Mar 15, 2025
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Guyana reclaims Corentyne oil block, terminates CGX-Frontera agreement and licence
The Guyana government has officially reclaimed ownership of the Corentyne oil block, which was operated by the joint venture (JV) of Canadian companies CGX Energy…
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Empowering women, girls a smart investment, says attorney
Empowering women and girls is not just the "right thing" to do; it is the "smart thing", said Attorney-at-Law Chandrawattie Persaud. Persaud delivered the…
Pandits’ Movement to host grand Hanuman Jayanti in April
The Guyana National Pandits’ Movement has announced that it will be hosting a grand Hanuman Jayanti Celebration in April 2025. The Movement is notifying…
G7 condemns Venezuela’s incursion into Guyana’s maritime space
The G7 Foreign Ministers have strongly condemned Venezuela’s recent incursion into Guyana's maritime space, describing the aggression as "unacceptable" and a violation of Guyana’s internationally…
Nazar yet to report claims of gold smuggling, assassination to authorities
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has once again called on sanctioned businessman Nazar “Shell” Mohamed to provide the authorities with any valuable information he has…
‘Melly Mel’ detained by US immigration authorities
Political activist and social commentator Melissa Ann Atwell, known on Facebook as “Melly Mel,” has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). …
The Festival of Colours explained
Holi, commonly known as Phagwah, is a widely celebrated festival that encapsulates happiness, togetherness, and the victory of good over evil. For some, it…
Phagwah inspires unity, love and triumph
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) takes this opportunity to extend Phagwah greetings to all Guyanese, especially the Hindu community. Phagwah has become a national occasion…
Phagwah dissolves barriers, echoes laughter and connects hearts, says President
I extend joyous greetings to all Guyanese, but especially our Hindu brothers and sisters here in Guyana and in the diaspora, on the sacred and…
Marijuana ’packages’ found in ’barrel’
An intelligence-led police operation on Thursday by ranks from Special Branch Headquarters at the Laparkan Wharf resulted in the discovery of 10.55 lb (4.79 kg)…
ERC: Holi a celebration of unity and renewal
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends warm Holi (Phagwah) greetings to all Guyanese, especially our Hindu brothers and sisters, as we come together as a…
West Meten-Meer-Zorg Mandir, Young Pioneers spread Holi cheer
Holi (Phagwah) celebrations remind us of the spirit of happiness, love, compassion, and spreading joy. The West Meten-Meer-Zorg Dekindern Shri Krishna Mandir recently embraced…
Jagdeo fires back at opposition’s claims, stresses government’s success in addressing poverty
Vice President and General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has once again shed light on the fact that the government…
Court grants SOCU access to Brutus and Nicholson’s bank records
The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has reported that acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty today granted its application to inspect and take copies of the…
IMF report silenced critics, says Jagdeo
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Wednesday criticised sections of the media and government critics for what he described as a poor response to the recent…
Mother allegedly beats daughter to death
Police are investigating the alleged murder of Rianna Ambrose, a four-year-old girl from Karaudarnau Village, South Rupununi, which occurred around 01:00 hrs today in Karaudarnau…