Jun 3, 2025
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Traffic ranks to be armed with taser gun
raffic ranks will be equipped with taser guns to protect themselves during enforcement operations. The decision comes as traffic officers face mounting challenges in executing…
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‘June Madness’ Futsal kicks off tonight
Starting tonight, 3 June, 48 of the top futsal teams in Guyana will compete in the highly anticipated ‘June Madness’ National Futsal Championship at the…
Tougher now for criminals in masks
The National Assembly passed the Criminal Law (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025 on Monday, which prohibits wearing masks or disguises to commit an offence. Attorney General and…
41 cases concluded during April–May 2025 Criminal Assizes
The April 2025 Criminal Assizes in Demerara concluded last Friday with 41 of the 105 listed cases disposed of, according to a comprehensive report released…
ROPA strengthened to reduce electoral fraud
Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall on Monday introduced the final amendment to the Representation of the People Act (ROPA), to address what…
Guyana focused on building world-class healthcare system
Guyana, in partnership with the European Union (EU), is exploring sustainable healthcare and pharmaceutical investment opportunities to develop a world-class healthcare system. In this light,…
Shamar Williams remanded for assaulting police officer, traffic offences
Shamar Williams, a 24-year-old resident of Sophia Squatting Area, Greater Georgetown, today made an appearance at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he faced multiple charges…
President: Azruddin showing his duplicity
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has described a recent video released by Azzrudin Mohamed as “duplicity and dishonesty”. Mohamed, in the video, described the President in…
Dr. Ramsammy: Elections 2025 will be a referendum on national unity
Former Minister of Health and senior political commentator Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has strongly asserted that President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s unrelenting promotion of national unity has…
Big-hitting Klaasen ends South Africa career
South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen has retired from the international game. The 33-year-old is one of the world's most destructive middle-order batters and will continue…
Maxwell retires from ODIs to focus on T20 World Cup
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has retired from one-day internationals to focus on next year's T20 World Cup. The 36-year-old has played in 149 ODIs since…
PNCR member and Region Four Vice-Chairman, Samuel Sandy, endorses PPP/C for second term in office
Statement by Region Four RDC Vice-Chairman, Samuel Sandy I have consistently supported the work of President Dr Irfaan Ali and the PPP/C Government, and I…
Region Three: $50B to transform dams into all-weather roads
The government is creating its five-year strategy to transform agriculture and food production, with Region Three positioned as a crucial driver in this push for…
Guyana assumes presidency of UN Security Council
Guyana today assumes the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of June 2025, marking a significant leadership role during its two-year…
Authorities tackling new COVID strain
The West Demerara Hospital has created a designated area to properly care for COVID-19 patients, following a reported rise in the number of cases it…
Queenstown Primary Pupil electrocuted
Emmanuel Jones, seven, a pupil of Queenstown Primary School on the Essequibo Coast, died from electrocution at his family’s home on Saturday. The incident reportedly…
Pharmacy assistant dies in Queenstown accident
Chris Ragubir, a pharmacy assistant attached to the Suddie Public Hospital and a resident of Adventure Village, tragically lost his life in a road accident…
Rihanna’s father Ronald Fenty dies at 70
Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, passed away at the age of 70. The songstress’ dad died early Saturday morning, May 31, in Los Angeles, as revealed…