Apr 30, 2025
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Suriname looks to Guyana for guidance on local content success
Suriname is seeking guidance from neighbouring Guyana as it begins the complex process of developing a local content framework aimed at securing greater benefits for…
Guyana
17 charged, remanded for causing public unrest
Seventeen men were remanded to prison today on charges of causing public unrest at Cemetery Road, Durban Backlands, West Ruimveldt, and Sussex Street, Georgetown, on…
Linden man hospitalised from shot in eye
Lindener Shirlon Hollingsworth is currently hospitalised after he was reportedly shot in his right eye when police allegedly opened fire at his home during a…
Nine men charged, remanded to prison for causing public unrest and larceny
Nine men were remanded to prison today on charges of causing public unrest at Cemetery Road, Georgetown, on Monday. The defendants — 22-year-old Devon Lewis;…
Bagotstown murder suspect apprehended
The suspect wanted in connection with the murder of Mark Benjamin, which occurred on Tuesday, in Bagotstown, has been arrested. According to the Guyana Police…
Man shot dead in Bagotstown; police hunt suspect
Mark Anthony Benjamin, 37, of 36 Norton Street, Bagotstown, East Bank Demerara, was shot and killed on Tuesday evening, during an altercation in his home…
Missing persons protocol, other systems to be overhauled
President Irfaan Ali has called for a comprehensive review of the response to missing persons cases following the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge, whose body…
GRA extends tax filing deadline to May 9
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has extended the deadline for filing 2025 tax returns to Friday, 9 May, allowing taxpayers additional time to submit their…
Business chambers condemn unrest
Regional chambers of commerce have registered their disapproval of several acts of unrest carried out across the country in the name of justice for 11-year-old…
Minister Benn: Normal Business activities to resume tomorrow
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has announced that the national situation is stabilising and that normal business activities are expected to resume across the country…
Acid attack on students, teachers ‘act of evil’, says Manickchand
Education Minister Priya Manickchand has strongly condemned Monday’s acid attack that left three students and two teachers from Chateau Margot Primary School injured, calling it…
President speaks to victims of unrest
President Dr Irfaan Ali said he has spoken to dozens of persons who were harmed, robbed and/or injured by criminal elements on Monday. “I expressed…
Linden leaders urge calm as protesters block roads, burn tyres
Protesters today blocked sections of the Half Mile and One Mile Public Roads at Wismar, Linden, demanding justice for Adrianna Younge. Debris, including tyres, rocks,…
Over 100 arrested, 37 motorcycles seized amid crackdown
Law enforcement authorities have ramped up operations across Guyana, arresting over 100 individuals and seizing 37 motorcycles in the past 24 hours, as part of…
Many schools, businesses closed
Many schools and businesses closed today following violent protests that erupted last night after the announcement of the post-mortem results for 11-year-old Adrianna Younge. Demonstrators…
Adrianna Younge’s post mortem: Doctor urges calm, due process to continue
Dr. Caleb McCloggan has urged members of the public to allow due process to continue, following the release of the findings of the post-mortem conducted…
Adrianna Younge’s autopsy: Unfolding of events after announcement she died by drowning
The father of 11-year-old Adriana Younge has urged citizens to engage in peaceful protest if they wish to show support for the deceased child. Subryan…
Nigel Hughes: Violence and lawlessness must never be the response to grief
Alliance For Change (AFC) Leader Nigel Hughes is calling for calm and peaceful conduct following the release of a preliminary post-mortem report indicating that Adriana…