Jun 20, 2025
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Jaguar should not be used as hollow political brand, says PAC chair
Guyana’s national symbol, the jaguar, should not be reduced to a hollow political brand, says Robert Persaud, chairman of the National Protected Areas Commission (PAC),…
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$5M fine and three years’ imprisonment for voting obstruction
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, says anyone preventing an elector from voting will be charged under the Representation of the People’s…
Filisha Duke appointed chair of Women in Energy
Filisha Duke has been appointed Chairwoman of the Women in Energy Guyana Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 term, the organisation announced Thursday. Duke will…
GECOM engages political parties, assures credible elections
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is confident it will deliver free, fair and transparent General and Regional Elections on September 1, despite calls from some…
Guyana’s men’s table tennis team exits regional championships
In a challenging start to their campaign at the Caribbean Regional Championships in Barbados, the Guyana men’s table tennis team faced tough competition, losing both…
More than 1,200 Linden small contractors empowered, billions invested in region
The government is focused on empowering ordinary Guyanese, including small contractors and young people, said General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice…
Jagdeo: Ali and Phillips bring experience, opposition offers novices
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, launched a scathing critique of the opposition APNU+AFC coalition, accusing them of poor leadership,…
Gas monetisation, other projects on pause until after elections
Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, says there will be no further movement on the gas-to-energy monetisation…
Fête de la Musique brings global music celebration to Georgetown
The global celebration of rhythm and culture, Fête de la Musique, also known as International Music Day, will bring live performances, cultural exchange, and festive…
Three new secondary schools for Region Three
Students in Region Three are set to benefit from the opening of three new secondary schools, with two opening within the next few weeks. With…
T&T trade mission deepens commercial ties with Guyana
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers' Association's (TTMA) fourth trade mission for the year to Guyana and Suriname has yielded immediate results as forex earnings of…
Minister Todd to UN: Socio-economic reform must be central to peacebuilding
Prioritising only political solutions in conflicts where poverty and underdevelopment feature prominently will not lead to comprehensive and sustainable peace. This view was expressed by…
TVET expo showcases skills to power Guyana’s future
The Ministry of Education’s TVET Fair & Exposition concluded today after two days of placing the spotlight on the power and potential of technical and…
Hairdresser charged with beating man and young daughter
Tawana Hamlet, a 28-year-old hairdresser from Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara, has been arrested and charged by officers at Cove and John Police Station with…
School opening delayed for September 1 polls
Education Minister Priya Manickchand has confirmed that the new school term will not begin on September 1, 2025, the date set for the General and…
Crime reporting app to boost police responsiveness
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has renewed the government's call for greater personal responsibility on Guyana’s roadways as it prepares to launch the “Secure-I” digital…
Berbice Assizes: Nine persons to stand trial for murder
A total of 49 individuals charged with murder are among the 59 remanded inmates at the New Amsterdam Prison who are set to face trial…
Financial Analyst: Lack of ring-fencing a positive trade-off
Financial Analyst Joel Bhagwandin has contended that the lack of ring-fencing is serving Guyana positively, as it is a key driver behind the country’s ramped-up…