May 27, 2025
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Fishermen rescued after vessel sank off Pomeroon River
A captain and three crew members were rescued after their fishing vessel, Sea Knight, sank approximately 20 miles off the coast of the Pomeroon…
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Ramdin Takes Helm at OAS, Calls for Unity and People-Centered Policies
Albert R. Ramdin has officially assumed office as the new Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), pledging to lead with humility, vision,…
China to back major sustainable projects in Guyana, says new envoy
Signalling a new chapter in China-Guyana relations, China’s newly appointed Ambassador to Guyana, Yang Yang, has committed to expanding cooperation between the two nations,…
PPP General Secretary welcomes announcement of elections date, touts party’s achievements
See full statement below I welcome President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s announcement of September 1st, 2025 as the date for General and Regional Elections. As…
PPP: Struggle of our forebears must inspire pride, unity, and patriotism in all of us
Kindly see full Independence message below On May 26, 1966, the Golden Arrowhead was raised for the very first time. That moment marked not…
Venezuelans vote amid boycott calls and fears of government repression
Venezuelans are casting their ballots in legislative and regional elections under the shadow of a heightened government crackdown and opposition leaders calling for a boycott.…
Journalists urged to prioritise truth over trend
"Truth should be emphasised over trends; news media is not social media." That was the powerful message delivered by international media strategist Juan Señor as…
Conserving ecosystems vital to sustainable development
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Protected Areas Commission (PAC), Robert Persaud, has reemphasised that the conservation of Guyana’s ecosystem is crucial in…
At a glance: Venezuela’s sham elections and border controversy
Venezuela’s controversial plan to hold regional elections in Guyana’s Essequibo region on 25 May (tomorrow) has been widely regarded as a sham exercise. Regional organisations…
President to Venezuela: ’Don’t cross the fence — we are peaceful, but not weak’
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reiterated the call for the Venezuelan Government to respect Guyana’s internationally recognised borders. Guyana’s borders were established by the…
Essequibo Coast now has 87 per cent access to clean, treated water
With the commissioning of the massive $1.2 billion Onderneeming Water Treatment Plant in Red Village, Onderneeming, Region Two, the Essequibo Coast now enjoys 87 per…
House approves $57.5 billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill
The National Assembly on Friday approved a $57.5 billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill to support ongoing development initiatives across the country. The bill was piloted by…
Support for women to convert skills into viable enterprises
The Human Services and Social Security Ministry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) to enhance financial…
Adrianna Younge’s case: Government reaffirms transparency in investigation, decries spreading of misinformation
The Government has reiterated its commitment to full transparency in the investigation into the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, whose body was discovered in the…
Media Summit hears: News industry must innovate with a human-first approach
The President of Innovation Media Consulting Group, Juan Senor, says the news industry must innovate with a human-first approach, especially in a world increasingly shaped…
Travellers to CJIA urged to plan ahead amid weekend road works, possible delays
Travellers to Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) this weekend could face delays of up to four hours due to overnight road works on the East…
President Ali to outline bold vision for Guyana’s future in Independence address
As Guyana prepares to celebrate its 59th year of independence on Monday, President Dr Irfaan Ali will deliver a national address from Albion, Region Six—signaling…
Brazilian national charged for illegal possession of gold
Osmil Costa Da Silva, a Brazilian national of 111 Mile Mahdia, Region Eight, was on Friday charged with Possession of Gold by a Person Not…