Jun 17, 2025
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Experts: Boys need more positive role models
Several experts have agreed that there is currently a need for more positive role models for boys, as they navigate psychological, social, and other challenges…
Guyana
Guyana urges Israel, Iran to avoid escalation and uphold international law
Guyana has expressed deep concern over Israel’s recent airstrike on Iran, warning that the attack risks further destabilising the Middle East and could lead to…
Golden Generations Hub launched at Westminster
A Golden Generations Hub was launched on Monday in the village of Westminster, Region Three, marking another milestone in Guyana’s commitment to enhancing the quality…
108 Berbicians equipped with job-ready skills
Some 108 residents of Region Six are now equipped with a range of employable skills following the completion of an intense four-month training programme. The…
Wales allottees overjoyed
There was joy and anticipation as new allottees of Laurentia Catherina Phase I—part of the rapidly developing Wales Housing Scheme in Region Three—got their first…
GECOM moving ahead with elections
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is moving ahead with plans to host General and Regional Elections on September 1. Speaking on the television programme Starting…
Motorcyclists die in Fort Canje accident
A fatal accident on the Fort Canje Public Road in New Amsterdam, Berbice, claimed the lives of motorcyclists Junior Malcolm Matthews of Sheet Anchor, East…
Indigenous women in IT find invaluable role in biodiversity conservation
As part of expansive plans for the preservation of the nation’s biodiversity landscape, Indigenous women are playing a vital role in advancing monitoring and conservation…
Mental health remains major challenge within prison system
The Guyana Prison Service continues to equip its staff to handle various issues arising within the correctional system. Welfare Officer Dawn Sumner London noted, however,…
ERC summons Jennifer Ally over vile comments
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has strongly condemned reprehensible and deeply offensive comments made by Ms. Jennifer Ally on Facebook, directed at the late Adrianna…
Young mechanic reportedly drowned
Nazim Hamid, a 21-year-old mechanic from Brighton Village, West Bank Berbice, allegedly drowned around 16:00 hrs on Sunday at Coomacka Mines, Upper Demerara River. The…
Expanded T10 Tape Ball tournament launched
Guyana’s premier T10 Tape Ball tournament has officially expanded, with over 1,200 players across 80 teams now competing in a single-elimination format. The event was…
Enmore Martyrs remembered
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) today paid homage to the selfless sacrifice of Rambarran, Pooran, Lallabagee, Surajballi, and Harry, all sugar workers who laid down…
Construction worker allegedly murdered, two suspects held
Omar Nazareth Martinez Rodriguez, 30, a Venezuelan national who resided at 61 Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara, was allegedly murdered on Saturday. According to police,…
Housing development taking shape at Mahdia
Land clearance works have already commenced on 95 acres of land at the housing development at Tracts A and B, Four Miles at Mahdia in…
Geeta Chandan-Edmond resigns from PNC
Attorney-at-law and Member of Parliament Geeta Chandan-Edmond has confirmed her resignation from Guyana’s main opposition party, the People’s National Congress (PNC), effective June 11. The…
Colonel Foster completes master’s in US
Colonel Lorraine Foster has completed a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy and earned a diploma in U.S. Joint Professional Military Education Phase II…
Over $10B in road works for Region Ten
A new wave of infrastructure development valued at over $10 billion is set to boost community development and create employment in Region Ten. Designed to…