Jun 26, 2025
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Public servants to get salary increase before elections
Public servants will be paid the 2025 retroactive salary before the September 1 Regional and General Elections, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday. Speaking…
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Dr Jagdeo salutes parents, teachers for their sacrifices
People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, on Thursday extended congratulations to National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) pupils who received their results, giving…
Forde sisters expanding food business
For many, pursuing a course offered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) is about gaining new knowledge. But for sisters Tia and Tameira Forde,…
Unidentified man fatally stabbed, suspect in custody
An unidentified man was fatally stabbed at the Vreed-en-Hoop Stelling, West Coast Demerara on Wednesday evening, police said, as investigations continue into what is being…
Fire flattens Corentyne home, two left homeless
Vishal Rameshwar, 39, of Dukestown, Corentyne, is now homeless after a fire completely destroyed the one-bedroom wooden house he and his brother were occupying. The…
50 new revetment projects to be done in Pomeroon
Some 50 new revetment projects along the Pomeroon River will be executed as part of efforts to curb flooding and strengthen river defence infrastructure in…
National squash team set for CASA Championship
As the 2025 Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships approach, Guyana’s national squash team is finalising preparations to represent the nation on one of the…
NGSA top students say hard work paid off
"It paid off in the end,” said Christian Ramsay, one of the top performers at this year's National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Ramsay, a student…
Six parties sign coalition agreement to govern Suriname
Six political parties in Suriname formally signed a coalition agreement on Wednesday, solidifying their partnership to form the next government following the recent general elections.…
SWAT officer found guilty of manslaughter
A 12-member jury at the High Court in Essequibo today returned a unanimous guilty verdict in the manslaughter trial of Constable Sherwin Peters, a member…
Guyana makes pitch to Canadian investors
Guyana has reaffirmed Canada as a cherished partner in its development. President Dr. Irfaan Ali during brief remarks at a pre-Canada Day celebration event Tuesday…
Big improvement in math at this year’s NGSA
Guyana has recorded improved overall results in all subject areas at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) Examination. There was notable improvement in Mathematics,…
Police Force receives outpost building, motorcycles
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) received a significant boost on Tuesday with the donation of a police outpost building and three motorcycles, aimed at enhancing…
Trade unions unite for inclusion and legal protection
Calls for inclusion, an end to workplace discrimination, and legal protections for all workers—regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity—took centre stage at the Guyana…
US tightens student visa rules
The US Embassy in Guyana has announced that effective immediately, all applicants for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas, covering academic, vocational, and exchange students,…
Boyfriend on $1M Bail for Stacy’s Death
Alfred De Jonge was today charged and granted bail in the sum of $1 million in connection with the death of his 22-year-old girlfriend, Stacy…
Bee Hive man dies after car plunges into trench
A 59-year-old man died on Tuesday evening after the vehicle he was driving plunged into a trench along the Bee Hive public road, East Coast…
Cricket’s Marlon “The Icon” Samuels investing in Guyana’s Taj Diamond
Global cricket legend and two-time Cricket World Cup champion Jamaican-born Marlon ‘The ICON’ Samuels, has officially joined as a resident and investor in the upcoming…