Aug 25, 2025
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Commonwealth elections observer team arrives in Guyana
An 11-member Commonwealth Observer Group has arrived in Guyana to monitor the upcoming General and Regional Elections scheduled for September 1, 2025. The mission follows…
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AFC makes big promises in manifesto
The Alliance for Change (AFC) has released its 2025 elections manifesto, outlining more than two dozen policy proposals ranging from salary increases and cash grants…
Modern Prison Service Headquarters opens at Lusignan
The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, on Monday officially opened the new Guyana Prison Service Headquarters at Lusignan, marking what officials…
GECOM reports 83 per cent turnout for Disciplined Services voting
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has confirmed that 83 per cent of eligible members of the Disciplined Services cast their ballots on August 22, during…
Over 160 adoptions approved in past five years
The Childcare and Protection Agency has finalised 166 adoptions and placed 173 children in foster care since 2020, the Ministry of Human Services and Social…
APNU promises more training, increased pay and other benefits for teachers
Member of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and President of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), Coretta McDonald, has promised the nation’s teachers more training…
Boost to tourism and travel: CJIA breaks ground on second terminal
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has officially commenced construction on its second terminal, marking the largest expansion since its original modernisation project. The development…
Women entrepreneurs get much-needed support
Women entrepreneurs received support for their businesses on Friday, as the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) hosted a Women in Business Support Day initiative.…
International Business Conference 2025 earns strong backing from US ambassador
The International Business Conference Guyana 2025 (IBC Guyana 2025) has received strong support from US Ambassador Nicole Theriot, who said the October event could transform…
Guyana take home four medals at CAREBACO Junior Badminton Cup
Guyana finished the CAREBACO Junior Badminton Cup with four medals on Saturday in Barbados. In the boys’ Under-11 doubles semi-finals, Liam Brummell and Joel Rambiriche…
Kitty man dies in Mocha accident
A 60-year-old man died on Sunday after his motorcycle collided with a car on Mocha Access Road, East Bank Demerara, police said. The victim, identified…
Rodrigues, Mackintosh granted bail over viral weekend confrontation
Social media commentator Mikhail Rodrigues, widely known as “Guyanese Critic,” was on Monday granted $100,000 bail when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court in…
UG to open Faculty of Engineering and Technology branch in Region Three
The University of Guyana (UG) will establish a branch of its Faculty of Engineering and Technology in Region Three, President Irfaan Ali announced on Sunday.…
Ali tells voters sovereignty, security at stake in September 1 polls
Guyana has established a strong international alliance to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali told supporters at a rally in…
Jagdeo: Security forces prepared for any disruption to elections
The security forces are prepared to counter any attempt to disrupt the electoral process, People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said on…
Life has improved, country changed positively under PPP/C, says Prime Minister
Life has improved and Guyana has changed positively under the current government, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips told supporters on Sunday. Speaking to a…