Apr 24, 2025
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Guyana advances safeguarding of cultural practices
A three-day workshop aimed at advancing Guyana’s ratification of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention on Intangible Cultural Heritage began today as the country seeks to advance safeguards…
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Three dead, one critical in suspected murder-suicide
Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide and attempted murder that claimed the lives of three members of the LaCruz family and left another critically injured…
Police investigating alleged abduction of teen
A teenage girl, Adrianna Younge, 11, was reportedly abducted on Wednesday, between 1:02 PM and 2:00 PM, at the Double Day Hotel, Tuschen Public Road,…
Wanted man Kellon Fredericks found dead
Kellon Fredericks, 23, also known as "El Chapo", who was wanted by police, was found dead today at the Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, with…
Greater access to secondary education in Region Nine
Students in Region Nine will now have greater access to secondary education through the commissioning of two new secondary schools in Yupukari and Katoka. Schools…
Fair showcasing students’ creativity in science, innovation opens
Over the course of the next three days, students will showcase projects driven by science and innovation as the 2025 National STEAM Fair opens. The…
‘Oil Spill Bill’ ready for the National Assembly
The Guyana Government is set to table the critical ‘Oil Spill Bill’ in the National Assembly next Monday, establishing the international standards under which operators…
Guyana looks to strengthen trade relations with Japan
New technologies, food security, and increased trade opportunities are among the key interests as Guyana seeks to strengthen trade relationships with Japan. A high-level private…
US narco report ‘simply speculative’
Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall, has rejected the 2025 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) issued by the US State Department, noting…
Rae Wiltshire wins ERC film competition
Rae Wiltshire secured first place in the Ethnic Relations Commission’s (ERC) inaugural Film Competition with his production titled Between Oceans. According to a release, the…
India pledges strong response after militant attack on Kashmir tourists
Indian security forces launched a massive hunt on Wednesday for militants suspected of killing 26 men at a tourist destination in Kashmir in the worst…
Catholic community to celebrate life of Pope Francis
The Diocese of Georgetown will host a Requiem Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Friday in celebration of the life and legacy…
CSEC students desirous of attending UG, encouraged to apply early
Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) students writing examinations this year are encouraged to apply for admission to the University of Guyana for the upcoming academic…
Recover Guyana celebrates Earth Day with yoga and tree-planting exercises
In honour of this year’s Earth Day celebrations, the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Recover Guyana hosted an event titled “Connect to Earth” today. The event, which…
Commercial viability will determine processing of Guyana’s gas in T&T
The processing of Guyana’s gas to support Trinidad and Tobago’s dwindling reserves will be determined by private investors based on its commercial viability. This is…
Kaneville teen dies in accident
Ricardo Melville, 19, a resident of Kaneville, East Bank Demerara, died on Monday after his motorcycle, CL 4491, crashed into a concrete culvert. Police, in…
MODEC secures FPSO contract from ExxonMobil’s 7th Project
Japanese shipbuilder MODEC has been awarded its second contract for the development of a Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, this time for the…
Motorcyclist dies in late night collision on Soesdyke-Linden Highway
A 39-year-old motorcyclist lost his life on Monday night following a fatal collision along the Moblissa Public Road, Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The deceased has been identified…