Oct 20, 2025
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Police probe fatal shooting of young woman in West Ruimveldt
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Faynel Brewster, who was killed late Sunday night during an attempted robbery at her West Ruimveldt, Georgetown…
Guyana
Government to roll out citywide drainage upgrade in Georgetown
The government has committed to launching a massive drainage programme across Georgetown as part of efforts to restore the capital to its former “Garden City”…
Walrond: Rehabilitation, education, and reintegration at the heart of juvenile justice reform
The Ministry of Home Affairs is moving to overhaul how Guyana treats juvenile offenders, shifting the focus from punishment to rehabilitation, education, and reintegration. Home…
Shamar Joseph out of Bangladesh ODIs with ’discomfort in shoulder’
West Indies quick Shamar Joseph was in line for a return to international cricket this weekend after missing the Test tour of India, but he…
Diwali Motorcade dazzles Georgetown
Thousands of Guyanese gathered last evening for the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s 51st Diwali motorcade, one of the nation’s most anticipated cultural events. Nearly 40…
President Ali: ‘Even the smallest flame can dispel gloom’
The smallest flame, lit with sincerity and devotion, has the power to dispel gloom and remind people that goodness needs no extravagance to shine brightly.…
PPP: May the light of Diwali inspire unity and prosperity for all Guyanese
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends warm greetings and best wishes to all Guyanese, particularly our Hindu brothers and sisters, on the joyous occasion of…
India offers digital model to regional partners as Guyana, Suriname advance digitisation
India has expressed its willingness to share its successful digital development model with partners in the Caribbean and Latin America, as Guyana and Suriname work…
Cocoa, coffee production to commence in Region Six
Region Six is set for major agricultural expansion as Guyana partners with the Dominican Republic to launch cocoa and coffee production, while private cane farmers…
PM Phillips: Women are the quiet yet powerful force driving Guyana’s progress
Women have long been the quiet yet powerful force behind progress in Guyana, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said on Saturday, as he underscored…
$1.3B Cummings Lodge plant brings clean water to 10,000 residents
Everyone knows that water is essential for life — but not just any water; it must be clean, safe, and drinkable. For the residents of…
Guyana encourages formation of consortia to strengthen regional trade with Brazil
Guyana has encouraged the establishment of Public-Private Partnerships and consortia to drive cross-border economic growth, highlighting the Tacama Gold corn and soya project as a…
US$156 million World Bank project to drive Guyana’s transport modernisation
Guyana’s transport infrastructure sector is set for a major boost through the Integrated Transport Corridors Project (ITCP), following the signing of a US$156 million loan…
CARICOM reaffirms commitment to regional peace and fight against narcotrafficking
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the region as a Zone of Peace and intensifying efforts to combat narcotrafficking and the…
Strategic investments, farmer support drive record gains in agriculture sector
Strategic government investments in modern infrastructure and robust support for farmers continue to fuel remarkable growth across Guyana’s agriculture sector, paving the way for another…
Region Six shrimp output surges twelvefold to 122,000 kg a month
Shrimp production in Guyana’s Region Six has surged more than twelvefold in four years, underscoring the rapid growth of the country’s agriculture sector and the…
Newly commissioned GDF officers reminded of duty, discipline, and service
Twenty-two newly commissioned Second Lieutenants of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) have officially received their Instruments of Commission, while four Warrant Officers were presented with…
Exhibitors take centre stage at World Food Day
Under the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” the Albion Sports Complex in Region Six became a stage for Guyana’s…