Jun 11, 2025
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Guyanese illegally in the US face deportation
Guyanese nationals living in the United States without legal status face prosecution, detention, and deportation under a renewed crackdown on illegal immigration by Washington, Guyana’s…
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Adrianna Younge to Be Laid to Rest on June 22
The family of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, who died at the Double Day Hotel, has announced that she will be laid to rest on Sunday, 22…
No reported case of COVID at West Ruimveldt Primary School
The Ministry of Education has rejected claims made in a section of the media stating that three children from a Grade 5 class at West…
CANU says cocaine in footwear passenger did not originate from Guyana
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has said that the recent seizure of cocaine in footwear, which occurred in Canada on 26 May 2025, did not…
Expert: Junior Stock Exchange step in right direction for Guyana
With plans to establish a junior stock exchange market in Guyana, Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Dr Marlene Street Forrest, believes the move…
Traveller from Guyana arrested: Canadian authorities found more than $400K worth of cocaine hidden in shoes
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says agents at Toronto’s Pearson Airport seized more than $400,000 worth of cocaine that had been hidden in shoes…
Homegrown pepper jelly from young entrepreneurs hits market
A locally-made pepper jelly has become the first product developed under the Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme (AIEP), a government-backed initiative driven by young people…
Dialysis treatment centres to be established in every region
A major boost is coming to Guyana’s public healthcare system with the establishment of dialysis treatment centres in every administrative region across the country. This…
Sergeant Troy Anthony Van Rossum: From minibus conductor to master’s degree holder
From the busy streets of the capital city, where a young man once called out for passengers, to lecture halls, Sergeant Troy Anthony Van Rossum…
Faith, family, and fortitude: GOAL scholars overcome the odds
The National Cultural Centre was filled with pride, emotion, and gratitude on Monday as the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) hosted its Third Annual…
Agricola man shot dead
Nicholas Narine, called “Biggs”, a 28-year-old labourer of Agricola, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was allegedly murdered at around 08:15 hrs today on Titus Street, Agricola,…
New Demerara River Bridge 90 per cent complete
A total of 1,600 cubic metres of concrete seal has been completed on the final bridge tower (Pier 35) of the New Demerara River Bridge,…
Linden pensioner dies in suspected hit-and-run accident
Randolph Braithwaite, 72, a resident of Linden, was found dead early Saturday morning in what police believe to be a fatal hit-and-run accident. Braithwaite, of…
6,000 to be employed with opening of six new hospitals by September
Some 6,000 will be employed with the opening of a total of six new regional hospitals across the country by September. The Diamond Regional Hospital…
China’s investments in Guyana top US$10B in 2024
China's investments in Guyana totalled more than US$10.6 billion in 2024 alone, said Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Yang Yang, as the two countries celebrated 53…
Muslims observe Eid al-Adha, honouring Prophet Abraham’s sacrifice
Muslims in Guyana today observed Eid al-Adha, or the "Festival of Sacrifice", honouring the willingness of Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his only son, Ismail,…
AFC urges GECOM to appoint independent legal adviser
The Alliance For Change (AFC) is calling on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to appoint an independent legal adviser. The AFC, in a statement, said…
Life taking positive turn for persons with disabilities
The movement towards greater inclusion of persons with disabilities is gaining momentum in Guyana, particularly in Region Six. With expanded access to education, training, and…