Aug 7, 2025
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THAG calls for peace, tolerance and stability ahead of national elections
With just over three weeks to go before Guyana’s General and Regional Elections, the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) on Thursday called on…
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Hicken urges newly promoted ranks to serve with humility and professionalism
Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken on Thursday urged newly promoted ranks of the Guyana Police Force to lead and engage with the public with humility, integrity,…
All eligible policemen and women will be promoted
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, on Thursday assured thousands of eligible policemen and women that they will receive promotions.…
All set for grand International Building Expo
The Central Housing and Planning Authority’s (CH&PA) annual International Building Expo is officially set for August 14 to 17, with organisers promising another invigorating event…
Programme to master reading by Grade Four launched
In a bold move to address learning gaps and improve education outcomes across the country, the Ministry of Education on Wednesday officially launched its National…
Guyana’s junior badminton players set for busy international schedule
Guyana’s top junior badminton players are gearing up to represent the nation in two international competitions this month, starting with the Junior Pan American Games…
Body of missing fisherman recovered; boat captain in custody
The body of 22-year-old fisherman Tamesh Takurdin was recovered on Wednesday afternoon at the mouth of the No. 65 Channel, hours after the fishing boat…
89,000 Region Three residents now accessing safe, treated water
Some 89,000 residents in Region Three now have access to safe, treated water following a $8.8 billion investment in seven new treatment plants, as part…
GECOM urges vigilance amid rise in fake news ahead of election
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Wednesday warned of a rise in fake news and misinformation ahead of the country’s General and Regional Elections scheduled…
Nirav Sukdeo jailed for crash that killed girlfriend
Nirav Persaud Sukdeo, a 25-year-old man from Lancaster Village, Berbice, was on Wednesday sentenced to three years and two months in prison for causing the…
Missing East Bank teenage girls found in Crabwood Creek
Two 15-year-old girls who were reported missing on Tuesday have been located by ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in Crabwood Creek, Corentyne. They…
Jagdeo: Safer, cleaner communities and more jobs, benefits for workers
Residents along the Essequibo Coast can expect safer and cleaner communities, with improved infrastructure and new opportunities, as General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic…
Igniting dreams: 20 youths graduate from Level 2 of City and Guilds Welding Programme
With sparks flying and dreams ignited, 20 young and determined individuals have proudly graduated from the Level 2 City and Guilds Welding Programme — an…
APNU wants to give Guyanese 30 cents on every dollar country earns, says Mahipaul
As A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) continues its aggressive campaign into the 2025 elections, the party says it wants to return significant sums to…
Body cameras, bag scanners to help tackle prison contraband
The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) is implementing new measures aimed at cracking down on the smuggling of contraband into prisons. Speaking on the latest episode…
Haslington families receive core homes
Three families from Haslington, East Coast Demerara, are celebrating homeownership after receiving keys to new houses under the Ministry of Housing and Water’s Core Home…
EU observers deployed across Guyana
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Guyana’s general and regional elections today deployed 14 long-term observers (LTOs) across all 10 regions of…
Sod turned for $350M secondary school in Shulinab
Students of Shulinab and surrounding communities are set to benefit from the construction of a new $350M secondary school, following a sod-turning exercise on Tuesday.…