Mar 27, 2025
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Boy, 14, reportedly drowned
Emmanuel Downer, 14, a student of Lancaster Secondary School in Mahaica, who was residing at Lot 50 Haslington Village, East Coast Demerara, is reported to…
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Word Bank approves US$22M Guyana One Health Project
The World Bank has approved the US$22 million Guyana One Health Project, focused on empowering the country to prevent, prepare for, and respond to health…
GDF, US Navy in joint maritime exercises
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is conducting joint maritime exercises with the US Navy this week, underscoring the deepening defense partnership between the two nations.…
Gurchuran, Dublin crowned Whiz Kids champions
The Arthur Chung Conference Centre in Liliendaal came alive with energy as the Guyana Learning Channel brought its Whiz Kids 2025 and the inaugural Whiz…
Two-year-old drowns in Berbice River
Tauren McLeanon, a two-year-old child from Kwakwani Waterfront, reportedly drowned on Wednesday in the Upper Berbice River. According to a police report, Tamika Joaquin, 39,…
New commercial registry to integrate Guyana’s businesses with the Caribbean
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali commissioned a $447 million Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority building at Suddie, Region Two, on Wednesday. This modern edifice is…
Police investigating alleged ’ill-treatment’ of toddler
Police are investigating the alleged ill-treatment of a child, committed against a one-year-old female of Lot 218, Blueberry Hill, Wismar, Linden. The incident occurred…
Guyana launches new 10-year e-passport
The Guyana Police Force’s Immigration Department on Monday officially launched the new Co-operative Republic of Guyana's Ten-Year E-Passport. According to a release, the next-generation e-passport…
GO-Invest head: Investors must prepare for Guyana’s Industrial Wave
Local and international entrepreneurs must be prepared for the next wave of economic activities aimed at making Guyana an industrial powerhouse. This is according to…
Guyana seeks stronger security ties with US
President Dr Irfaan Ali will be making a pitch for increased military collaboration with the US as the country seeks stronger defence ties with its…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro to stand trial on coup charges, court rules
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for allegedly attempting to stage a coup against current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, following a…
Police being trained to effectively respond to child abuse cases
Members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) are currently receiving training from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on two child protection legislations…
Distribution of education cash grants begins May 12
The Ministry of Education will commence the distribution of its annual education cash grant, the Because We Care grant, on 12th May 2025. This announcement…
President sets course for Guyana’s economic, security growth by 2030
President Irfaan Ali has unveiled ambitious plans for Guyana under Vision 2030, aiming to transform the country into a fully digitalised and highly secure economy.…
US looks to Guyana and Suriname as alternative energy suppliers
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to discuss the strengthening of security cooperation with Guyana and the country’s energy potential when he meets…
TVET access expands with new US$1.9M centre in Hopetown
Guyana is advancing towards universal access to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as the Ministry of Education expands its infrastructure to support skills…
Ignite News staff named ‘Best Debater’ in Speaker’s youth matchup
Moses Williams, 24, a staff member of Ignite News, has been named ‘Best Debater’ as the Speaker’s Regional Youth Debating Competition continued at the Chamber…
Suspect in Housing Ministry Annex break-in arrested
Police have arrested a male suspect caught on CCTV footage entering the Ministry of Housing Annex on the night of March 2, 2025. According to…