Jun 9, 2025
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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,…
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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…
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, to…
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…
Chatterjee appointed chair of Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce
The Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) has appointed Lilian Chatterjee as chair of its board of directors, following the conclusion of its 2025 annual general…
Visa issues stop two Windies players travelling to UK
West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein and batter Jyd Goolie have been unable to travel to the UK for the upcoming matches against England and Ireland…
Stage set for Champions Elite Pro Qualifier 2025
The stage is set for the highly anticipated Stage of Champions Elite Pro Qualifier 2025, happening Saturday, June 7 at 19:00 hrs at the National…
Local communities key in advancing biodiversity
Former President of Colombia, Iván Duque, has underscored the importance of working with local communities to ensure that Guyana’s biodiversity conservation is adequately remunerated. He…
Guyana requests more information from US on sanctioned police officer
The Guyana government has made a request for further information to be shared regarding the sanctioned police officer, Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh. Sawh is among…
Treasury targets network trafficking cocaine to the U.S. and Europe
Thursday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four Guyanese nationals and two Colombian nationals responsible for trafficking tons…
Jagdeo touts party’s achievements in government
PPP General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said the country has seen rapid progress under the ruling party’s leadership, pointing to expanded education spending,…
Queen’s College’s Anushka Singh is Guyana’s top youth environmental speaker
Anushka Singh of Queen’s College was named national champion of SHOUT 3.0, Guyana’s premier youth environmental public speaking competition, which concluded on World Environment Day…
Guyana reaffirms commitment to combating drug trafficking in collaboration with US
Full statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs The Ministry of Home Affairs welcomes the significant development in the actions taken today (Thursday, 5 June…