May 18, 2025
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Guyana takes collaborative approach in tackling suicide prevention
Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony, has hailed Guyana’s collaborative approach in tackling mental health issues, including suicide. Guyana was recorded as having the highest suicide…
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India ready to consider any request from GECOM for support
India is willing to consider any requests from the Government of Guyana for support to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) ahead of the General and…
Several suspects identified in police outpost, GPL substation explosions
The Guyana Police Force has confirmed that several persons of interest have been contacted in connection with recent explosions at the East Ruimveldt Police Outpost…
Wife, husband and son arrested for illegal firearm and ammunition
A 56-year-old woman, her 66-year-old husband, and their 28-year-old son were arrested on Friday after police discovered an illegal firearm and ammunition at their home…
Motorcyclist dies days after collision at Strathspey
A 31-year-old motorcyclist has died days after being involved in a serious accident along the Strathspey Public Road, East Coast Demerara. Jermaine Waldron, a…
India affirms support for Guyana in border controversy
India has reiterated its support for Guyana in its ongoing border controversy with neighbouring Venezuela, emphasising respect for the international legal process and the country's…
Strong community key to advancing women leaders
A thriving community or network of women is an important component in building the foundation of an inclusive society, said Michelle Nicholas and Lyndell Danzie-Black,…
Commonwealth short story prize winner keen on giving back to Guyana
Guyanese creative writer Subraj Singh is eager to make his contribution to the literary landscape of Guyana on completion of his studies. The 32-year-old was…
Toshaos Council tells AFC to stop undermining leaders’ conference
The National Toshaos Council (NTC) has refuted assertions made by the Alliance For Change (AFC) in a Stabroek News article titled, “Gov’t officials get more…
Police dispute Todd’s claim of neglecting to contact Adrianna’s father
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has refuted claims made by attorney-at-law Dexter Todd, who alleged in a recent press release that the father of the…
Investigation launched: Explosive device thrown at Ruimveldt Police Outpost, gate destroyed
An alleged explosive device was thrown at the East Ruimveldt Police Outpost early this morning, causing significant damage to the facility’s southern gate. The incident…
Gov’t seeks additional $57.5B for key projects
The Government of Guyana has been moving ahead steadily with its continued development agenda and on Friday Senior Minister in the Office of the President…
GPL, GUYOIL workers get pay increase
The Government continues to play a key role in fostering improved workers’ welfare and industrial relations between several Government entities and workers’ unions, and Friday…
House approves landmark oil spill bill
Guyana’s National Assembly on Friday passed the Oil Pollution Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Responsibility Bill 2025, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at regulating oil…
Williams charged, remanded for murder
Steve Williams, also known as “Short Man,” has been charged and remanded to prison for the murder of Dexter France, also known as “Chiney,” which…
Work to begin on Section C of East Bank Road
Work is set to begin on Section C of the East Bank Demerara Road Improvement Project, covering the stretch from Soesdyke to the Timehri Police…