Aug 20, 2025
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Former Jamaica PM heads OAS electoral mission to Guyana
The Organisation of American States (OAS) has begun the deployment of its Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) for the 2025 General and Regional Elections in Guyana,…
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Hyatt Place Hotel at Providence to open early next year
Construction of the Hyatt Place Hotel at Providence, East Bank Demerara, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026. The Guyana Office…
Austin qualifies for 400m final at Junior Pan American Games
Guyana’s Malachi Austin is poised to compete for a podium finish at the Junior Pan American Games after qualifying for the men’s 400m final. Austin…
GDF reaffirms commitment to safeguarding Guyana’s sovereignty
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) said on Wednesday it remains committed to defending the country’s sovereignty and ensuring public safety, pushing back against recent criticism…
Destination Guyana featured in global tourism digital tourism series
Destination Guyana has been featured in the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) first global digital series, Travel Redefined: Tourism for People and Planet. The series,…
GECOM: Cell phones prohibited in polling stations
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) said on Tuesday it will prohibit the use of cell phones in polling stations during the September 1 General and…
Small businesses thriving despite challenges, says Rambarran
Small businesses are thriving despite “growing pains” associated with Guyana’s rapidly advancing economy. This is according to economist Richard Rambarran, who shared his views during…
CANU stepping up fight against drug trafficking
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) is intensifying its fight against drug trafficking operations, dismantling networks, and building strong international partnerships. Speaking on the latest episode…
From riverine roots to regional academic excellence
At just 17 years old, Laurex Vandenburg of Orealla, a riverine community up the Corentyne River, has made headlines with an extraordinary academic achievement. The…
Prison officers equipped with body cameras
The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) has taken another major step toward modernising its operations with the introduction of body-worn cameras for prison officers—a move aimed…
National 3x3 Tourney set for September month-end
The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has announced the dates for its 2025 National 3×3 Basketball Championship, scheduled for September 27–28 at the Cliff Anderson Sports…
Former advisor to Granger says PPP/C best option to lead Guyana
Political veteran and former advisor to the David Granger administration, Fredrick McWilfred, has dubbed the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) the best option to lead Guyana…
PPP/C outlines roadmap: 50 per cent power cut, housing push, stronger services
A section of the gathering at the launch The document, titled “Forward Together for a Better Guyana,” places heavy emphasis on the completion of the Gas-to-Energy…
Modern North Ruimveldt Secondary School commissioned
The North Ruimveldt Secondary School was officially commissioned today, four years after a devastating fire in June 2021 destroyed large sections of the institution, including…
300m athletic track, major sports hub planned for Georgetown
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali today announced that Georgetown will soon see the construction of a 300-metre international-standard athletic track, the first of its kind…
APNU makes pitch to Dartmouth residents
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Chief Whip, Christopher Jones, has called on the community of Dartmouth, Essequibo Coast, to vote resoundingly for the coalition…
Improved quality of life for amputees
A number of amputees have benefited from the donation of prosthetic limbs as the India-CARICOM prosthetic camp was launched in Guyana earlier today. The artificial…
Three killed in Soesdyke–Linden Highway crash
Three people, including a six-year-old boy, were killed and another injured early Saturday when a car slammed into a parked lorry on the Soesdyke–Linden Highway…