Aug 21, 2025
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Smith Advances to women’s 200m final at Junior Pan American Games
Guyana’s Keliza Smith has advanced to the women’s 200m final at the Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay after winning her semifinal heat with a…
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International collaborations disrupting drug trade
As the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) intensifies its fight against drug trafficking, Director James Singh has praised the pivotal role played by international partnerships. Speaking…
PPP/C pledges higher wages, housing support for disciplined forces if re-elected
Guyana’s ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) on Thursday pledged higher wages, housing support and expanded benefits for the country’s disciplined forces if returned to office…
Sheriff Security guard stabbed to death by colleague, suspect arrested
A 63-year-old Sheriff Security guard, Paul Devonish, was stabbed and killed on Monday evening during a confrontation on Barrack Street, Kingston. Police said Devonish was…
President urges disciplined services to ‘vote wisely’ ahead of Friday’s poll
Policemen during a march (Credit: GPF photo) Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday urged members of the disciplined services to “vote wisely and consciously” as they…
US sends three warships near Venezuela coast
US President Donald Trump is deploying three warships off the coast of Venezuela as part of efforts to curb drug trafficking, a source familiar with…
Fire station commissioned at Wisroc
A section of the gathering at the commissioning (Credit: Ministry of Home Affairs) Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn on Wednesday commissioned a new $138 million…
Timehri Police Station commissioned as symbol of modern policing, community safety
The new police station commissioned (Credit: Ministry of Home Affairs) Minister Benn speaks at the commissioning (Credit: Ministry of Home Affairs) The Guyana Police Force…
President pledges major investment in arts and culture to boost national identity, tourism
President Dr Irfaan Ali (Credit: PBS News) The ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has pledged significant investment in the arts and culture sector if re-elected,…
Former Tongan foreign minister leads Commonwealth group to observe election
Former Tongan Foreign Minister Fekitamoeloa Katoa ‘Utoikamanu (Credit: UN Media) The Commonwealth said on Wednesday it will send an observer group to monitor Guyana’s…
APNU promises hinterland development through people empowerment
Presidential candidate for the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Aubrey Norton, has promised the development of hinterland communities through the empowerment of their residents.…
Marine traffic through Demerara bridges to close temporarily on Sept. 4 and 8
Marine traffic through the New Demerara River Bridge and the Demerara Harbour Bridge will be suspended on two occasions in September, the Maritime Administration Department…
GECOM briefs observers, emphasises critical role in credible elections
Observers in this year’s elections attended an orientation and briefing exercise hosted by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Wednesday. The exercise for accredited local…
Migrant support fuelling development
Economist Richard Rambarran says the knowledge and skill sets of migrant workers have played a vital role in filling labour market gaps in Guyana’s rapidly…
Forward Guyana Movement takes GECOM to court over alleged ballot omissions
Less than two weeks before Guyana’s 1 September General and Regional Elections, the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), led by former APNU politician Amanza Walton-Desir, has…
Tuschen Secondary opens, doubles as UG medical branch
A reading corner for students A science laboratory for medical students A brand-new, state-of-the-art secondary school has officially opened in Tuschen, offering hundreds of students…