Four Brazilian miners plead guilty for illegal entry and mining for Guyana

Four Brazilian nationals don plead guilty for illegal entry and illegal mining for Guyana after dem appear before Magistrate Court for Mahdia. Antonio Isal Das Soura, Michael De Souza Martin, Clinton Martins Fernandes, and Matheus Sere Martins, all from Boa Vista for Roraima, Brazil, face charges wey dem get from Guyana Police Force. Dem appear before Senior Magistrate Clive Nurse via Zoom for Friday, March 27, 2026.

For the offence of illegal entry, each defendant collect fine of GY$30,000 or six weeks imprisonment if dem no pay. For illegal mining, dem also get another GY$30,000 fine or six weeks imprisonment. Police say dem give dem 24 hours to leave Guyana after paying the fines. Another Brazilian, Taiane Macedo Peixoto, wey be 33-year-old cook from the same area, also plead guilty for illegal mining charge and collect the same fine.

Meanwhile, Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha don launch countrywide farmers market wey go help households buy fresh produce at lower prices. The initiative dey supported by Ministry of Agriculture and Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) with companies like NAMILCO, Sterling Products, and Beharry Group of Companies. First market go hold for Leonora Stadium for West Coast of Demerara on Tuesday, March 31, from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Second market go follow for Dharmic Rama Krishna School compound for Pattensen, East Coast Demerara on Saturday, April 4, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Sabha officials say shoppers fit get ingredients for vegetarian meals at prices about 25 percent lower than normal market prices. This initiative align with government effort to reduce food costs and increase farm incomes across Guyana.

For international matter, Suriname maintain say dem get legal right to charge vessels wey dey travel for Corentyne River waters. Suriname Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Cooperation say Guyana fit ask for extension of exemption wey dem grant since 2012 for vessels wey dey work for Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo). But the exemption no cover other types of vessels.

Suriname government say dem begin charge Guyanese vessels wey dey carry sand, stone and timber from places like Orealla-Siparuta along Corentyne River to other areas for Guyana since last November. Dem insist say the charges dey based on long-standing statutory provisions and administrative practice for shipping within Surinamese jurisdiction. Dem say the measures dey applied consistently to all vessels according to national legislation and international standards.

President Irfaan Ali for Guyana don express concern about the charges and hint say Guyana fit impose trade barriers on Surinamese businesses if the levies continue. Ali remind say Surinamese private sector and businesses enjoy freedom and access for Guyana like local businesses. Diplomatic discussions dey ongoing between the two countries through proper channels.

For separate political news, Corey Lewandowski, wey dem allege get long-standing affair with former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, don reportedly leave him role as special government employee. This come after new photos surface of Lewandowski and Noem together during meeting with U.S. Embassy for Guyana. Sources tell The New York Post say Lewandowski go leave him post after the latest incident.

Noem, wey dem remove from DHS position for early March, don remain close to Trump circle and get reassigned as special envoy to The Shield of the Americas. Both Noem and Lewandowski don deny the affair rumors for years, with Noem describing am as “tabloid garbage” during White House hearing. The new photos don spark backlash on social media platforms like X where users criticize the alleged use of taxpayers money for romance.