Nov 27, 2025
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ERC logs 29 cases in 2025 elections, marking sharp drop from 2020
Guyana’s Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) recorded 29 cases during the 2025 election-monitoring period, down sharply from 124 in 2020, the Commission said on Thursday as…
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Guyana pitches tech, agriculture and tourism to UK investors
President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday urged British companies to expand investment in Guyana beyond traditional sectors, saying the country is entering a “new era” of…
Linden man fatally struck down by drunk driver
A 53-year-old man died after being struck by a car driven by a drunk driver on Sunday evening in Linden, police said. Cecil Boston of…
Quarterly cruise ship arrivals part of push to boost tourism
Plans are being made for at least one cruise ship arrival every quarter in 2026 as part of efforts to boost the country’s tourism sector.…
Golf, good food, great vibes: Romel Tournament & BBQ set for Sunday
The Lusignan Golf Club will host the Romel Golf Tournament & BBQ on Sunday, offering a competitive and festive day for golfers and supporters as…
Public space with benches, décor, and performance area planned for Stabroek
The Stabroek Market area is being beautified with a new public space modelled on the area opposite the Parliament Buildings, designed to be fully accessible…
New national seal sets higher bar for inclusive and respectful workplaces
The National Gender Equality and Empowerment Seal was launched on Wednesday to promote safe, inclusive and equitable work environments across Guyana’s public and private sectors.…
’I passed through the windscreen’: Teacher recounts deadly accident
Twenty-year-old teacher Jaden Harte of #43 Village is struggling to cope physically and emotionally after surviving a minibus crash at #63 Village, Corentyne, that killed…
Law-breaking cops ordered to strip illegal tints from private vehicles
Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond on Wednesday ordered all police ranks to remove illegal tint from their private vehicles immediately or face disciplinary action. The…
14 people, one room: Housing and hope in Guyana
“We used to be choked up in one room – my brothers, my sisters, my cousins and my parents,” Lendize Daniels recalls. Today, she lives…
No mother should die from childbirth, Health Minister tells midwifery graduates
“No mother should die because they are giving birth,” Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony told the latest batch of midwives graduating from the Midwifery Training…
Association launched to modernise jewellery industry
The Guyana Jewellers Association (GJA) was officially launched on Tuesday, marking a step toward strengthening and modernising the country’s jewellery sector. The launch was held…
No suffering in silence: Legal options available for domestic violence victims
As Guyana continues its annual 16 Days of Activism campaign against violence toward women, officials urged women affected by domestic abuse to explore legal options…
Sandiford leads I-CEE Grand Prix 2 Chess Tournament
The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) I-CEE-sponsored Grand Prix 2 Chess Tournament got underway last weekend at the School of the Nations, setting the stage for…
Guyana’s record-breaking oil boom
The tiny South American nation of Guyana, once among the continent’s poorest countries, has rapidly emerged as a major oil producer. Following a series of…
Ayodhya Ram temple: Old wounds are healing, says PM as he hoists saffron flag
Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremonially hoisted the saffron flag — the Dharma Dhwaj atop the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday, marking the completion of…