Oct 27, 2025
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Home Affairs Minister visits family of child who died in gas station explosion
Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond on Sunday night visited the family of six-year-old Soraya Bourne, who died in the explosion at the Mobil Service Station…
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Seales, Hosein boss powerplay as West Indies go 1-0 up
West Indies 165 for 3 (Hope 46*, Powell 44*, Taskin 2-36) beat Bangladesh 149 (Tanzim 33, Holder 3-31, Seales 3-32) by 16 runs West Indies…
Police investigating fatal explosion at Mobil Fuel Station
Police are investigating a major explosion that occurred at the Mobil Fuel Station located at Regent and King Streets, Lacytown, Georgetown, at around 19:36 hrs…
Hosororo Secondary slated for January 2026 completion
The $2.6 billion state-of-the-art Hosororo Secondary School complex in Region One (Barima-Waini) is on track for completion in January 2026. According to a release, a…
Man goes berserk, smashes windows of banks, ATM machines
Police in Region Six are on the hunt for a man who went on a destructive rampage early Sunday morning, smashing glass doors, windows, and…
Hurricane Melissa could be one of the strongest storms to strike Jamaica
Jamaica could face one of the strongest landfall storms in its recorded history as Hurricane Melissa moves through the Caribbean, and forecasters predict it will…
Government keeps close watch on Hurricane Mellissa; Guyanese students in Jamaica urged to stay safe
The Government of Guyana is closely monitoring the approach of Hurricane Mellissa to Jamaica, where several Guyanese students are currently studying. According to a release,…
Contractor engaged to tackle pigeon infestations at East Coast schools
The Ministry of Education has engaged a contractor specialising in pigeon control, mitigation, and proofing to address recurring infestations at several schools along the East…
Works progressing on first phase of International Parika Port
Works on the first phase of the International Parika Port are progressing smoothly and will be heightened in the coming weeks as the project advances.…
Fire of unknown origin destroys Bartica home
A fire of unknown origin completely destroyed a three-storey concrete and timber building at 6th Avenue, Bartica, in the early hours of Saturday, October 25,…
One in custody following early-morning fire at Suddie Hospital
Police have arrested one person in connection with an early-morning fire at the Suddie Public Hospital today. According to reports, the fire started around 03:30…
Joe Vieira Park on track for 2026 opening
The US$12 million China-Guyana Joe Vieira Friendship Park on the West Bank of Demerara is 83 per cent complete and remains on schedule for official…
Agriculture Minister: Rice farmers’ interests at heart as negotiations continue for higher prices
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to securing higher prices for rice farmers as it continues negotiations with millers, amid challenging conditions in the global…
Justice George-Wiltshire remains acting Chancellor; Justice Singh continues as acting Chief Justice
Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire will continue to serve as the acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, while Justice Navindra Singh will retain his position as the acting…
Vintage Ro-Ko masterclass guides India home
India 237 for 1 (Rohit 121, Kohli 74) beat Australia 236 (Renshaw 56, Rana 4-39) by nine wickets** The majority of the SCG crowd got…
$14.8B invested to develop East Berbice housing schemes
The government has rolled out a $14.8 billion infrastructure programme to accelerate housing development at Providence, Glasgow, and Overwinning on the East Bank of Berbice,…
Blubird enters partnership to drive technology, business development in Guyana
Blubird, a U.S.-based company specialising in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and tech education, has entered a strategic partnership with the World Trade Centre Georgetown, marking…
Guyana launches national campaign on prevention of adolescent pregnancies
In a bold step toward reducing adolescent pregnancies and promoting safe motherhood, the Healthy Life Course Unit of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), in…