Aug 30, 2025
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Cyclist dies in collision with lorry at Ogle Roundabout
A cyclist was killed on Friday afternoon after being struck and run over by a lorry at the Ogle Roundabout on Guyana’s East Coast Demerara,…
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PM: ‘Now is not the time to take risks with our country’s future’
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Saturday urged voters to back the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) at the upcoming polls, saying continued support…
Miner killed during robbery
Police in Guyana are investigating the killing of Junior Williams, a 36-year-old miner, who was fatally chopped during an attempted robbery at Issano Landing in…
Sod turned for $440M primary school at Buxton
The Ministry of Education turned the sod for the construction of the new $440 million Company Road Primary School at Buxton, East Coast Demerara. Deputy…
Nandlall apologises amid strong criticism of Cuffy comment
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has apologised for statements made regarding African freedom fighter Cuffy during his address at a public meeting at Stabroek Market Square…
GECOM confirms ballot boxes moved during the day
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has condemned a video circulating on Facebook, reportedly posted by social media commentator Bryan Max, calling it a “false alarm”…
Drones to deliver emergency medical supplies
Drones will be deployed to deliver urgent blood supplies and essential medical items across the country, President Dr Irfaan Ali announced on Friday during the…
Major security projects commissioned to boost public safety, security in Georgetown
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn on Friday commissioned four major security infrastructure projects in Police Regional Division 4A, part of a broader government plan to…
APNU promises to address concerns of Paramakatoi residents
Prime Ministerial candidate for A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Juretha Fernandes, has pledged that her party will address key concerns raised by residents of…
False and misleading: GECOM rejects claim army could serve as presiding officers
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Friday dismissed reports that members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) could be appointed as presiding officers in next…
Bartica man found dead in Friendship hotel
Police are investigating the killing of a 40-year-old boat operator, Ryan Fredericks, whose body was found at a hotel on the East Bank of Demerara…
Belize’s elections chief leads CARICOM observer mission to Guyana
Belize’s Chief Elections Officer Josephine Tamai is leading a 10-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) mission to observe Guyana’s general and regional elections on September 1, the…
Former Granger advisor urges electorate to vote wisely, says minority government disastrous for development
As Guyanese prepare to vote in Monday’s general and regional elections, a former advisor to ex-president David Granger has urged citizens to avoid splitting their…
Court upholds GECOM’s decision to exclude FGM from ballot in three regions
Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh on Friday ruled that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) acted within the law when it declined to place the Forward…
Influenza vaccine for seniors to be rolled out soon
While flu seasons vary in severity, people 65 years and older bear the greatest burden of severe flu complications. In recent years, the US Centres…
EU observers deployed across Guyana ahead of September 1 elections
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has begun deploying its short-term observers across Guyana in preparation for the September 1 General and Regional…
Guyana squash teams qualify for CAC Games
The senior national men’s and women’s squash teams have qualified for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games after a strong performance at the…
Curries take centre stage in new recipe book celebrating culinary heritage
Guyana’s diverse culinary culture was showcased on Thursday with the launch of the recipe book A Taste of Guyanese Curries at the Carnegie School of…