Dec 1, 2025
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India turns to Guyana as sanctions squeeze Russian oil supplies
Two supertankers have begun hauling crude on a lengthy and unusual voyage from Guyana to India, as refiners in the South Asian nation snap up…
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Guyana’s voice ’widely respected’ at UN Security Council
Guyana’s tenure on the United Nations Security Council is “consequential” and widely respected, Permanent Representative Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett said on the latest episode of the…
Retailers warned against ’No Refund’ signs ahead of Christmas shopping
The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) on Monday warned suppliers to stop displaying “No Refund” signs or refusing refunds and exchanges, saying such practices…
Police present cricket gear to rising Berbice all-rounder
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) Officers’ Cricket Team on Monday presented cricket gear to Lance Corporal Sherica Campbell, who is representing the Berbice Senior Women’s…
Mother of disabled child, wheelchair-bound elderly among beneficiaries of hinterland homes
The Hinterland Housing Programme is expanding support to vulnerable households in Guyana’s interior, with 30 new homes handed over in Sand Creek and Rupunau, Region…
Kohli, Harshit, Kuldeep star to give India 1-0 lead
India 349 for 8 (Kohli 135, Rahul 60, Rohit 57) beat South Africa 332 (Breetzke 72, Jansen 70, Bosch 67, Kuldeep 4-68) by 17 runs…
AIDS-free Caribbean remains goal despite funding challenges, says PANCAP
The Caribbean continues its push toward an AIDS-free Caribbean even as global funding cuts threaten hard-won progress, the Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS…
High-tech $62.7M PCR system to strengthen rapid detection of infectious diseases
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has donated a portable, mobile PCR instrument and testing cartridges to the National Public Health Reference Laboratory, boosting the…
’Womb to tomb’ service highlighted as social workers honoured
Human Services Minister Vindhya Persaud on Saturday praised Guyana’s social workers for their service and resilience over the past year, saying their work remains central…
Police sergeant seriously injured in accident on Lamaha Street
A police sergeant attached to Brickdam Impact Base is hospitalised with a suspected fractured left leg and other injuries following an accident today on Lamaha…
Water upgrade brings relief to Great Falls residents
About 250 residents of Great Falls in Region 10 now have access to safe, reliable water following the commissioning of an upgraded water supply system…
Linden–Lethem corridor set to spur trade and investment in Rupununi
The completion of the Linden–Lethem Road and the Kurupukari Bridge is set to transform commerce in the Rupununi region, as the government steps up efforts…
Arcadia squatters receive land-ownership papers ahead of Christmas
The Ministry of Housing and Water has begun issuing land-ownership documents to residents of the Arcadia (Mocha) squatting area, advancing a government push to regularise…
Accreditation scheme introduced to boost professional bird-watching services
An official Bird Guide Accreditation Programme has been launched, establishing the first national system to certify bird-watching guides and standardise professional requirements across the sector.…
High-tech dental labs slash wait times, deliver free services
Two major dental facilities — a Dental Simulation Lab and a Digital Dental Lab — were commissioned on Thursday at the Cheddi Jagan Dental Centre,…
Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed charged in $50M tax evasion and money laundering scheme
A federal grand jury in Miami returned an indictment on Oct. 2 charging two Guyanese nationals with participating in a multi-year scheme to evade millions…
From birding to camping: Rupununi rolls out new tourism offerings
Visitors to the Rupununi now have six new ways to experience the region’s natural beauty and culture, following the launch of community-led, nature-based tourism products…
All vehicles allowed 35 per cent tint, says Home Affairs Minister
Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond announced on Wednesday major changes to vehicle-tint regulations, introducing a uniform 35 per cent light-penetration requirement, a three-tier waiver system,…