Aug 20, 2025
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Austin qualifies for 400m final at Junior Pan American Games
Guyana’s Malachi Austin is poised to compete for a podium finish at the Junior Pan American Games after qualifying for the men’s 400m final. Austin…
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Former Jamaica PM heads OAS electoral mission to Guyana
The Organisation of American States (OAS) has begun the deployment of its Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) for the 2025 General and Regional Elections in Guyana,…
GDF reaffirms commitment to safeguarding Guyana’s sovereignty
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) said on Wednesday it remains committed to defending the country’s sovereignty and ensuring public safety, pushing back against recent criticism…
Destination Guyana featured in global tourism digital tourism series
Destination Guyana has been featured in the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) first global digital series, Travel Redefined: Tourism for People and Planet. The series,…
GECOM: Cell phones prohibited in polling stations
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) said on Tuesday it will prohibit the use of cell phones in polling stations during the September 1 General and…
Carter Center flags concerns ahead of elections
The Carter Center has raised concerns about Guyana’s electoral environment ahead of the country’s September 1 general and regional elections, warning that misuse of state…
Small businesses thriving despite challenges, says Rambarran
Small businesses are thriving despite “growing pains” associated with Guyana’s rapidly advancing economy. This is according to economist Richard Rambarran, who shared his views during…
CANU stepping up fight against drug trafficking
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) is intensifying its fight against drug trafficking operations, dismantling networks, and building strong international partnerships. Speaking on the latest episode…
From riverine roots to regional academic excellence
At just 17 years old, Laurex Vandenburg of Orealla, a riverine community up the Corentyne River, has made headlines with an extraordinary academic achievement. The…
Sewing hub opens in Buxton
Residents of Buxton can now learn sewing and garment-making skills, thanks to a new sewing hub that was opened recently at Tipperary Hall. The space…
Prison officers equipped with body cameras
The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) has taken another major step toward modernising its operations with the introduction of body-worn cameras for prison officers—a move aimed…
National 3x3 Tourney set for September month-end
The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has announced the dates for its 2025 National 3×3 Basketball Championship, scheduled for September 27–28 at the Cliff Anderson Sports…
Body of miner recovered in Puruni River
Police on Monday recovered the body of 27-year-old miner Christopher Stephens from the Puruni River in Region Seven. Stephens, of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo, was…
Former advisor to Granger says PPP/C best option to lead Guyana
Political veteran and former advisor to the David Granger administration, Fredrick McWilfred, has dubbed the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) the best option to lead Guyana…
PPP/C outlines roadmap: 50 per cent power cut, housing push, stronger services
A section of the gathering at the launch The document, titled “Forward Together for a Better Guyana,” places heavy emphasis on the completion of the Gas-to-Energy…
Woman, 72, dies in Dutch Four crash
A 72-year-old woman from Corentyne, Berbice, died on Monday morning when the car she was travelling in collided head-on with a lorry at Dutch Four,…