Aug 28, 2025
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Carter Center observers arrive in Guyana
The Carter Center’s election observers have arrived in Guyana and are undergoing training ahead of their monitoring of election day, tabulation and the post-election period.…
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Jagdeo: PPP/C has delivered, urges electorate not to be swayed by false narrative
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is poised to secure a majority in Monday’s general election, General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday. At the…
New play park opens at Unity Village
A family at the newly commissioned park (DPI photo) It is the 14th park commissioned by First Lady Arya Ali since the initiative was launched…
GPOC halts outbound parcels to US after duty-free exemption ends
The Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) on Wednesday suspended all outbound parcels and packages to the United States with immediate effect, citing the end of…
Major tourism boost: Courtyard by Marriott opens at Timehri
Guyana’s international hotel sector took a major step forward on Wednesday with the official opening of the Courtyard by Marriott near the Cheddi Jagan International…
Forty years at sea: The journey of Dhalchan Haridiyal
For 40 years, the waves of the Corentyne have carried both the struggles and triumphs of 54-year-old Dhalchan Haridiyal, a fisherman from Albion, Corentyne, Berbice.…
Acting Chief Justice to rule Friday in FGM case against GECOM
Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh is scheduled to deliver a ruling on Friday, in the case brought by the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) against the…
Mother, sons graduate from electrical, plumbing programmes
Dhankumarie Persaud and her two sons shared a moment of pride as they graduated together after completing the City and Guilds Basic Electrical Installation and…
Hicken calls for peaceful elections
With five days remaining before the General and Regional Elections in Guyana, Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken has called for peace to prevail. In a…
Norton ‘talks up’ livestock plan in Mahaicony
The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) took its election campaign to Zeskinderen, Central Mahaicony, with promises of development in agriculture, housing, education, and infrastructure.…
Elderly man dies in early morning accident
A 64-year-old man was killed early Wednesday after his car collided with a lorry at the intersection of Heroes Highway and Mocha Access Road on…
Persaud wins Berbice 20/20 Rapid Chess Tournament
In the ancient county of Berbice, veteran Berbician chess player Kriskal Persaud emerged victorious in the Berbice 20/20 Rapid Chess Tournament, held at Little Rock…
Junior Lady Jags receive a hero’s welcome
The Junior Lady Jags received a warm welcome on their return home, celebrated with an award ceremony at the National Training Centre that was attended…
Police probing reported abduction of two Guyanese men by Venezuelan gang
Police in Region Seven are investigating the alleged abduction of two Guyanese men by a Venezuelan syndicato gang operating near the Eteringbang area. According to…
Child protection agency steps in to support boy shot in family tragedy
Guyana’s Child Care and Protection Agency has intervened to support a 10-year-old boy who was shot by his father in a murder-suicide that left his…
President Ali hints at year-end cash grant
President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday suggested citizens could receive another cash grant before the end of the year, signalling possible financial relief as the country…