Oct 9, 2025
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Origins of threats against CANU Director possibly identified- Singh
Authorities now have a clearer understanding of where the most recent threats against the life of Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) Director James Singh originated from,…
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Ministry of Education launches peer education program to empower youths
The Health and Family Life Education (HFLE) Unit of the Ministry of Education, through its School Support Services Division, has launched a Peer Education Program…
Route 42 drivers call for fare increase
Police enforcement and passenger concerns keep tensions high Tensions are mounting at the Georgetown–Timehri Bus Park as Route 42 drivers continue to push for a…
Stewartville labourer remanded over stepson’s murder
Forty-nine-year-old Balram Bessessar, also known as Navin, a labourer from Stewartville, West Coast Demerara, has been remanded to prison following his charge for the murder…
Guyana launches national early warning system to combat emerging drug threats
Guyana has officially launched its National Early Warning System (EWS) to detect and respond to new and emerging drug threats, particularly New Psychoactive Substances (NPS).…
Tributes pour in for late Attorney Rinee Kissoon
...legal community and public figures remember her brilliance, compassion, and courage As family, friends, and colleagues prepare to bid farewell to Attorney-at-Law Rinee Kissoon,…
Over 150 schools to benefit from national water purification initiative
The Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Recover Guyana, on Thursday launched FLOW: National Water Purification and Sustainability Initiative…
Bishops’ High School Alumni launch 2025 student conference and career fair
The New York Tri-State Chapter of the Bishops’ High School (BHS) Alumni Association is set to host its fourth annual Student Conference at the school’s…
Defence Headquarters dominates GDF Annual Athletics Championship
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has asserted its dominance at the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Annual Athletics Championship, leading the competition as the event enters its penultimate…
Elderly man remanded on rape charge involving minor in Region Six
A 62-year-old man, Pooran Bridglall, was on Wednesday remanded to prison after being charged with the sexual assault of a child under 15 years old.…
Guyana’s Human Rights Law Course sees record demand as 2025 programme launches
Guyana’s locally developed International Human Rights Law Certificate Programme has returned for its second year, attracting unprecedented interest with over 1,000 applications for only 300…
Minister Parag inspects sites for UG Medical School expansion in Region Six
Yesterday, Hon. Sonia Parag, Minister of Education, visited potential locations in Region Six to assess spaces that could be used as classrooms for students eligible…
CJIA, Caribbean Airlines investigate bribery allegations; emphasize service integrity
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) is taking allegations of bribery and extortion regarding overweight baggage fees for Caribbean Airlines very seriously. The airport confirmed…
Leaders and project team honoured for completion of Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge
An evening of appreciation was hosted at the Royal Hotel, Mandela Avenue, to celebrate the successful completion of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge —…
GPL Signs US$15.6M Contract with InterEnergy Group to Modernise Power Infrastructure
The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) on Wednesday signed a US$15.6 million contract with InterEnergy Group for Supervisory, Engineering, and Project Management Consultancy Services…
UK export finance increases financing capacity for Guyana to £3 Billion
The British High Commission has announced that UK Export Finance (UKEF), the United Kingdom’s official export credit agency, has increased its financing capacity for Guyana…
Sarwan leads cricket development push in Hinterland under presidential sports initiative
Former West Indies Captain Ramnaresh Sarwan has begun leading a major effort to develop cricket in Guyana’s hinterland regions, under an initiative announced by His…
UG’s Dr. Duane Edwards appointed President of Caribbean Sociological Association
Dr. Duane Edwards of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Guyana (UG) has been appointed President of the Caribbean Sociological Association (CASA),…