Oct 20, 2025
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Teacher arrested after throwing muddy substance at businessman
Police on the Essequibo Coast have arrested a 38-year-old school teacher following an incident in which she allegedly threw a muddy substance at a businessman…
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From legal aid to landmark laws: Manickchand’s journey of service and impact
Twenty-five years after embarking on her journey in the legal profession, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, is looking back with pride…
Government to roll out citywide drainage upgrade in Georgetown
The government has committed to launching a massive drainage programme across Georgetown as part of efforts to restore the capital to its former “Garden City”…
Police probe fatal shooting of young woman in West Ruimveldt
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Faynel Brewster, who was killed late Sunday night during an attempted robbery at her West Ruimveldt, Georgetown…
Walrond: Rehabilitation, education, and reintegration at the heart of juvenile justice reform
The Ministry of Home Affairs is moving to overhaul how Guyana treats juvenile offenders, shifting the focus from punishment to rehabilitation, education, and reintegration. Home…
Shamar Joseph out of Bangladesh ODIs with ’discomfort in shoulder’
West Indies quick Shamar Joseph was in line for a return to international cricket this weekend after missing the Test tour of India, but he…
Diwali Motorcade dazzles Georgetown
Thousands of Guyanese gathered last evening for the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s 51st Diwali motorcade, one of the nation’s most anticipated cultural events. Nearly 40…
President Ali: ‘Even the smallest flame can dispel gloom’
The smallest flame, lit with sincerity and devotion, has the power to dispel gloom and remind people that goodness needs no extravagance to shine brightly.…
PPP: May the light of Diwali inspire unity and prosperity for all Guyanese
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends warm greetings and best wishes to all Guyanese, particularly our Hindu brothers and sisters, on the joyous occasion of…
President hails Fung’s world bodybuilding title as ‘monumental achievement’
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has congratulated Guyanese athlete Rosanna Fung for making history by capturing the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) World Championship…
India offers digital model to regional partners as Guyana, Suriname advance digitisation
India has expressed its willingness to share its successful digital development model with partners in the Caribbean and Latin America, as Guyana and Suriname work…
ICC, BCCI express ’solidarity’ with Afghanistan after withdrawal from Pakistan tri-series
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has withdrawn the national team from next month's tri-series in Pakistan following the death of three local cricketers in a…
Cocoa, coffee production to commence in Region Six
Region Six is set for major agricultural expansion as Guyana partners with the Dominican Republic to launch cocoa and coffee production, while private cane farmers…
PM Phillips: Women are the quiet yet powerful force driving Guyana’s progress
Women have long been the quiet yet powerful force behind progress in Guyana, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said on Saturday, as he underscored…
US Embassy issues warning to Americans in Trinidad and Tobago as tensions with Venezuela escalate
The US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago cautioned Americans on Saturday to stay away from American government facilities on the twin-island nation. It was an…
$1.3B Cummings Lodge plant brings clean water to 10,000 residents
Everyone knows that water is essential for life — but not just any water; it must be clean, safe, and drinkable. For the residents of…