceful protesters, saying Washington "will come to their rescue".

The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes.