Aug 25, 2025
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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.…
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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…
Kwakwani Secondary School to be rebuilt, alternative arrangements to be in place for affected students
The Kwakwani Secondary School in Region Ten, which was gutted by fire on Sunday morning, will be rebuilt, Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill said.…
New roads, modern schools, housing support promised for Kamarang
Amerindian villages in the Upper Mazaruni sub-district of Region Seven can expect major improvements in transportation, education, housing and infrastructure under the next People’s Progressive…
Massy supports national road safety efforts
Massy Group IRP has repainted five pedestrian crossings in high-traffic areas across Guyana as part of a road safety initiative, the company said on Sunday.…
Venezuelan suspect on the run for allegedly killing Guyanese man during scuffle
Kwakwani Secondary School in Pathville, Upper Berbice River, was destroyed by fire around 03:40 hrs on Sunday, 24th August 2025. The blaze of unknown origin…
Trinidad and Tobago PM says US can use territory if Venezuela attacks Guyana
Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said her government would allow US military access to the country’s territory if Venezuela were to attack Guyana.…
Men escape unharmed after fuel truck catches fire
A fuel tanker carrying gasoline and diesel caught fire early Saturday on the Mabura Road while en route to Lethem, Guyana’s police said. No injuries…
Max and Critic to make court appearance Monday after viral live confrontation
Guyanese social media commentators Mikhail Rodrigues, popularly known as the “Guyanese Critic,” and Bryan Max are scheduled to appear in court on Monday following a…
Police investigating live physical confrontation between Brian Max and Guyanese Critic
Police have launched an investigation into a physical altercation that occurred during a live social media broadcast between commentator Brian Max and Mikhael Rodrigues, known…
Ballot boxes safe, but several injured in multi-vehicle collision
Ballot boxes from Berbice were safely delivered to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) headquarters in Georgetown on Friday night despite a traffic accident on the…
Discover the Fraser’s House of 99 Windows
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) today launched a new heritage and agro-tourism experience in East Berbice-Corentyne, featuring the colonial-era “99 (100) Windows House,” a landmark…
Medical college to be established in Region Two
Region Two has been earmarked as one of the regions to offer the University of Guyana’s (UG) College of Medical Sciences programmes, bringing these medical…
Work places must be free of discrimination, says business executive
Entrepreneurs who attended the National Small Business Week Symposium, organised by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre last Saturday, received…
Former Granger advisor: Racism claims against PPP misguided, says political parties must support their base
Political veteran and former advisor to the David Granger-led administration, Fredrick McWilfred, has underscored the right of every political party to cater to the needs…
APNU takes message of better wages, safer communities to Agricola
The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) brought its election campaign to Agricola last evening, delivering promises of better wages, safer communities, and greater wealth…
Dragon fruit pilot launched to boost crop diversification, farmer incomes
Small-scale farmers in Regions Four and 10 are set to benefit from a new initiative introducing commercial dragon fruit cultivation, aimed at strengthening crop diversification,…
Defence Chief objects to handshake with Azruddin being used for political gain
Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan has objected to a photograph of him shaking hands with We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Presidential Candidate Azruddin…