Aug 18, 2025
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Pedestrian dies in Montrose accident
A pedestrian was killed in the early hours of this morning after being struck by a car on Montrose public road, East Coast Demerara, police…
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Family of three die in Lethem accident
Jagnarine Stephen, a 23-year-old motorcyclist, his 24-year-old wife, Kyrea Stephen, and their two-year-old daughter, Laurel Stephen, lost their lives in an accident at around 11:20…
Guyana start strong in CFU Under-14 Girls Challenge Series
Guyana’s women’s soccer team continued their strong momentum at the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Under-14 Girls Challenge Series with a solid 2-0 victory over the…
Berbice 20/20 rapid chess tournament set for Sunday
Competitive chess, hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF), is returning to Berbice this Sunday. The GCF has organised a one-day 20/20 Rapid Chess Tournament,…
Jagdeo: Nazar Mohamed sidesteps question of Venezuelan embassy visit
Prominent businessman Nazar “Shell” Mohamed avoided giving a direct answer as to whether he had visited the Venezuelan Embassy, amid allegations of ties between Mohamed’s…
OFAC: Transactions with sanctioned persons generally prohibited
Transactions with sanctioned persons are generally prohibited, the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has said. The clarification comes as Guyanese banks face criticism…
Land titles for over 600 North Timehri residents, says President
For hundreds of families in North Timehri, the prospect of secure land ownership is now within reach. President Dr Irfaan Ali has pledged that within…
Guyanese working two jobs will offset inadequate labour force, says President
President Dr. Irfaan Ali is seeking to address the country’s inadequate labour force by encouraging Guyanese to take on more than one job. Labour shortages…
Pedestrian killed in late-night crash near Russian Embassy
A pedestrian was struck and killed late Friday night in a collision on the Rupert Craig Highway, in the vicinity of the Russian Embassy, police…
Two arrested, three wanted over attempted murder of father, son on Essequibo Coast
Police have arrested two men and issued wanted bulletins for three others, including businessman Andra Parag, in connection with the attempted murder of a father…
No photos in polling places: GECOM urged to step up voter education
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP/C), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has called on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to step up voters’ education regarding…
President: Cricket more than a sport, laments inadequate investment
President Dr. Irfaan Ali says inadequate investment in cricket talent, infrastructure, and school programmes has contributed to the decline of West Indies cricket. He shared…
THAG affirms no airline leaving Guyana
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) has refuted two widely circulated YouTube videos making sensational claims about the state of Guyana’s tourism and…
APNU casts wide net in manifesto
A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) today launched its manifesto hailed as "people-centred" during a ceremony at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown. In presenting the…
Jaden Adrian of Queen’s College secures 21 grade ones
Jaden Adrian of Queen’s College, with 21 grade ones; Odwin Bouyea of Fraser’s Educational Institute, with 19 grade ones; Avish Ganesh of Anna Regina Secondary,…
President touts Guyana as hospitable, tolerant society
President Dr Irfaan Ali has touted Guyana as a happy, multi-cultural society, with tolerance levels the rest of the world could learn from. He made…
Guyana competing in world youth chess Olympiad
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has generously supported the Guyana Chess Federation's team of four top junior players for the upcoming FIDE World Youth U16…