Jul 25, 2025
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Corentyne family devastated after fire guts home days before move-in
A Corentyne, Berbice family’s dream of moving into their very own home has been shattered — after the house was completely destroyed by fire, just…
Guyana
Guyana’s youth champion mangrove protection
Guyana’s youth have joined with officials to champion the cause for mangrove protection, as the world observes International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove…
33 new species of fish discovered in Guyana’s remote forest
Thirty-three new species of fish were discovered in the Acarai-Corentyne Corridor in Guyana—a country already rich in biodiversity—during a rapid inventory by a team of…
Global biodiversity partners tout smart financing to meet agenda
Debt swaps, carbon credits, biodiversity credits, taxonomies, and guarantees from multilateral institutions are among the key smart financing measures that will support the ambitious Global…
Vibrant display of colour, culture and craft at Emancipation Village
Main Street has been transformed into a vibrant cultural showcase with the return of the Emancipation Village, a highly anticipated event that has become a…
WIN launches manifesto with lofty 100-day plan
The newly formed We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, led by US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed, has launched its 2025 election manifesto, outlining an ambitious 100-day…
Global Biodiversity Summit exhibition showcases innovation and conservation partnerships
The Global Biodiversity Summit 2025 concluded today at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, capping two days of high-level dialogue on biodiversity protection with a vibrant…
IDB approves US$30M to improve Guyana’s water services
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$30 million Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP) to support Guyana’s efforts to enhance its water…
Berbice fugitive remanded for murder in cellphone dispute
Nicholas Johnson, 25, appeared before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court on Thursday for the charge of murder of 31-year-old Colene Toney. Johnson,…
Jagdeo: World Bank poverty data do not reflect current reality
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has shut down claims by the Opposition that half of Guyana is living below…
Grandmaster Samy Shoker on three-day visit to Guyana
Grandmaster (GM) Samy Shoker is on a three-day visit to Guyana as part of a promotional tour from July 23-25, 2025. He is being hosted…
GECOM: Illegal registration flagged, police called in
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has confirmed that a discrepancy discovered in the Revised List of Electors (RLE), currently on public display, has prompted an…
First Wendy’s restaurant to open in August
Wendy’s, the global quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain, will open its first outlet in Guyana in August 2025, the company said on Thursday, marking its entry…
Guyana partners with Silvania to unlock biodiversity finance
Guyana has signed a landmark Letter of Intent (LOI) with Silvania, a global natural capital investment platform, to develop innovative approaches to valuing and financing…
Suspect in fatal shooting of teen girl arrested
Police have arrested Travel Daniels Hammer, 18, an unemployed resident of Trench Road, East La Penitence, Georgetown, in connection with the shooting that claimed the…
GECOM urges registrants to uplift ID cards ahead of September 1 elections
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has called on registrants who have not yet collected their National Identification Cards to visit the registration office where their…
Increased investment to drive port modernisation
President Dr Irfaan Ali has promised increased investments to modernise ports across Guyana if re-elected for another term. Speaking at the Shipping Association of Guyana’s…
US backs forensic laboratory upgrade in Guyana to tackle crime, strengthen justice
Guyana’s ability to fight crime and secure convictions is set for a major boost following a week-long technical assessment of the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory…