Jun 20, 2025
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Nomination form amended to strengthen credibility of process
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has explained that its recent amendment to the nomination form required for political parties contesting the upcoming General and Regional…
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Gill & Jaiswal tons punish England
Shubman Gill marked his debut as India captain with a century and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal added a sparkling ton of his own as England toiled…
Body of pensioner found in Buxton trench
The body of George Julian Harry, a 66-year-old pensioner of Lot 103 Church of God Road, Buxton, East Coast Demerara, was discovered in a trench…
Mixed results for Guyana’s men in singles regional table tennis championships
At the Caribbean Table Tennis Championships in Barbados, the Guyana men’s team entered the singles competition with hopes of making a significant impact on the…
School reopens on September 8 for Christmas Term
School will reopen for the Christmas term on September 8, the Ministry of Education announced today, as it wished learners and teachers a productive August…
Massy to unveil WCPL 2025 players on Monday
The Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) has announced that the official Player Draft Show for the 2025 season will be broadcast on Monday at…
$5M fine and three years’ imprisonment for voting obstruction
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, says anyone preventing an elector from voting will be charged under the Representation of the People’s…
Jaguar should not be used as hollow political brand, says PAC chair
Guyana’s national symbol, the jaguar, should not be reduced to a hollow political brand, says Robert Persaud, chairman of the National Protected Areas Commission (PAC),…
Filisha Duke appointed chair of Women in Energy
Filisha Duke has been appointed Chairwoman of the Women in Energy Guyana Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 term, the organisation announced Thursday. Duke will…
GECOM engages political parties, assures credible elections
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is confident it will deliver free, fair and transparent General and Regional Elections on September 1, despite calls from some…
Guyana’s men’s table tennis team exits regional championships
In a challenging start to their campaign at the Caribbean Regional Championships in Barbados, the Guyana men’s table tennis team faced tough competition, losing both…
More than 1,200 Linden small contractors empowered, billions invested in region
The government is focused on empowering ordinary Guyanese, including small contractors and young people, said General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice…
Jagdeo: Ali and Phillips bring experience, opposition offers novices
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, launched a scathing critique of the opposition APNU+AFC coalition, accusing them of poor leadership,…
Gas monetisation, other projects on pause until after elections
Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, says there will be no further movement on the gas-to-energy monetisation…
Fête de la Musique brings global music celebration to Georgetown
The global celebration of rhythm and culture, Fête de la Musique, also known as International Music Day, will bring live performances, cultural exchange, and festive…
Three new secondary schools for Region Three
Students in Region Three are set to benefit from the opening of three new secondary schools, with two opening within the next few weeks. With…
T&T trade mission deepens commercial ties with Guyana
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers' Association's (TTMA) fourth trade mission for the year to Guyana and Suriname has yielded immediate results as forex earnings of…
Minister Todd to UN: Socio-economic reform must be central to peacebuilding
Prioritising only political solutions in conflicts where poverty and underdevelopment feature prominently will not lead to comprehensive and sustainable peace. This view was expressed by…