Aug 27, 2025
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Three dead after lorries collide on Soesdyke/Linden Highway
Three people, including a Venezuelan woman, died on Tuesday in a collision between two lorries on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, police said. The crash occurred around…
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Venezuela deploys warships, drones to coast as US naval squadron nears
Amid rising tension with the United States after Washington deployed warships to waters off Venezuela to fight drug trafficking, Venezuela’s defence minister has announced new…
No death at Lima Hospital linked to oxygen shortage, says Regional Health Officer
A 19-year-old patient who died at Lima Regional Hospital last week did not succumb due to a lack of oxygen, Regional Health Officer Dr. Ranjeev…
Conference grooms young future leaders
Guyana on Tuesday held its first national children’s conference, bringing together more than 200 participants under the theme “Empowered Children, Safer Futures” to promote youth…
Safer communities: Mahaicony Police Station, regional command centre commissioned
Safer communities: Mahaicony Police Station, regional command centre commissioned The Mahaicony Police Station, built at a cost of $111.8 million, replaces an old wooden structure…
Joint Services fortifying national defence
The Joint Services are fortifying national defence through enhanced border security, modernised policing strategies, and coordinated intelligence systems. This was highlighted during the season finale…
APNU solicits Wakenaam votes
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) yesterday told residents of the island of Wakenaam about its inclusive governance policy, despite the location being a majority…
Murder-suicide rocks Charlotte Street
A quiet Tuesday on Charlotte Street descended into horror when what police believe to be a murder-suicide claimed the lives of a mother and father,…
Hopetown, Number 8 villages get new nursery schools
The of Ministry Education on Monday commissioned two new nursery schools: one at Hopetown and one at Number 8 Village in Region Five. As the…
ERC urges political leaders, supporters to discourage hostility toward opponents
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) on Tuesday called on political leaders and supporters to respect freedom of association and discourage hostility towards their opponents. The…
GCCI urges political parties to refrain from inciteful election claims
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Tuesday urged political parties to desist from making inflammatory statements that could undermine Guyana’s electoral process.…
Guyana, Colombia sign aerial surveillance pact to boost regional security
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and Colombia’s Ministry of National Defense have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in aerial surveillance, intelligence…
Dr Jagdeo: Pace of transformation to double in next five years
The pace of transformation will double in the next five years, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said on Monday evening. Addressing a gathering of supporters…
Improving connectivity: $11B Diamond-Buzz Bee Dam Highway commissioned
The new $11 billion highway linking Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam, part of the government’s push to modernise infrastructure, cut travel times and reduce congestion…
Guyana U-16 chess team returns from Colombia after a creditable performance
Guyana Team Coach Anthony Drayton believes the country’s four-member U-16 team delivered a strong performance against tough Latin American opponents at the FIDE World Youth…
GECOM CEO says replacements sought after presiding officers decline roles
Several appointed presiding officers have declined their positions, prompting the elections commission to seek replacements, Chief Elections Officer Vishnu Persaud said on Monday. Persaud told…