Jul 26, 2025
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Global Biodiversity Alliance preparing for COP 30
Founding members of the recently formed Global Alliance on Biodiversity will be seeking additional support from world leaders when a high-level team attends the 30th…
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First Lady’s initiative expands to 11 more orphanages, surpasses $100M investment
Another 11 orphanages are set to benefit from the launch of First Lady Arya Ali’s fourth phase of the Adopt-an-Orphanage Initiative, launched on Friday at…
Corentyne family devastated after fire guts home days before move-in
A Corentyne, Berbice family’s dream of moving into their very own home has been shattered — after the house was completely destroyed by fire, just…
33 new species of fish discovered in Guyana’s remote forest
Thirty-three new species of fish were discovered in the Acarai-Corentyne Corridor in Guyana—a country already rich in biodiversity—during a rapid inventory by a team of…
Global biodiversity partners tout smart financing to meet agenda
Debt swaps, carbon credits, biodiversity credits, taxonomies, and guarantees from multilateral institutions are among the key smart financing measures that will support the ambitious Global…
Vibrant display of colour, culture and craft at Emancipation Village
Main Street has been transformed into a vibrant cultural showcase with the return of the Emancipation Village, a highly anticipated event that has become a…
WIN launches manifesto with lofty 100-day plan
The newly formed We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, led by US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed, has launched its 2025 election manifesto, outlining an ambitious 100-day…
Global Biodiversity Summit exhibition showcases innovation and conservation partnerships
The Global Biodiversity Summit 2025 concluded today at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, capping two days of high-level dialogue on biodiversity protection with a vibrant…
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies aged 71
Hulk Hogan, one of America's best-known wrestling stars, has died at the age of 71. The star, born Terry Gene Bollea and known for his…
IDB approves US$30M to improve Guyana’s water services
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$30 million Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP) to support Guyana’s efforts to enhance its water…
Berbice fugitive remanded for murder in cellphone dispute
Nicholas Johnson, 25, appeared before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court on Thursday for the charge of murder of 31-year-old Colene Toney. Johnson,…
Jagdeo: World Bank poverty data do not reflect current reality
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has shut down claims by the Opposition that half of Guyana is living below…
Grandmaster Samy Shoker on three-day visit to Guyana
Grandmaster (GM) Samy Shoker is on a three-day visit to Guyana as part of a promotional tour from July 23-25, 2025. He is being hosted…
Stokes, openers put England on top against India
Ben Stokes' first five-wicket haul in eight years and a dizzying opening partnership gave England much the better of the second day of the fourth…
Guyana partners with Silvania to unlock biodiversity finance
Guyana has signed a landmark Letter of Intent (LOI) with Silvania, a global natural capital investment platform, to develop innovative approaches to valuing and financing…
Suspect in fatal shooting of teen girl arrested
Police have arrested Travel Daniels Hammer, 18, an unemployed resident of Trench Road, East La Penitence, Georgetown, in connection with the shooting that claimed the…
GECOM urges registrants to uplift ID cards ahead of September 1 elections
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has called on registrants who have not yet collected their National Identification Cards to visit the registration office where their…
Increased investment to drive port modernisation
President Dr Irfaan Ali has promised increased investments to modernise ports across Guyana if re-elected for another term. Speaking at the Shipping Association of Guyana’s…