Aug 29, 2025
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Bartica man found dead in Friendship hotel
Police are investigating the killing of a 40-year-old boat operator, Ryan Fredericks, whose body was found at a hotel on the East Bank of Demerara…
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False and misleading: GECOM rejects claim army could serve as presiding officers
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Friday dismissed reports that members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) could be appointed as presiding officers in next…
Belize’s elections chief leads CARICOM observer mission to Guyana
Belize’s Chief Elections Officer Josephine Tamai is leading a 10-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) mission to observe Guyana’s general and regional elections on September 1, the…
Former Granger advisor urges electorate to vote wisely, says minority government disastrous for development
As Guyanese prepare to vote in Monday’s general and regional elections, a former advisor to ex-president David Granger has urged citizens to avoid splitting their…
Court upholds GECOM’s decision to exclude FGM from ballot in three regions
Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh on Friday ruled that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) acted within the law when it declined to place the Forward…
Influenza vaccine for seniors to be rolled out soon
While flu seasons vary in severity, people 65 years and older bear the greatest burden of severe flu complications. In recent years, the US Centres…
EU observers deployed across Guyana ahead of September 1 elections
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has begun deploying its short-term observers across Guyana in preparation for the September 1 General and Regional…
Guyana squash teams qualify for CAC Games
The senior national men’s and women’s squash teams have qualified for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games after a strong performance at the…
Curries take centre stage in new recipe book celebrating culinary heritage
Guyana’s diverse culinary culture was showcased on Thursday with the launch of the recipe book A Taste of Guyanese Curries at the Carnegie School of…
US-Venezuela tensions rise as US warships arrive in Southern Caribbean
Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are rising amid a large US naval buildup in the Southern Caribbean and nearby waters, which US officials…
From jobs to electricity: The LCDS has transformed the lives of thousands of Amerindians, says Jagdeo
PPP General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo defended the government’s record on Indigenous development on Friday, stating that more than $14 billion from the Low Carbon Development…
Jagdeo: GECOM has been efficient, not surprised by opposition-nominated commissioners’ walkout
With just four days to General and Regional Elections in Guyana, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has reassured that the Guyana…
New Berbice hospital to serve as teaching facility, cut referral times
Medical students from East Berbice–Corentyne can now complete their studies closer to home, President Irfaan Ali said on Wednesday, as he commissioned a new…
Programme Launched to Ensure Faster Response to Social Issues in Hinterland
A new initiative aimed at strengthening social services delivery in the hinterland regions has been launched. The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, in…
Ex-ANUG executive says PPP/C best
Former A New and United Guyana (ANUG) executive Paul Yearwood has endorsed the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), calling it the most capable political force…
CARICOM Secretary General: Young voices at heart of regional development
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is charting bold new territory in youth engagement with transformative strategies to empower the next generation of Caribbean leaders. During a…