Aug 7, 2025
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Programme to master reading by Grade Four launched
In a bold move to address learning gaps and improve education outcomes across the country, the Ministry of Education on Wednesday officially launched its National…
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All set for grand International Building Expo
The Central Housing and Planning Authority’s (CH&PA) annual International Building Expo is officially set for August 14 to 17, with organisers promising another invigorating event…
Body of missing fisherman recovered; boat captain in custody
The body of 22-year-old fisherman Tamesh Takurdin was recovered on Wednesday afternoon at the mouth of the No. 65 Channel, hours after the fishing boat…
GECOM urges vigilance amid rise in fake news ahead of election
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Wednesday warned of a rise in fake news and misinformation ahead of the country’s General and Regional Elections scheduled…
Nirav Sukdeo jailed for crash that killed girlfriend
Nirav Persaud Sukdeo, a 25-year-old man from Lancaster Village, Berbice, was on Wednesday sentenced to three years and two months in prison for causing the…
Missing East Bank teenage girls found in Crabwood Creek
Two 15-year-old girls who were reported missing on Tuesday have been located by ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in Crabwood Creek, Corentyne. They…
Jagdeo: Safer, cleaner communities and more jobs, benefits for workers
Residents along the Essequibo Coast can expect safer and cleaner communities, with improved infrastructure and new opportunities, as General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic…
Igniting dreams: 20 youths graduate from Level 2 of City and Guilds Welding Programme
With sparks flying and dreams ignited, 20 young and determined individuals have proudly graduated from the Level 2 City and Guilds Welding Programme — an…
APNU wants to give Guyanese 30 cents on every dollar country earns, says Mahipaul
As A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) continues its aggressive campaign into the 2025 elections, the party says it wants to return significant sums to…
Body cameras, bag scanners to help tackle prison contraband
The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) is implementing new measures aimed at cracking down on the smuggling of contraband into prisons. Speaking on the latest episode…
Haslington families receive core homes
Three families from Haslington, East Coast Demerara, are celebrating homeownership after receiving keys to new houses under the Ministry of Housing and Water’s Core Home…
Disciplined Forces to vote on August 22
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is urging citizens to familiarise themselves with the voting process as members of the Disciplined Forces are set to cast…
EU observers deployed across Guyana
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Guyana’s general and regional elections today deployed 14 long-term observers (LTOs) across all 10 regions of…
Sod turned for $350M secondary school in Shulinab
Students of Shulinab and surrounding communities are set to benefit from the construction of a new $350M secondary school, following a sod-turning exercise on Tuesday.…
Guyana secures five gold medals at OECS Boxing Championships
Guyana secured third place at the recently concluded Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Boxing Championship in St. Lucia, winning five gold medals. Ken Harvey…
Child dies in Crabwood Creek accident
A family in Crabwood Creek, Region Six, is grappling with unimaginable grief after an 8-year-old child, Sahil Naipaul, was struck and killed by a speeding…
More homes, better healthcare, and youth opportunities for Region Two
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has pledged increased housing, family support, and youth development initiatives for Region Two as…
Over 300 Berbicians receive free spectacles
More than 300 residents in Region Five received free spectacles during a distribution drive hosted by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on…