Oct 22, 2025
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Venezuelan gold miner charged with murder
A Venezuelan national has been charged with the murder of another Venezuelan gold miner in Guyana’s Cuyuni River area, police said on Wednesday. Jose Manuel…
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One dead, another injured in bee attack at Triumph
A contractor has died and another man is hospitalised after a swarm of bees attacked a group of road workers on Wednesday at Surat Drive,…
Dr. Ghazi: Fear and “bush medicine” don’t cure cancer, early detection does
Delays in seeking proper medical care continue to endanger cancer patients in Guyana, according to Dr. Syed Ghazi, Director of Outreach at the Cancer Institute…
Two boats lost, Berbice fisherman appeals for help
A Berbice fisherman is calling on the government for assistance after two of his vessels sank in rough seas within a week, leaving workers unemployed…
Georgetown’s architectural landmark City Hall to reopen soon
Georgetown’s historic City Hall is finally nearing completion. The 135-year-old Gothic-style building has undergone a lengthy restoration, aiming to preserve its architectural legacy while preparing…
Guyana’s first nano-fertiliser hailed as ’game changer’ for agriculture sector
Guyana has officially introduced its first locally developed nano-fertiliser, a move the government says will mark a significant step in agricultural innovation and productivity. The…
Guyana questions Venezuelan ambassador’s account of Nazar Mohamed’s embassy visit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed concern on Tuesday over recent comments by the Venezuelan Ambassador in Georgetown, questioning the Ambassador’s account…
Collateral Registry now fully operational, boosting access to credit
Guyana’s Collateral Registry is now fully operational, marking a major step towards strengthening financial inclusion, transparency, and security within the country’s business environment. The registry,…
Minister Ramkissoon: People-centred policies driving fisheries, agriculture growth
The government is commited to developing a fisheries sector that is more people-centred and innovation-driven, according to Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Vickash Ramkissoon.…
Guyana modernising banking sector to boost global competitiveness
Guyana’s banking system is being modernised as part of efforts to enhance global competitiveness, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall said. Speaking…
ERC summons Jennifer Ally again over racial remarks on social media
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has summoned Jennifer Ally to appear before it after she allegedly made racially charged statements on social media. In a…
Missing fishermen: ‘We’re hoping the crew can be found alive,’ says Mustapha
Four Guyanese fisherfolk are missing after their vessel reportedly encountered trouble in Surinamese waters, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said on Wednesday, expressing concern and optimism…
Tribute match honors fallen Guyanese-born NYPD detective Randolph Holder
In a heartfelt tribute, law enforcement officers from Guyana and the New York Police Department (NYPD) faced off in a friendly T20 cricket match to…
A fresh start: 28 families receive new core homes under IDB-funded housing programme
Twenty-eight families from West Bank Demerara in Region Three and the East Bank and East Coast of Demerara in Region Four have received brand-new core…
Guyana positioned as gateway to 400 million consumers, days Dr Ramsaroop
Guyana’s Chief Investment Officer, Dr Peter Ramsaroop, says the country’s rising investment profile should be viewed not in isolation but as part of a dynamic…
Power of purpose: How Roger Westmoreland turned challenges into triumph
At just 26 years old, Police Cadet Officer Roger Junior Westmoreland has made his family, friends, and the Guyana Police Force proud by being named…