May 13, 2025
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Mental health issues a hidden pandemic affecting region’s police officers
Police Commissioner of Antigua and Barbuda, Atlee Rodney, has called for greater attention to be placed on mental health, describing it as the hidden pandemic…
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Guyana, China reaffirm commitment to international law, territorial integrity
Guyana’s Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Hugh Hilton Todd, and China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, have reaffirmed their commitment to upholding international law and…
Baby Skello arrested following widespread condemnation by Hindu community
Daniel Wharton, better known as "Baby Skello", was arrested today in connection with a vulgar song about the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi that drew strong criticism…
Adrianna Younge’s case: Canadian investigator arrives in Guyana today
Leonard McCoshen, the retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) investigator who was identified by the Guyana government to work alongside the Guyana Police Force in…
Big relief for parents: Distribution of ‘Because We Care’ grant commences today
Students in Regions Seven and Nine are set to benefit from the rollout of the $55,000 ‘Because We Care’ cash grant distribution, which commenced today.…
GECOM training for temporary election staff underway
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced that training is currently underway for temporary election staff ahead of the upcoming General and Regional Elections in…
Glorifying crime undermines police efforts, says President
One of the main challenges being faced by the police in Guyana is the politicising and glorification of crime and criminality, President Dr Irfaan Ali…
ERC honours winners of film competition
Winners of the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) film competition were honoured at an awards ceremony and screening held at Caribbean Cinemas, Giftland Mall, on Friday.…
GBTI posts strong first quarter performance with $1.2B profit
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of $1.2 billion for the first quarter of 2025, marking…
Pandits, devotees protest Baby Skello’s blasphemous song
Several pandits participated today in a peaceful demonstration condemning the vulgar and despicable lyrics of a song by Baby Skello directed towards Hindu Goddess Lakshmi.…
Water taxi operations between Stabroek and Vreed-en-Hoop to be temporarily tomorrow
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) of the Ministry of Public Works has announced that water taxi operations between Stabroek and Vreed-en-Hoop will be suspended from…
PNCR: Amna Ally exemplified service, integrity and patriotism
The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former General Secretary, Ms. Amna Ally. A dedicated and…
Guyanese, St. Lucians trained in Climate-Smart Agriculture
Nineteen Guyanese and St. Lucians are now certified in Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) after participating in a four-day training exercise. The initiative was a collaborative effort…
Flag Day to launch ahead of Independence celebrations
See below the full release from the Government of Guyana: The Government of Guyana is proud to announce the official launch of ‘Flag Days’ which…
Former PNC Executive Amna Ally passes away
Former People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Executive Amna Ally has passed away. With a political career spanning over five decades, Ally served in various high-profile…
UK pledges £750,000 to strengthen electoral process ahead of 2025 polls
The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) has allocated £750,000 to support a new Electoral Support Project in Guyana, aimed at enhancing institutional capacity and…
Nursing Assistant in controversial audio recording remanded to prison
Tiana Serena Lewis-King, a nursing assistant of Lot 12 A Rosemary Lane, South Cummingsburg, who falsely claimed that she was present during the post-mortem examination…
HSS urges legal action against ’Baby Skello’, notes repeated disrespect to Hindu culture
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) Guyana, in collaboration with the wider Hindu community, both locally and in the diaspora, has strongly condemned the vulgarity and obscenity…