Oct 25, 2025
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One in custody following early-morning fire at Suddie Hospital
Police have arrested one person in connection with an early-morning fire at the Suddie Public Hospital today. According to reports, the fire started around 03:30…
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Fire of unknown origin destroys Bartica home
A fire of unknown origin completely destroyed a three-storey concrete and timber building at 6th Avenue, Bartica, in the early hours of Saturday, October 25,…
Joe Vieira Park on track for 2026 opening
The US$12 million China-Guyana Joe Vieira Friendship Park on the West Bank of Demerara is 83 per cent complete and remains on schedule for official…
Essequibo trade expo creates new opportunities for business growth
The Essequibo Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) officially opened its 19th Annual Agro and Trade Fair on Friday evening, providing a platform for businesses…
Agriculture Minister: Rice farmers’ interests at heart as negotiations continue for higher prices
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to securing higher prices for rice farmers as it continues negotiations with millers, amid challenging conditions in the global…
Steps of hope: Cancer survivors to take to the streets tomorrow
When survivors like Nalini Boodramlall and Hazel Chase take to the streets of Georgetown tomorrow, their steps will carry more than purpose — they will…
Justice George-Wiltshire remains acting Chancellor; Justice Singh continues as acting Chief Justice
Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire will continue to serve as the acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, while Justice Navindra Singh will retain his position as the acting…
Vintage Ro-Ko masterclass guides India home
India 237 for 1 (Rohit 121, Kohli 74) beat Australia 236 (Renshaw 56, Rana 4-39) by nine wickets** The majority of the SCG crowd got…
$14.8B invested to develop East Berbice housing schemes
The government has rolled out a $14.8 billion infrastructure programme to accelerate housing development at Providence, Glasgow, and Overwinning on the East Bank of Berbice,…
Blubird enters partnership to drive technology, business development in Guyana
Blubird, a U.S.-based company specialising in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and tech education, has entered a strategic partnership with the World Trade Centre Georgetown, marking…
Guyana launches national campaign on prevention of adolescent pregnancies
In a bold step toward reducing adolescent pregnancies and promoting safe motherhood, the Healthy Life Course Unit of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), in…
Rice farmers struggle with high private land fees despite government reductions
Rice farmers continue to face unsustainable land lease costs on the private market, despite government efforts to reduce official land rental and drainage and irrigation…
Palmyra’s first 100 three-bedroom homes set for Christmas move-in
The first 100 three-bedroom homes at the Palmyra Housing Scheme in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) are nearing completion and are expected to be ready for…
Two remanded for fatal shooting of West Ruimveldt woman
Two men were on Friday remanded to prison after being charged with the murder of 24-year-old Faynel Brewster, who was gunned down at her West…
Caribbean MegaBounce brings region’s biggest inflatable adventure to Guyana
This Halloween weekend, Georgetown is set to experience an entertainment spectacle unlike anything seen before. The Caribbean’s largest inflatable theme park, Caribbean MegaBounce, is making…
Iwokrama Centre wins FAO award for sustainable forest management
The Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development has received a Global Technical Recognition Award from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)…