Aug 26, 2025
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Joint Services fortifying national defence
The Joint Services are fortifying national defence through enhanced border security, modernised policing strategies, and coordinated intelligence systems. This was highlighted during the season finale…
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Safer communities: Mahaicony Police Station, regional command centre commissioned
Safer communities: Mahaicony Police Station, regional command centre commissioned The Mahaicony Police Station, built at a cost of $111.8 million, replaces an old wooden structure…
APNU solicits Wakenaam votes
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) yesterday told residents of the island of Wakenaam about its inclusive governance policy, despite the location being a majority…
Murder-suicide rocks Charlotte Street
A quiet Tuesday on Charlotte Street descended into horror when what police believe to be a murder-suicide claimed the lives of a mother and father,…
Hopetown, Number 8 villages get new nursery schools
The of Ministry Education on Monday commissioned two new nursery schools: one at Hopetown and one at Number 8 Village in Region Five. As the…
ERC urges political leaders, supporters to discourage hostility toward opponents
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) on Tuesday called on political leaders and supporters to respect freedom of association and discourage hostility towards their opponents. The…
GCCI urges political parties to refrain from inciteful election claims
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Tuesday urged political parties to desist from making inflammatory statements that could undermine Guyana’s electoral process.…
Guyana, Colombia sign aerial surveillance pact to boost regional security
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and Colombia’s Ministry of National Defense have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in aerial surveillance, intelligence…
Dr Jagdeo: Pace of transformation to double in next five years
The pace of transformation will double in the next five years, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said on Monday evening. Addressing a gathering of supporters…
Improving connectivity: $11B Diamond-Buzz Bee Dam Highway commissioned
The new $11 billion highway linking Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam, part of the government’s push to modernise infrastructure, cut travel times and reduce congestion…
Guyana U-16 chess team returns from Colombia after a creditable performance
Guyana Team Coach Anthony Drayton believes the country’s four-member U-16 team delivered a strong performance against tough Latin American opponents at the FIDE World Youth…
GECOM CEO says replacements sought after presiding officers decline roles
Several appointed presiding officers have declined their positions, prompting the elections commission to seek replacements, Chief Elections Officer Vishnu Persaud said on Monday. Persaud told…
AFC makes big promises in manifesto
The Alliance for Change (AFC) has released its 2025 elections manifesto, outlining more than two dozen policy proposals ranging from salary increases and cash grants…
Commonwealth elections observer team arrives in Guyana
An 11-member Commonwealth Observer Group has arrived in Guyana to monitor the upcoming General and Regional Elections scheduled for September 1, 2025. The mission follows…
Modern Prison Service Headquarters opens at Lusignan
The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, on Monday officially opened the new Guyana Prison Service Headquarters at Lusignan, marking what officials…
GECOM reports 83 per cent turnout for Disciplined Services voting
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has confirmed that 83 per cent of eligible members of the Disciplined Services cast their ballots on August 22, during…