Jul 18, 2025
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President Ali commits to supporting hockey
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has pledged full government support for the development of hockey across Guyana. During a recent meeting with national players, he outlined…
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State withdraws extortion, libel charges against Eleazar, Bess
All criminal charges of conspiracy to extort and libel against journalist Gary Eleazar and businessman, now Chairman of the Forward Guyana Movement, Dorwain Bess were…
’Dirty Doggie’ granted $260,000 bail for assault, other charges
Bradley Sampson popularly known as “Dirty Doggie”, was on Friday charged with six offences, including unlawful wounding and illegal firearm possession, following an alleged assault…
Women robbed by motorcycle bandits
Two women were robbed at gunpoint by motorcycle bandits around 21:30 hrs on Thursday night at Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara. The victims — 26-year-old…
Taxi driver gunned down in Victory Valley
Police are probing the death of Ron Clarke, a 30-year-old taxi driver of William Street, Kitty, and Lot 76 Wisroc Housing Scheme, who was found…
Chevron completes Hess acquisition after defeating Exxon in dispute over Guyana oil assets
Chevron can quickly proceed with its $53 billion acquisition of Hess, after winning a landmark legal battle against larger rival ExxonMobil, gaining access to the…
Trump administration tells US diplomats abroad not to opine on foreign elections
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has instructed U.S. diplomats worldwide not to comment on the fairness or integrity of elections conducted by foreign countries,…
International hospital to be constructed in Silica City
As part of the government’s plan to build a modern city away from the coastline called Silica City, investors have already expressed interest in constructing…
Development bank to be state-led, says Jagdeo
The planned development bank will be a state-led initiative, not a private sector project, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday. Speaking at his…
Motorcyclist crushed by lorry on Covent Garden Public Road
Gerald Da Silva, a 55-year-old motorcyclist of Lot 10, Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara, lost his life in a tragic accident around 16:05 hrs today…
No guarantee Cabinet will remain unchanged once reelected
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, says there is no guarantee that the current Cabinet will remain unchanged once the…
MPs not immune from prosecution, says Jagdeo
Members of Parliament in Guyana do not have immunity from criminal prosecution, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday, warning that sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohammed…
Employers statutorily obligated to grant time off for employees to vote in elections
Employers across Guyana are reminded that they are statutorily obligated to grant employees reasonable time off to vote on election day without loss of pay…
Corentyne driver remanded for double fatal hit-and-run at Springlands
A Corentyne man has been remanded to prison following his appearance at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court on multiple charges stemming from a tragic hit-and-run accident…
Emancipation Festival to feature vibrant celebrations
The African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) has officially launched its Emancipation Festival 2025, promising a vibrant celebration of African heritage, culture, and resilience. At…
Foton truck line to help power Guyana’s transport sector
Guyana’s heavy-duty transport industry on Wednesday has received a major boost as Machinery Corporation of Guyana (MACORP) and its subsidiary, Industrial Supply of Guyana (ISG),…