Jun 9, 2025
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Construction worker succumbs to gunshot wounds, suspect arrested
A 29-year-old construction worker, Rondell Clarke of Lot 413 Foulis, East Coast Demerara, was fatally shot on Saturday night in what police are treating as…
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New Demerara River Bridge 90 per cent complete
A total of 1,600 cubic metres of concrete seal has been completed on the final bridge tower (Pier 35) of the New Demerara River Bridge,…
Mahaicony man dies in early-morning accident
Christopher Rohaman, a 31-year-old resident of Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, died in an early Saturday morning accident at the intersection of Camp Street and Carifesta…
Pedestrian dies in Agriculture Road accident
A 51-year-old construction worker, Antonio Ignatius, of Lot 77 Triumph Sideline Dam, East Coast Demerara, died on Saturday evening following a road accident on Agriculture…
Air Transat to begin twice-weekly flights to Guyana in December
Guyana will welcome Canadian airline Air Transat in December 2025, marking a major milestone in the country’s aviation sector. This is according…
Gauff beats Sabalenka to win French Open title
Coco Gauff won the first French Open singles title of her career by fighting back to beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a…
Empowering the disabled: Journey to homeownership now much easier
The tide is changing for persons living with disability in Guyana, as the process of owning their own homes and living a life of dignity,…
UN chief: Time for bold action on plastic pollution
United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres has reiterated calls for an end to plastic pollution, noting that in two months, countries will come together…
6,000 to be employed with opening of six new hospitals by September
Some 6,000 will be employed with the opening of a total of six new regional hospitals across the country by September. The Diamond Regional Hospital…
Eid-ul-Adha a powerful reminder of the values of sacrifice, obedience, and submission to God, says ERC
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends its warmest greetings and best wishes to the Muslim community and all Guyanese on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.…
GAWU: Eid-ul-Adha inspires unity, compassion, and shared responsibility,
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) extends heartfelt Eid-Ul-Adha greetings to the Muslim community across Guyana and beyond. This sacred occasion, known as…
Policemen under investigation for alleged use of force
The Guyana Police Force’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is investigating an incident involving three police ranks — a Corporal, a Lance Corporal, and a…
AFC urges GECOM to appoint independent legal adviser
The Alliance For Change (AFC) is calling on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to appoint an independent legal adviser. The AFC, in a statement, said…
Life taking positive turn for persons with disabilities
The movement towards greater inclusion of persons with disabilities is gaining momentum in Guyana, particularly in Region Six. With expanded access to education, training, and…
Norton stands firm on campaign promises
Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton is resolute on his party’s plans to focus on the development of the country’s human resources as well as continue infrastructural…
Chatterjee appointed chair of Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce
The Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) has appointed Lilian Chatterjee as chair of its board of directors, following the conclusion of its 2025 annual general…
Visa issues stop two Windies players travelling to UK
West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein and batter Jyd Goolie have been unable to travel to the UK for the upcoming matches against England and Ireland…
Stage set for Champions Elite Pro Qualifier 2025
The stage is set for the highly anticipated Stage of Champions Elite Pro Qualifier 2025, happening Saturday, June 7 at 19:00 hrs at the National…