May 27, 2025
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China to back major sustainable projects in Guyana, says new envoy
Signalling a new chapter in China-Guyana relations, China’s newly appointed Ambassador to Guyana, Yang Yang, has committed to expanding cooperation between the two nations,…
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Fishermen rescued after vessel sank off Pomeroon River
A captain and three crew members were rescued after their fishing vessel, Sea Knight, sank approximately 20 miles off the coast of the Pomeroon…
Soldiers attacked by Venezuelan gunmen honoured, promoted for border defence
Six members of the Guyana Defence Force were formally honoured with the Border Defence Medal Class One and elevated in rank for their courageous…
$28.7B approved for major electricity grid expansion to support Gas-to- Energy Project
The National Assembly has approved a supplementary allocation of $28.7 billion to accelerate the expansion and modernisation of the country’s electricity transmission and distribution…
Barticians celebrate Independence anniversary with pride and patriotism
The air was thick with pride and patriotism on Sunday morning as the Bartica Community Centre came alive in celebration of Guyana’s 59th Independence…
Former TCI executive Shazaam Ally joins PPP ahead of September 1 polls
Founding and executive member of The Citizenship Initiative (TCI), Shazaam Ally, today confirmed that he has joined the People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). In…
PPP General Secretary welcomes announcement of elections date, touts party’s achievements
See full statement below I welcome President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s announcement of September 1st, 2025 as the date for General and Regional Elections. As…
PPP: Struggle of our forebears must inspire pride, unity, and patriotism in all of us
Kindly see full Independence message below On May 26, 1966, the Golden Arrowhead was raised for the very first time. That moment marked not…
Venezuelans vote amid boycott calls and fears of government repression
Venezuelans are casting their ballots in legislative and regional elections under the shadow of a heightened government crackdown and opposition leaders calling for a boycott.…
Chief of Defence meets residents of Kaikan
Brigadier Khan is greeted by a resident Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Brigadier Omar Khan, has visited Kaikan, an important border village situated along the…
Journalists urged to prioritise truth over trend
"Truth should be emphasised over trends; news media is not social media." That was the powerful message delivered by international media strategist Juan Señor as…
Former parliamentarian Valerie Garrido-Lowe passes on
Former Minister within the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples' Affairs under the APNU+AFC government, Valerie Garrido-Lowe, passed away this morning from a heart attack. The Alliance…
Smoother travel for Karaudarnau residents
Travel to the Amerindian village of Karaudarnau, Region Nine, has significantly and visibly improved with the completion of a $185 million internal road project.…
ERC: Bridge divides, strengthen bonds and work collaboratively
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends its warmest felicitations to all Guyanese at home and in the diaspora as the nation collectively observes the…
Minister Anthony: No elections, decree or threat can override international law
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has underscored that no elections, no decree, no threat can override international law. He made these remarks in…
Conserving ecosystems vital to sustainable development
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Protected Areas Commission (PAC), Robert Persaud, has reemphasised that the conservation of Guyana’s ecosystem is crucial in…