Jul 1, 2025
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Gold miners charged with murder
Rovel Santiago, a 21-year-old gold miner from Mabaruma, Region One, and Shawn Williams, a 20-year-old gold miner from Kuru Kururu Village, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, were arrested…
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Guyana boosts influenza preparedness through surveillance, laboratory and vaccine planning efforts
Guyana has made significant progress in recent years in detecting, monitoring and responding to influenza and other respiratory threats. To increase the represtentativeness of the…
Shopkeeper fatally shot in Agricola
Romel Bollers, a 33-year-old shopkeeper of Lot 120 Brutus Street, Agricola, East Bank Demerara, was fatally shot on Monday morning in Titus Street, Agricola. The…
Guyana pledges “enormous resources” to uproot illicit gold smuggling activities
Guyana intends to expend “enormous resources” as it pledges to play its part in uprooting illicit gold smuggling activities involving its border neighbour, Venezuela. President…
President Ali unveils plans for real-time electronic traffic management system
President Dr. Irfaan Ali today announced the upcoming launch of an electronic traffic management system aimed at easing congestion and improving road safety in high-traffic…
Sabriena Harrychan installed as President of Essequibo Coast Lions Club
The Essequibo Coast Lions Club has appointed Sabriena Harrychan as its 34th president during a ceremony held at the Club’s Den in Anna Regina. The…
Minister Manickchand: Education reform aligns with Guyana’s changing economic landscape
In the rapidly transforming global and national economy, the education system in Guyana is undergoing a revolutionary shift—one marked by measurable student achievement, nationwide resource…
Enhancing connectivity: Ogle to Eccles highway officially commissioned
The Ogle to Eccles four-lane highway was officially commissioned today, marking a major milestone in the country’s infrastructure development. The 7.8-kilometre dual carriageway provides a…
THAG President: Tourism and O&G sectors go hand-in-hand
Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) President, Mitra Ramkumar, is keen on growing the membership of the organisation and building relationships with key players…
President’s College wins 2025 Inter-Schools Kayaking Competition
President’s College’s “Purple Nation” has emerged as the winner in this year’s ExxonMobil Guyana Inter-Schools Kayaking Competition, hosted by Elite Kayaking and Nature Tours. The…
Former PNCR executive says party failed Guyana’s youth
Former People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Executive Member, Thandi McAllister, has endorsed the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) for a second term, noting that her former…
Carter Center mission to observe Guyana’s election
The Carter Center has launched an international election observation mission to Guyana in advance of the country’s general and regional elections scheduled for Sept. 1.…
The Beharry Group launches Little Champions Initiative
The Beharry Group proudly announces its sponsorship of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL), marking its inaugural partnership with the premier international cricket event.…
GSL, CPL ticket bundle on sale Today
Cricket fans in Guyana are in for a season of double the excitement! Starting Monday, supporters attending the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) will…
Four stadiums set for completion this year ear
Four stadiums across Guyana are on track to be completed this year as part of a national push to expand and modernise sports infrastructure. The…
Suspected cannabis discovered in slippers, haversacks near Mazaruni Prison
A total of 2,432.8 grams of a substance suspected to be cannabis was discovered near the Mazaruni Prison compound on Sunday morning, prompting an ongoing…
Man, 78, dies in crash while returning home from funeral
A 78-year-old motorcyclist, Winston Hibbert, lost his life on Sunday afternoon following a crash along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The fatal incident occurred at around 15:30…
Timothy Jonas and Ralph Ramkarran resign from ANUG
Two founding members of A New and United Guyana (ANUG), Senior Counsel Timothy Munro Jonas and Ralph Ramkarran, have resigned from the party with immediate…