May 21, 2025
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Boosting efficiency in justice: Five Court of Appeal judges sworn in
Five judges were today appointed to the Court of Appeal and will begin work on tackling the backlog of cases. Justice Jo-Ann Barlow, Justice…
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Minister Benn ‘talks up’ need for diversity in security forces
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has reiterated the importance of diversity within the country’s security forces. He stressed the point during his presentation on the…
The 10 richest Americans got $365 billion richer in past year
Despite a brief market scare, the richest 10 Americans got $365 billion richer over the past year, according to a new analysis from Oxfam. The…
Over $14B disbursed to Amerindian communities, more support announced
More than $14 billion has been disbursed to Amerindian communities over the last three years through the Carbon Credit initiative, with continued support set for…
Gouveia Jr. elected PSC chairman; Smith makes history as first female vice chair
Gerald Gouveia Jr., Director of Roraima Airways Limited, has been elected Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) of Guyana following the organisation’s 33rd Annual…
Two men hospitalised after gunfire exchange in Sophia
Two men are now hospitalised in stable condition following a reported exchange of gunfire in Sophia on Monday night. The victims have been identified as…
Mahaicony man dies in Bee Hive accident
A 28-year-old man from Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, lost his life in a fatal accident on Tuesday night along the Bee Hive public road, East…
Over $14B disbursed to Amerindian communities, more support announced
More than $14 billion has been disbursed to Amerindian communities over the last three years through the Carbon Credit initiative, with continued support set for…
Derrick John: NTC a crucial platform for dialogue, empowerment and development planning
National Toshaos Council (NTC), Chairman Derrick John, has hailed the annual toshaos conference as an effective means for Indigenous people’s dialogue. Addressing scores of leaders…
Five Court of Appeal judges to be sworn in tomorrow
Five newly appointed judges will be officially sworn in tomorrow to serve on the Court of Appeal. The ceremony marks the single largest swearing-in of…
Prime Minister announces $885M solar investment for Amerindian villages
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips today announced an $885 million government investment to retrofit solar photovoltaic systems in 21 Amerindian villages across five regions,…
Ambassador Theriot: US will always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Guyana
The United States continues to fully support Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and is urging investors not to be deterred by Venezuela’s sabre-rattling, US Ambassador…
Advancing Amerindian land rights a top priority
Advancing Amerindian land rights is a top priority, said Amerindian Affairs Minister, Pauline Sukhai, who pointed out that significant strides have already been made in…
Police acted “reasonably” in arrest of Deon Jeffrey, says Nandlall
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has defended the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) action in detaining Deon Jeffrey, the 25-year-old contractor of Parfaite Harmony, West Bank Demerara,…
Healthcare transformed: Zero referrals and fewer medevacs in Region One
President Dr Irfaan Ali said the government will continue tremendous investments in healthcare across the country, with emphasis on indigenous communities. Addressing toshaos and leaders…
Groundbreaking ceremony for Corentyne Bridge likely soon
The sod-turning event which will mark the start of construction for the long-awaited Corentyne River Bridge connecting Guyana and Suriname is likely to take place…