Jun 27, 2025
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PPP to launch elections campaign in early July
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) will officially launch its 2025 election campaign in early July and is currently finalising candidate selections across all 10 regions.…
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GECOM, partners meet to strengthen communications for electoral integrity
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Kingdom, crafted new strategies to strengthen electoral communication…
Students to receive transportation grant
The government will roll out a transportation grant for students once re-elected for a second term, said People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat…
Residency cards for foreigners under new biometric ID system
Foreigners and non-residents living in Guyana will be issued residency cards as part of a new national biometric identification system aimed at enhancing border control,…
Dr Jagdeo salutes parents, teachers for their sacrifices
People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, on Thursday extended congratulations to National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) pupils who received their results, giving…
Public servants to get salary increase before elections
Public servants will be paid the 2025 retroactive salary before the September 1 Regional and General Elections, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday. Speaking…
Former GTU President Colwyn King found guilty of rape
Retired educator and former President of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), Colwyn King, was today found guilty of raping a child under the age of…
Forde sisters expanding food business
For many, pursuing a course offered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) is about gaining new knowledge. But for sisters Tia and Tameira Forde,…
Court calls on Paul Slowe to lead defence in sexual assault case
Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore on Thursday overruled a no-case submission by attorneys representing Paul Slowe and called on him to lead a defence in relation…
Unidentified man fatally stabbed, suspect in custody
An unidentified man was fatally stabbed at the Vreed-en-Hoop Stelling, West Coast Demerara on Wednesday evening, police said, as investigations continue into what is being…
“Desmond’s actor in Guyana
Renowned British-Guyanese actor and musician Ram John Holder paid a courtesy call to President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday. Holder, best known for his iconic…
Fire flattens Corentyne home, two left homeless
Vishal Rameshwar, 39, of Dukestown, Corentyne, is now homeless after a fire completely destroyed the one-bedroom wooden house he and his brother were occupying. The…
50 new revetment projects to be done in Pomeroon
Some 50 new revetment projects along the Pomeroon River will be executed as part of efforts to curb flooding and strengthen river defence infrastructure in…
Guyana urges stronger global action to protect children affected by armed conflict
Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud has called for decisive international action to protect children in conflict zones. She issued the call…
National squash team set for CASA Championship
As the 2025 Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships approach, Guyana’s national squash team is finalising preparations to represent the nation on one of the…
NGSA top students say hard work paid off
"It paid off in the end,” said Christian Ramsay, one of the top performers at this year's National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Ramsay, a student…